Richmond, British Columbia · 2026-09-19
Richmond all-candidates meetings and debates 2026
Smart Richmond lists an all-candidates meeting only once it is confirmed by an organizer or a named source. As of 2026-09-19 no Richmond, BC all-candidates meeting for 2026 had been announced in a source we could verify. Below is where these events get announced, and what is worth asking when one happens.
No confirmed events yet
This section will list date, time, location, organizer and which offices are invited, each with a source link, as events are confirmed. Nothing is listed from rumour or from a social post without an organizer behind it.
Where Richmond debates get announced
City of Richmond elections page
The City publishes election news, but it does not organize candidate debates.
Richmond News
Local coverage of the 2026 race, including candidate forums it hosts or reports on.
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Business-focused candidate events appear on the Chamber's own events calendar. Note: rcoc.com is the Richmond, California chamber, not this one.
Candidate and slate websites
Campaigns usually post their own appearance schedules before third parties do.
Questions worth asking
On taxes
Council sets the municipal rate each spring. Ask for a number: what annual increase would you vote for, and what gets cut if the answer is lower than staff recommend?
On housing
Council approves rezonings and the Official Community Plan. Ask which specific application they would have voted differently on, not whether they support housing in general.
On policing
Council sets the RCMP contract budget and funded positions but does not direct operations. Ask how many funded positions they would add, and where the money comes from.
On the supervised consumption site
Provincial health authorities establish these sites, not the City. Ask what council actually has the power to do, and what they would do with it.
On schools
Trustees govern School District 38, not council. Ask trustee candidates about portables and catchments, and ask council candidates about childcare space secured through development.
Frequently asked questions
When are the Richmond all-candidates meetings in 2026?
As of 2026-09-19, Smart Richmond had not found a verifiable announcement of a Richmond, BC all-candidates meeting for the 2026 election. This page is updated as organizers confirm events.
Who organizes candidate debates in Richmond?
Typically business, community and neighbourhood organizations and local media. The City of Richmond runs the election itself but does not organize debates.
Can I ask candidates questions directly?
Yes. Every candidate's campaign contact details, where filed, appear on the Smart Richmond candidate list and on the City's candidate profiles.
Checked 2026-09-19. Voting dates and offices: City of Richmond. See also what council actually decides and the full candidate list.