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Kamloops 2026 municipal election

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Coverage of the 2026 Kamloops municipal election, including mayoral and council candidates, campaigns, platforms, and key civic issues.

Coverage Timeline

  1. Oct 3 REID ALL ABOUT IT – Neustaeter hopes her legal victory ‘will protect others’ ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  2. Kamloops councillor awarded 'precedent-setting' costs, damages in mayor's defamation suit ↗ CBC News British Columbia details
  3. Oct 2 CIVIC ELECTION – Trustee candidate promises to donate part of earnings ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  4. Oct 1 Infrastructure funding remains top priority as Kerslake prepares for first full term as Barriere mayor ↗ CFJC Today details
  5. Sep 29 Here’s how general election candidates will support public transportation ↗ The Wren details
  6. Here’s what candidates have to say about AI infrastructure in Kamloops ↗ The Wren details
  7. Kamloops’ youth call on election candidates to address concerns, reach more young voters ↗ CFJC Today details
  8. Sep 27 Kamloops council dysfunction could lure voters in droves | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  9. Sep 26 Why the Kamloops mayor showed up at an election forum but didn't come inside | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  10. Sep 25 Packed room for Kamloops seniors-focused election forum Thursday ↗ CFJC Today details
  11. CIVIC ELECTION – Free transit, AAP, AI data centres raised at seniors forum ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  12. Kamloops council candidates hoping to turn page on chaotic four years | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  13. Sep 24 Meet prospective councillor David Burnham ↗ Sun Peaks Independent News details
  14. Kamloops mayoral candidates clash over proposed arts centre at forum | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  15. Overlapping provincial vote fails to lure Kamloops candidate away from civic effort ↗ Radio NL details
  16. Five non-candidates trying to influence who you vote for in the Kamloops election | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  17. Sep 23 Here’s how general election candidates will tackle affordability in Kamloops ↗ The Wren details
  18. Here’s how general election candidates will navigate homelessness and mental health issues in Kamloops ↗ The Wren details
  19. Sep 22 Kamloops council candidate backed 51st state takeover | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  20. Sep 21 iN NUMBERS: What some Okanagan, Kamloops mayors, councillors were doing instead of campaigning | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A roundup examining what some Okanagan and Kamloops elected officials were doing outside of official campaigning activities, framed through numerical data. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
  21. Sep 20 The incumbent advantage questioned in Kamloops municipal election | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  22. Sep 18 Kamloops Farmers’ Market to host all candidates forums ↗ CFJC Today details
  23. Cleland to take second shot at Kamloops council ↗ CFJC Today details
  24. Social worker Lloyd-Middleton joins Kamloops’ mayoral race ↗ CFJC Today details
  25. Longtime Merritt councillor Baker seeks first term in Kamloops ↗ CFJC Today details
  26. Sep 17 Promised slate of conservative candidates in municipal election fails to materialize in Kelowna, Kamloops | ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  27. ‘I believe in a Kamloops for everyone’: Unger launches bid for city council seat ↗ CFJC Today details
  28. Real estate agent Rainville eyes council seat with focus toward mental health and development ↗ CFJC Today details
  29. Sep 16 What Okanagan and Kamloops voters need to know about municipal elections | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  30. iN NUMBERS: How much candidates can spend to get to get elected in Okanagan, Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: The article explains how different municipalities have varying expense limits for candidates running for local office in the Okanagan and Kamloops regions. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
  31. Here’s what The Wren’s readers want to know ahead of the 2026 general election in Kamloops ↗ The Wren details
  32. Kamloops mayoral candidate proposes alternative to Hamer-Jackson's treatment ranch | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  33. Sep 15 Kamloops mayoral contender O’Reilly outlines plan for shelters and supportive housing ↗ CFJC Today details
  34. Decades after his first run, business owner Reeb takes another shot at Kamloops council ↗ CFJC Today details
  35. Business owner Eberle to take second shot at council ↗ CFJC Today details
  36. iN NUMBERS: Putting years of service into perspective for incumbents in Okanagan, Kamloops elections | ↗ ↳ In this roundup: An analysis comparing the years of service and experience levels of incumbent candidates running in the 2026 Okanagan and Kamloops municipal elections. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
  37. City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  38. What to know about the long-awaited 2026 Kamloops election | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  39. Sep 14 ‘It’s great for our community’: More than 50 people file paperwork for Kamloops municipal election ↗ CFJC Today details
  40. After decade of contemplation, Winston joins Kamloops mayoral race ↗ CFJC Today details
  41. iN DISCUSSION: A message for Premier Eby as he hints about calling an election | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: An iNFOnews discussion piece exploring the variety of candidates available to voters in the upcoming local election. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
  42. Sep 12 CIVIC ELECTION – Lineup is set, six will contest for mayor, 29 for councillor ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  43. As candidate lists are finalized, new candidates for Kamloops mayor emerge ↗ CFJC Today details
  44. Sep 10 Kamloops mayor Hamer-Jackson will be back on the ballot | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  45. ROTHENBURGER – The mayor’s complicated road to nomination ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  46. City of Kamloops accepting applications for vote-by-mail packages ↗ CFJC Today details
  47. Sep 9 Ritcey joins crowded race for Kamloops council ↗ CFJC Today details
  48. Kamloops mayor hasn't filed election papers yet, blames council | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  49. iN NUMBERS: How much money is bet on local elections on prediction markets | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: Prediction markets allow people to bet on various outcomes including local elections, politics, and criminal trial results. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
  50. Sep 8 Candidates for Kamloops mayor and council — 2026 ↗ CFJC Today details
  51. Former mayoral candidate, Kamloops city councilor dies unexpectedly ↗ Radio NL details
  52. City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  53. 'No incumbents' attitude looms among Kamloops voters with election campaign underway | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  54. Sep 6 Election field rounding out with one week remaining for nominations ↗ CFJC Today details
  55. Sep 5 CIVIC ELECTION – No shortage of candidates as nominations now open ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  56. Sep 4 Newest Kamloops mayoral contender Dhaliwal pledges to take pay cut if elected ↗ CFJC Today details
  57. New Majority focuses on younger voters – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  58. Sep 3 Businessman Bucher puts bid in for council seat, encourages residents to “love Kamloops” again ↗ CFJC Today details
  59. Where to go and what to know: Voting in Kamloops’ 2026 general election ↗ The Wren details
  60. McDonald enters Kamloops council race with focus on community support, collaboration ↗ CFJC Today details
  61. Sep 2 Kamloops identifies polling locations ahead of civic election ↗ CFJC Today details
  62. Sep 1 CIVIC ELECTIONS – Nomination period for candidates now officially underway ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  63. SURVEY: What questions are top of mind for the 2026 local elections? ↗ The Wren details
  64. CIVIC ELECTION – Ray Dhaliwal to officially announce candidacy for mayor ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  65. Aug 31 Former Kamloops councillor Dhaliwal to launch mayoral campaign ↗ CFJC Today details
  66. Aug 30 While mayor gets headlines, this Kamloops councillor also had a term for the ages | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  67. Aug 28 Fourth candidate to confirm run for Kamloops mayor next week ↗ Radio NL details
  68. Aug 23 Why voter turnout is so low for local elections in Okanagan, Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  69. Next Kamloops council will need to recover ground after 'four lost years' | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  70. Aug 18 EDITORIAL – Full slate of incumbents sets up fascinating choice for voters ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  71. Aug 17 Neustaeter announces run for second term at Kamloops city hall ↗ CFJC Today details
  72. Everyone on Kamloops city council running for re-election | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  73. Aug 14 ELECTION – Nomination packages for council, City school board reps available ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  74. Aug 13 LETTER – City council dithered for 12 months on new police building ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  75. FEATURED COMMENT – Referendum would have been cheaper than AAP ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  76. City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  77. EDITORIAL – Making decisions now vs. kicking the can to the next council ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  78. Aug 8 EDITORIAL – An awkward time to bring up the issue of City council paycheques ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  79. Aug 7 SINGH – The City council cleanup in Aisle 6! ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  80. SD73 superintendent urges trustee candidates to put students first – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  81. The city council cleanup on aisle 6 – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  82. Aug 5 JONESIE: Well, look who was partying at the Eldorado Hotel this weekend | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  83. Jul 31 EDITORIAL – AAP now certain to be a major civic election campaign issue ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  84. Jul 25 Kamloops mayor says he had 'no intention' to threaten, suspend employee | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  85. Jul 18 Conservative slate of candidates expected in Kelowna, Kamloops local elections | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  86. Jul 17 Kamloops mayoral candidate proposes public-private cost sharing for major infrastructure projects ↗ CFJC Today details
  87. Jul 16 Kamloops to hire hundreds of election officials for 2026 General Local Election ↗ CFJC Today details
  88. ELECTION 2026 – City looking to hire 250 election officials for polling stations ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  89. City of Kamloops forbidden City of Kamloops details
  90. Jul 14 EDITORIAL – A true slate election looks more and more unlikely for Kamloops ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  91. Jul 9 Kamloops invites candidates, voters to learn about council roles and responsibilities ↗ CFJC Today details
  92. City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  93. Jul 6 Andrews preaches social issues, bettering the community for workers in council bid announcement ↗ CFJC Today details
  94. Jul 3 ROTHENBURGER – Beware those who tell you to run for political office ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  95. Beware those who tell you to run for office – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  96. Jun 27 EDITORIAL – O’Reilly must clear up the mystery surrounding mayor’s texts ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  97. Jun 22 Incumbent Kamloops councillor Hall announces re-election bid ↗ CFJC Today details
  98. Jun 19 City of Kamloops encouraging residents to engage in municipal politics ahead of local elections ↗ CFJC Today details
  99. Clearwater mayor Blackwell to seek re-election ↗ CFJC Today details
  100. City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  101. Jun 17 Margot Middleton seeks second term on Kamloops City Council ↗ Radio NL details
  102. Incumbent Middleton to run for re-election to Kamloops council ↗ CFJC Today details
  103. ROTHENBURGER – The challenges of making the big announcement ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  104. Jun 12 PETERS: Candidates for Kamloops city hall need to move beyond the oft-repeated tropes ↗ CFJC Today details
  105. Incumbent Kamloops councillor Karpuk announces re-election bid ↗ CFJC Today details
  106. Karpuk announces bid for second term on Kamloops council ↗ Radio NL details
  107. Jun 10 Former Kamloops councillor Dudy rules out mayoral run in 2026, may seek council seat ↗ CFJC Today details
  108. Jun 9 ‘Too much theatre’: Mitra seeks Kamloops council seat, calls for less drama, more results ↗ CFJC Today details
  109. Jun 5 Jo Kang eeeking re-election to School District 73 Board ↗ Radio NL details
  110. Jun 4 Loewen announces Kamloops council bid, calls for recovery-focused approach to address street disorder ↗ CFJC Today details
  111. Jun 2 REID ALL ABOUT IT – A new candidate; the Red Bridge; more financial woes ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  112. Jun 1 Bank forecloses on Kamloops mayor's car dealership | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  113. May 29 Backed by mayor, Kamloops healthcare worker Sonne enters municipal council race ↗ CFJC Today details
  114. May 26 Kamloops Chamber hosting workshop for prospective city council candidates ↗ Radio NL details
  115. May 21 Council candidate Rob Bertrand campaigns on crime, transparency and infrastructure ↗ CFJC Today details
  116. Frustrated with city hall discord, Ronnquist announces Kamloops council campaign ↗ CFJC Today details
  117. May 19 LETTER – Intent to run is not the same as getting your name on the ballot ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  118. May 16 ROTHENBURGER – Reflections on the state of slate politics in River City ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  119. May 15 Mauro pledges action around mobility, seniors as he launches council bid ↗ CFJC Today details
  120. May 14 Former councillor Dever to run for mayor, lead ‘Pivot Kamloops’ slate ↗ CFJC Today details
  121. Sarai announces run for third term at Kamloops city hall ↗ CFJC Today details
  122. EDITORIAL – Bill Sarai doesn’t have the right experience for City council ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  123. CIVIC ELECTION – Slate of four hopefuls unveiled for coming campaign ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  124. New municipal slate enters Kamloops mayoral race, pledges ‘Pivot’ toward fiscal discipline and unity ↗ Radio NL details
  125. Bill Sarai seeks third term on Kamloops Council, citing experience, safety and government ties ↗ Radio NL details
  126. Slate of candidates promise 'clean break' from Kamloops council dysfunction | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  127. May 2 Further conduct complaints target mayor – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details

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Armchair Mayor

CBC News British Columbia

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The Wren

InfoNews Kamloops

Sun Peaks Independent News

Radio NL

City of Kamloops

Kamloops Chronicle

Key People, Organizations, and Places

city: Kamloops , Kelowna

government_body: City of Kamloops , Kamloops City Council , City of Kamloops Council , Thompson-Nicola Regional District , School District 73

person: Reid Hamer-Jackson , Mike O'Reilly , Ray Dhaliwal , Mel Rothenburger , Katie Neustaeter , Nelly Dever , Alisha Beday , Nancy Bepple , Dale Bass , Kris Lloyd-Middleton , Kelly Hall , Bill Sarai , Ivory Winston , Stephen Karpuk

public_facility: Kamloops City Hall

event: Kamloops 2026 municipal election , 2026 Kamloops municipal election

school: School District 73 , Thompson Rivers University

region: Okanagan

organization: Kamloops Chronicle , Pivot Kamloops , CFJC Today

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