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Kamloops 2026 municipal election

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Coverage of candidates, campaigns, platforms, and key issues for the 2026 Kamloops municipal election, including mayoral and council races, voter turnout trends, and civic policy debates.

Coverage Timeline

  1. Sep 12 CIVIC ELECTION – Lineup is set, six will contest for mayor, 29 for councillor ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  2. As candidate lists are finalized, new candidates for Kamloops mayor emerge ↗ CFJC Today details
  3. Sep 10 Kamloops mayor Hamer-Jackson will be back on the ballot | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  4. ROTHENBURGER – The mayor’s complicated road to nomination ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  5. City of Kamloops accepting applications for vote-by-mail packages ↗ CFJC Today details
  6. Sep 9 Ritcey joins crowded race for Kamloops council ↗ CFJC Today details
  7. Kamloops mayor hasn't filed election papers yet, blames council | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  8. 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
  9. Sep 8 Candidates for Kamloops mayor and council — 2026 ↗ CFJC Today details
  10. Former mayoral candidate, Kamloops city councilor dies unexpectedly ↗ Radio NL details
  11. City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  12. 'No incumbents' attitude looms among Kamloops voters with election campaign underway | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  13. Sep 6 Election field rounding out with one week remaining for nominations ↗ CFJC Today details
  14. Sep 5 CIVIC ELECTION – No shortage of candidates as nominations now open ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  15. Sep 4 Newest Kamloops mayoral contender Dhaliwal pledges to take pay cut if elected ↗ CFJC Today details
  16. Sep 3 Businessman Bucher puts bid in for council seat, encourages residents to “love Kamloops” again ↗ CFJC Today details
  17. Where to go and what to know: Voting in Kamloops’ 2026 general election ↗ The Wren details
  18. McDonald enters Kamloops council race with focus on community support, collaboration ↗ CFJC Today details
  19. Sep 2 Kamloops identifies polling locations ahead of civic election ↗ CFJC Today details
  20. Sep 1 CIVIC ELECTIONS – Nomination period for candidates now officially underway ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  21. SURVEY: What questions are top of mind for the 2026 local elections? ↗ The Wren details
  22. CIVIC ELECTION – Ray Dhaliwal to officially announce candidacy for mayor ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  23. Aug 31 Former Kamloops councillor Dhaliwal to launch mayoral campaign ↗ CFJC Today details
  24. Aug 30 While mayor gets headlines, this Kamloops councillor also had a term for the ages | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  25. Aug 28 Fourth candidate to confirm run for Kamloops mayor next week ↗ Radio NL details
  26. Aug 23 Why voter turnout is so low for local elections in Okanagan, Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  27. Next Kamloops council will need to recover ground after 'four lost years' | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  28. Aug 18 EDITORIAL – Full slate of incumbents sets up fascinating choice for voters ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  29. Aug 17 Neustaeter announces run for second term at Kamloops city hall ↗ CFJC Today details
  30. Everyone on Kamloops city council running for re-election | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  31. Aug 14 ELECTION – Nomination packages for council, City school board reps available ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  32. Aug 13 LETTER – City council dithered for 12 months on new police building ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  33. FEATURED COMMENT – Referendum would have been cheaper than AAP ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  34. City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  35. EDITORIAL – Making decisions now vs. kicking the can to the next council ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  36. Aug 8 EDITORIAL – An awkward time to bring up the issue of City council paycheques ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  37. Aug 7 SINGH – The City council cleanup in Aisle 6! ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  38. SD73 superintendent urges trustee candidates to put students first – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  39. The city council cleanup on aisle 6 – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  40. Aug 5 JONESIE: Well, look who was partying at the Eldorado Hotel this weekend | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  41. Jul 31 EDITORIAL – AAP now certain to be a major civic election campaign issue ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  42. Jul 25 Kamloops mayor says he had 'no intention' to threaten, suspend employee | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  43. Jul 18 Conservative slate of candidates expected in Kelowna, Kamloops local elections | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  44. Jul 17 Kamloops mayoral candidate proposes public-private cost sharing for major infrastructure projects ↗ CFJC Today details
  45. Jul 16 Kamloops to hire hundreds of election officials for 2026 General Local Election ↗ CFJC Today details
  46. ELECTION 2026 – City looking to hire 250 election officials for polling stations ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  47. City of Kamloops forbidden City of Kamloops details
  48. Jul 14 EDITORIAL – A true slate election looks more and more unlikely for Kamloops ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  49. Jul 9 Kamloops invites candidates, voters to learn about council roles and responsibilities ↗ CFJC Today details
  50. City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  51. Jul 6 Andrews preaches social issues, bettering the community for workers in council bid announcement ↗ CFJC Today details
  52. Jul 3 ROTHENBURGER – Beware those who tell you to run for political office ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  53. Beware those who tell you to run for office – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  54. Jun 27 EDITORIAL – O’Reilly must clear up the mystery surrounding mayor’s texts ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  55. Jun 22 Incumbent Kamloops councillor Hall announces re-election bid ↗ CFJC Today details
  56. Jun 19 City of Kamloops encouraging residents to engage in municipal politics ahead of local elections ↗ CFJC Today details
  57. Clearwater mayor Blackwell to seek re-election ↗ CFJC Today details
  58. City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  59. Jun 17 Margot Middleton seeks second term on Kamloops City Council ↗ Radio NL details
  60. Incumbent Middleton to run for re-election to Kamloops council ↗ CFJC Today details
  61. ROTHENBURGER – The challenges of making the big announcement ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  62. Jun 12 PETERS: Candidates for Kamloops city hall need to move beyond the oft-repeated tropes ↗ CFJC Today details
  63. Incumbent Kamloops councillor Karpuk announces re-election bid ↗ CFJC Today details
  64. Karpuk announces bid for second term on Kamloops council ↗ Radio NL details
  65. Jun 10 Former Kamloops councillor Dudy rules out mayoral run in 2026, may seek council seat ↗ CFJC Today details
  66. Jun 9 ‘Too much theatre’: Mitra seeks Kamloops council seat, calls for less drama, more results ↗ CFJC Today details
  67. Jun 5 Jo Kang eeeking re-election to School District 73 Board ↗ Radio NL details
  68. Jun 4 Loewen announces Kamloops council bid, calls for recovery-focused approach to address street disorder ↗ CFJC Today details
  69. Jun 2 REID ALL ABOUT IT – A new candidate; the Red Bridge; more financial woes ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  70. Jun 1 Bank forecloses on Kamloops mayor's car dealership | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  71. May 29 Backed by mayor, Kamloops healthcare worker Sonne enters municipal council race ↗ CFJC Today details
  72. May 26 Kamloops Chamber hosting workshop for prospective city council candidates ↗ Radio NL details
  73. May 21 Council candidate Rob Bertrand campaigns on crime, transparency and infrastructure ↗ CFJC Today details
  74. Frustrated with city hall discord, Ronnquist announces Kamloops council campaign ↗ CFJC Today details
  75. May 19 LETTER – Intent to run is not the same as getting your name on the ballot ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  76. May 16 ROTHENBURGER – Reflections on the state of slate politics in River City ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  77. May 15 Mauro pledges action around mobility, seniors as he launches council bid ↗ CFJC Today details
  78. May 14 Former councillor Dever to run for mayor, lead ‘Pivot Kamloops’ slate ↗ CFJC Today details
  79. Sarai announces run for third term at Kamloops city hall ↗ CFJC Today details
  80. EDITORIAL – Bill Sarai doesn’t have the right experience for City council ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  81. CIVIC ELECTION – Slate of four hopefuls unveiled for coming campaign ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  82. New municipal slate enters Kamloops mayoral race, pledges ‘Pivot’ toward fiscal discipline and unity ↗ Radio NL details
  83. Bill Sarai seeks third term on Kamloops Council, citing experience, safety and government ties ↗ Radio NL details
  84. Slate of candidates promise 'clean break' from Kamloops council dysfunction | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  85. May 2 Further conduct complaints target mayor – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details

Linked Articles by Source

Armchair Mayor

CFJC Today

InfoNews Kamloops

Radio NL

City of Kamloops

The Wren

Kamloops Chronicle

Key People, Organizations, and Places

city: Kamloops

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

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

school: School District 73

public_facility: Kamloops City Hall , McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre, Kamloops , Sandman Centre

event: Kamloops 2026 municipal election , 2026 Kamloops municipal election

organization: Kamloops Chronicle , Pivot Kamloops , CFJC Today

region: North Thompson

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