The 2026 general local government election season is well underway. With the Nomination Period now open, the pace towards Election Day on October 17, 2026 is quickly picking up. This is often the time you can expect to begin to encounter a wide range of legal, procedural, and operational election issues that require timely and practical advice.
To support our local government clients, our firm has created a dedicated Local Election Rapid Response Team that is now available to assist Chief Election Officers and Deputy Chief Election Officers throughout this year's election period. Beginning September 1, 2026, our team will be standing by to respond quickly to your election-related questions by phone or email.
Experienced and Trusted Election Law Counsel
The team is led by Andrew Carricato, a lawyer with nearly a decade of experience advising local governments on election law matters in British Columbia. Andrew has guided municipalities, regional districts, and other local authorities of all sizes through the last two local government election cycles and is frequently called upon to advise Chief Election Officers on complex issues, including:
– Nomination and candidate eligibility matters
– Voter registration and residency questions
– Campaign financing and election advertising issues
– Mail ballot voting
– Voting and ballot-counting
– Judicial recounts
– Election challenges and applications to court
– Compliance with the Local Government Act, Vancouver Charter, and related legislation
Our team brings a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing local government elections. We also understand the public-facing and often politically sensitive environment in which election officials must carry out their responsibilities. Our advice is informed not only by the law but also by the practical realities of administering elections under public scrutiny. It is founded on our strong defence of democracy and a desire to protect the integrity of local government elections.
Practical, Strategic, and Responsive Advice
Our clients know us for our genuine approach, practical guidance, and strategic problem-solving. We appreciate that election issues often arise unexpectedly and require prompt, clear, and defensible solutions. Whether you have a straightforward question, just need a second opinion, or are dealing with a complex matter that may attract public attention or legal challenge, our Local Election Rapid Response Team is ready to help.
We look forward to supporting Chief Election Officers and Deputy Chief Election Officers across British Columbia during the 2026 local government election cycle!
**Please note, this is a billable service.