Benjamin Perry’s 2026 Coquitlam Election Guide
Quick answer: Advance voting in Coquitlam begins Monday, October 5, and General Voting Day is Saturday, October 17, 2026. Coquitlam voters will elect 1 mayor, 8 city councillors, and 4 school trustees for School District No. 43. Nominations closed September 11, and candidate information is now being posted by the City. This guide links to official voting information, candidate profiles, and local election resources.
2026 Coquitlam Election Guide
Local elections shape decisions close to daily life: housing, traffic, parks, trees, property taxes, infrastructure, public safety, recreation, and how neighbourhoods grow.
This guide is provided by Benjamin Perry’s campaign to help Coquitlam residents find clear, accessible information about the 2026 municipal election.
Voting information
Who is running in the 2026 Coquitlam election?
Nominations closed on September 11, 2026. The City of Coquitlam posts candidate nomination documents and profile information as it is received. Because candidate information can be updated as filings are processed, use the live sources below for the current field.
- City of Coquitlam Candidate Summaries – official nomination documents and candidate information.
- VoteMate: Coquitlam candidates – candidate profiles, websites and contact information.
- Freshet News election coverage – independent local reporting on candidate announcements and election issues.
If you are comparing candidates, start with the official nomination information and candidate websites, then use independent sources to compare experience, priorities and positions on local issues.
Choosing candidates
Benjamin Perry’s priorities
I am running for Coquitlam City Council because I believe City Hall should put neighbourhoods first and make decisions that work for residents.
Official election information
This guide is not an official City of Coquitlam election page. For official election information, check the City of Coquitlam and Elections BC websites.
Have a question about the election?
I am expanding this guide throughout the campaign based on questions from Coquitlam residents.
If there is something you want explained — voting, local government, candidates, housing, traffic, taxes, parks, trees, or development — please get in touch.
Links to other pages in this series:
2026 Coquitlam Municipal Elections Guide
Who can vote in the 2026 municipal election?
What ID Do I Need to Vote in Coquitlam?
Where Do I Vote in the 2026 Coquitlam Election?
How do I Register to Vote in Coquitlam?
Who to Vote for in the 2026 Coquitlam Municipal Election