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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.

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  1. Oct 22 iN NUMBERS: How women did in the municipal election | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: An analysis showing that women remain underrepresented among candidates in the 2026 Kamloops municipal election. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
  2. Oct 21 O’Reilly topped every polling location to win mayor’s chair: chief election officer ↗ CFJC Today details
  3. City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  4. Largely unchanged SD73 board looking ahead to challenges, opportunities facing Kamloops-area schools ↗ CFJC Today details
  5. Oct 20 Mayoral runner-up Dever, outgoing councillor Bass reflect on election night losses ↗ CFJC Today details
  6. Oct 19 'I guess it was a heart attack': Outgoing Kamloops mayor in hospital ↗ CBC News British Columbia details
  7. Kamloops mayor-elect O’Reilly, winning council candidates prepare to be sworn in November 2 ↗ CFJC Today details
  8. Out with the old: Voters ditch sitting politicians in Kamloops, Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  9. Social media stunts that paid off (or didn't) in Kamloops, Kelowna election campaigns | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  10. iN DISCUSSION: How about some kindness for those incumbents who lost | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: An opinion piece invites readers to share their thoughts on what surprised them most about the Kamloops 2026 municipal election outcomes. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
  11. Oct 18 Kamloops leans toward change and stability in same vote ↗ Radio NL details
  12. CIVIC ELECTION – Hamer-Jackson ponders future from a hospital bed ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  13. In possible bid for harmony, voters sweep out incumbents for experienced rivals in multiple mayoral races ↗ CBC News British Columbia details
  14. CIVIC ELECTION – O’Reilly easy winner, incumbent councillors not so much ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  15. Former BC Greens candidate Cavers wins Chase mayoral race ↗ CFJC Today details
  16. Kamloops voters choose former councillor Mike O’Reilly as mayor ↗ CBC News British Columbia details
  17. Kamloops picks Mike O’Reilly as new mayor ↗ KamloopsBCNow details
  18. Three incumbent Kamloops councillors retain seats; newcomer Bertrand gets most votes ↗ CFJC Today details
  19. O’Reilly elected as mayor of Kamloops as incumbent Hamer-Jackson finishes fourth ↗ CFJC Today details
  20. Mayor of Kamloops election results ↗ CBC News British Columbia details
  21. Oct 17 CFJC-TV to broadcast live municipal election night special ↗ CFJC Today details
  22. BC Transit offering free bus service on municipal, provincial election days ↗ CFJC Today details
  23. BC Transit offering free bus service on municipal, provincial election days missing CFJC Today details
  24. How the municipal election is playing out in northern B.C. and the Interior ↗ CBC News British Columbia details
  25. Oct 16 KAMLOOPS MAYORAL ISSUE #4 – Street disorder and public safety ↗ CFJC Today details
  26. Smart money on O'Reilly to be next Kamloops mayor: prediction market | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  27. Everything you need to know to cast a ballot in the Kamloops election | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  28. Kamloops mayor, team won’t confirm or deny hospitalization rumours in final campaign week | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  29. CIVIC ELECTION – Turnout at advance polls suggests busy election day ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  30. KAMLOOPS MAYORAL ISSUE #3 – Balancing major projects and debt ↗ CFJC Today details
  31. Oct 15 More than 8,000 ballots cast as City of Kamloops reports significant jump in advance poll numbers ↗ CFJC Today details
  32. City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  33. Former mayor hopes for higher turnout as Kamloopsians flock to vote in advance polls ↗ CFJC Today details
  34. KAMLOOPS MAYORAL ISSUE #2 – Affordability, the cost of living and entering the housing market ↗ CFJC Today details
  35. Oct 14 CIVIC ELECTION – Last opportunity to vote in advance is today ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  36. KAMLOOPS MAYORAL ISSUE #1 – Council infighting and dysfunction ↗ CFJC Today details
  37. Oct 10 Week in Review: Week of October 5, 2026 ↗ ↳ In this roundup: Strong voter participation was recorded on the first day of advance voting in Kamloops. CFJC Today roundup details
  38. Oct 9 CIVIC ELECTION – Mayor, CFJC in verbal spat over televised candidates’ debate ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  39. CFJC Kamloops Mayoral Candidates Debate 2026 ↗ CFJC Today details
  40. CANDIDATE CHECK-IN – Dever leading Pivot Kamloops into next week’s election ↗ CFJC Today details
  41. Oct 8 iN VIDEO: Kamloops council candidate promising to restore city hall 'civility' pulled spoof ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  42. ‘A really important election’: Kamloops residents vote on first day of advance polls ↗ CFJC Today details
  43. Oct 7 CITY COUNCIL – Take a polygraph and I will too, mayor challenges Neustaeter ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  44. DOUBLE ELECTION 2026: More dates and candidates in the Okanagan and Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  45. Advance voting in Kamloops begins Wednesday ahead of Oct. 17 municipal election ↗ CFJC Today details
  46. Oct 6 CANDIDATE CHECK-IN: Winston enjoying first shot at political office ↗ CFJC Today details
  47. CANDIDATE CHECK-IN: O’Reilly believes zero-incumbent push is ‘vocal minority’ ↗ CFJC Today details
  48. Oct 5 CANDIDATE CHECK-IN: Dhaliwal excited by engagement with two weeks until vote ↗ CFJC Today details
  49. Kamloops mayoral debate to air on CFJC-TV Thursday ↗ CFJC Today details
  50. Oct 4 Secret Kamloops 'voting bloc' vets election candidates | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  51. Oct 3 REID ALL ABOUT IT – Neustaeter hopes her legal victory ‘will protect others’ ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  52. Kamloops councillor awarded 'precedent-setting' costs, damages in mayor's defamation suit ↗ CBC News British Columbia details
  53. Oct 2 CIVIC ELECTION – Trustee candidate promises to donate part of earnings ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  54. Oct 1 Infrastructure funding remains top priority as Kerslake prepares for first full term as Barriere mayor ↗ CFJC Today details
  55. Sep 29 Here’s how general local election candidates will support public transportation ↗ The Wren details
  56. Here’s what candidates have to say about AI infrastructure in Kamloops ↗ The Wren details
  57. Kamloops’ youth call on election candidates to address concerns, reach more young voters ↗ CFJC Today details
  58. Sep 27 Kamloops council dysfunction could lure voters in droves | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  59. Sep 26 Why the Kamloops mayor showed up at an election forum but didn't come inside | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  60. Sep 25 Packed room for Kamloops seniors-focused election forum Thursday ↗ CFJC Today details
  61. CIVIC ELECTION – Free transit, AAP, AI data centres raised at seniors forum ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  62. Kamloops council candidates hoping to turn page on chaotic four years | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  63. Sep 24 Meet prospective councillor David Burnham ↗ Sun Peaks Independent News details
  64. Kamloops mayoral candidates clash over proposed arts centre at forum | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  65. Overlapping provincial vote fails to lure Kamloops candidate away from civic effort ↗ Radio NL details
  66. Five non-candidates trying to influence who you vote for in the Kamloops election | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  67. Sep 23 Here’s how general election candidates will tackle affordability in Kamloops ↗ The Wren details
  68. Here’s how general election candidates will navigate homelessness and mental health issues in Kamloops ↗ The Wren details
  69. Sep 22 Kamloops council candidate backed 51st state takeover | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  70. 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
  71. Sep 20 The incumbent advantage questioned in Kamloops municipal election | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  72. Sep 18 Kamloops Farmers’ Market to host all candidates forums ↗ CFJC Today details
  73. Cleland to take second shot at Kamloops council ↗ CFJC Today details
  74. Social worker Lloyd-Middleton joins Kamloops’ mayoral race ↗ CFJC Today details
  75. Longtime Merritt councillor Baker seeks first term in Kamloops ↗ CFJC Today details
  76. Sep 17 Promised slate of conservative candidates in municipal election fails to materialize in Kelowna, Kamloops | ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  77. ‘I believe in a Kamloops for everyone’: Unger launches bid for city council seat ↗ CFJC Today details
  78. Real estate agent Rainville eyes council seat with focus toward mental health and development ↗ CFJC Today details
  79. Sep 16 What Okanagan and Kamloops voters need to know about municipal elections | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  80. 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
  81. Here’s what The Wren’s readers want to know ahead of the 2026 general election in Kamloops ↗ The Wren details
  82. Kamloops mayoral candidate proposes alternative to Hamer-Jackson's treatment ranch | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  83. Sep 15 Kamloops mayoral contender O’Reilly outlines plan for shelters and supportive housing ↗ CFJC Today details
  84. Decades after his first run, business owner Reeb takes another shot at Kamloops council ↗ CFJC Today details
  85. Business owner Eberle to take second shot at council ↗ CFJC Today details
  86. 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
  87. City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  88. What to know about the long-awaited 2026 Kamloops election | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  89. Sep 14 ‘It’s great for our community’: More than 50 people file paperwork for Kamloops municipal election ↗ CFJC Today details
  90. After decade of contemplation, Winston joins Kamloops mayoral race ↗ CFJC Today details
  91. 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
  92. Sep 12 CIVIC ELECTION – Lineup is set, six will contest for mayor, 29 for councillor ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  93. As candidate lists are finalized, new candidates for Kamloops mayor emerge ↗ CFJC Today details
  94. Sep 10 Kamloops mayor Hamer-Jackson will be back on the ballot | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  95. ROTHENBURGER – The mayor’s complicated road to nomination ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  96. City of Kamloops accepting applications for vote-by-mail packages ↗ CFJC Today details
  97. Sep 9 Ritcey joins crowded race for Kamloops council ↗ CFJC Today details
  98. Kamloops mayor hasn't filed election papers yet, blames council | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  99. 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
  100. Sep 8 Candidates for Kamloops mayor, council and school board — 2026 ↗ CFJC Today details
  101. Former mayoral candidate, Kamloops city councilor dies unexpectedly ↗ Radio NL details
  102. City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  103. 'No incumbents' attitude looms among Kamloops voters with election campaign underway | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  104. Sep 6 Election field rounding out with one week remaining for nominations ↗ CFJC Today details
  105. Sep 5 CIVIC ELECTION – No shortage of candidates as nominations now open ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  106. Sep 4 Newest Kamloops mayoral contender Dhaliwal pledges to take pay cut if elected ↗ CFJC Today details
  107. New Majority focuses on younger voters – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  108. Sep 3 Businessman Bucher puts bid in for council seat, encourages residents to “love Kamloops” again ↗ CFJC Today details
  109. Where to go and what to know: Voting in Kamloops’ 2026 general election ↗ The Wren details
  110. McDonald enters Kamloops council race with focus on community support, collaboration ↗ CFJC Today details
  111. Sep 2 Kamloops identifies polling locations ahead of civic election ↗ CFJC Today details
  112. Sep 1 CIVIC ELECTIONS – Nomination period for candidates now officially underway ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  113. SURVEY: What questions are top of mind for the 2026 local elections? ↗ The Wren details
  114. CIVIC ELECTION – Ray Dhaliwal to officially announce candidacy for mayor ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  115. Aug 31 Former Kamloops councillor Dhaliwal to launch mayoral campaign ↗ CFJC Today details
  116. Aug 30 While mayor gets headlines, this Kamloops councillor also had a term for the ages | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  117. Aug 28 Fourth candidate to confirm run for Kamloops mayor next week ↗ Radio NL details
  118. Aug 23 Why voter turnout is so low for local elections in Okanagan, Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  119. Next Kamloops council will need to recover ground after 'four lost years' | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  120. Aug 18 EDITORIAL – Full slate of incumbents sets up fascinating choice for voters ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  121. Aug 17 Neustaeter announces run for second term at Kamloops city hall ↗ CFJC Today details
  122. Everyone on Kamloops city council running for re-election | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  123. Aug 14 ELECTION – Nomination packages for council, City school board reps available ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  124. Aug 13 LETTER – City council dithered for 12 months on new police building ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  125. FEATURED COMMENT – Referendum would have been cheaper than AAP ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  126. City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  127. EDITORIAL – Making decisions now vs. kicking the can to the next council ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  128. Aug 8 EDITORIAL – An awkward time to bring up the issue of City council paycheques ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  129. Aug 7 SINGH – The City council cleanup in Aisle 6! ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  130. SD73 superintendent urges trustee candidates to put students first – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  131. The city council cleanup on aisle 6 – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  132. Aug 5 JONESIE: Well, look who was partying at the Eldorado Hotel this weekend | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  133. Jul 31 EDITORIAL – AAP now certain to be a major civic election campaign issue ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  134. Jul 25 Kamloops mayor says he had 'no intention' to threaten, suspend employee | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  135. Jul 18 Conservative slate of candidates expected in Kelowna, Kamloops local elections | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  136. Jul 17 Kamloops mayoral candidate proposes public-private cost sharing for major infrastructure projects ↗ CFJC Today details
  137. Jul 16 Kamloops to hire hundreds of election officials for 2026 General Local Election ↗ CFJC Today details
  138. ELECTION 2026 – City looking to hire 250 election officials for polling stations ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  139. City of Kamloops forbidden City of Kamloops details
  140. Jul 14 EDITORIAL – A true slate election looks more and more unlikely for Kamloops ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  141. Jul 9 Kamloops invites candidates, voters to learn about council roles and responsibilities ↗ CFJC Today details
  142. City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  143. Jul 6 Andrews preaches social issues, bettering the community for workers in council bid announcement ↗ CFJC Today details
  144. Jul 3 ROTHENBURGER – Beware those who tell you to run for political office ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  145. Beware those who tell you to run for office – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  146. Jun 27 EDITORIAL – O’Reilly must clear up the mystery surrounding mayor’s texts ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  147. Jun 22 Incumbent Kamloops councillor Hall announces re-election bid ↗ CFJC Today details
  148. Jun 19 City of Kamloops encouraging residents to engage in municipal politics ahead of local elections ↗ CFJC Today details
  149. Clearwater mayor Blackwell to seek re-election ↗ CFJC Today details
  150. City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  151. Jun 17 Margot Middleton seeks second term on Kamloops City Council ↗ Radio NL details
  152. Incumbent Middleton to run for re-election to Kamloops council ↗ CFJC Today details
  153. ROTHENBURGER – The challenges of making the big announcement ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  154. Jun 12 PETERS: Candidates for Kamloops city hall need to move beyond the oft-repeated tropes ↗ CFJC Today details
  155. Incumbent Kamloops councillor Karpuk announces re-election bid ↗ CFJC Today details
  156. Karpuk announces bid for second term on Kamloops council ↗ Radio NL details
  157. Jun 10 Former Kamloops councillor Dudy rules out mayoral run in 2026, may seek council seat ↗ CFJC Today details
  158. Jun 9 ‘Too much theatre’: Mitra seeks Kamloops council seat, calls for less drama, more results ↗ CFJC Today details
  159. Jun 5 Jo Kang eeeking re-election to School District 73 Board ↗ Radio NL details
  160. Jun 4 Loewen announces Kamloops council bid, calls for recovery-focused approach to address street disorder ↗ CFJC Today details
  161. Jun 2 REID ALL ABOUT IT – A new candidate; the Red Bridge; more financial woes ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  162. Jun 1 Bank forecloses on Kamloops mayor's car dealership | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  163. May 29 Backed by mayor, Kamloops healthcare worker Sonne enters municipal council race ↗ CFJC Today details
  164. May 26 Kamloops Chamber hosting workshop for prospective city council candidates ↗ Radio NL details
  165. May 21 Council candidate Rob Bertrand campaigns on crime, transparency and infrastructure ↗ CFJC Today details
  166. Frustrated with city hall discord, Ronnquist announces Kamloops council campaign ↗ CFJC Today details
  167. May 19 LETTER – Intent to run is not the same as getting your name on the ballot ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  168. May 16 ROTHENBURGER – Reflections on the state of slate politics in River City ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  169. May 15 Mauro pledges action around mobility, seniors as he launches council bid ↗ CFJC Today details
  170. May 14 Former councillor Dever to run for mayor, lead ‘Pivot Kamloops’ slate ↗ CFJC Today details
  171. Sarai announces run for third term at Kamloops city hall ↗ CFJC Today details
  172. EDITORIAL – Bill Sarai doesn’t have the right experience for City council ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  173. CIVIC ELECTION – Slate of four hopefuls unveiled for coming campaign ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  174. New municipal slate enters Kamloops mayoral race, pledges ‘Pivot’ toward fiscal discipline and unity ↗ Radio NL details
  175. Bill Sarai seeks third term on Kamloops Council, citing experience, safety and government ties ↗ Radio NL details
  176. Slate of candidates promise 'clean break' from Kamloops council dysfunction | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  177. May 2 Further conduct complaints target mayor – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details

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city: Kamloops , Kelowna

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

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

public_facility: Kamloops City Hall

event: Kamloops 2026 municipal election , 2026 Kamloops municipal election

organization: CFJC Today , Pivot Kamloops , InfoNews Kamloops

school: School District 73 , Thompson Rivers University

region: Okanagan

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