Alexa Loo
City councillor and two-time Olympian; announced her mayoral bid and the Richmond Strong slate in early 2026.
Richmond, British Columbia · Municipal election
Richmond Election 2026
Election day is Saturday, October 17, 2026. Richmond voters elect one mayor, eight city councillors and seven school trustees — the first Richmond mayoral race in at least 25 years without Malcolm Brodie on the ballot.
Two elections, two dates
This page covers Richmond's municipal election on October 17 — mayor, council and school trustee. A separate BC provincial election was called on September 22, 2026, with voting day October 24, 2026, electing Richmond's four MLAs (Richmond Centre, Richmond-Bridgeport, Richmond-Queensborough and Richmond-Steveston). For the provincial race, see the official Elections BC 2026 Provincial Election page.
2026 mayoral race
Who's running for Richmond mayor?
Long-time mayor Malcolm Brodie is not seeking re-election. Candidates currently in the City's official candidate system for mayor are reported here by their public campaign name where a slate has been announced.
Kash Heed
City councillor and former BC Solicitor General; entered the mayoral race in late 2025.
Public record: Kash Heed, Lucy Scientific and Richmond’s supervised consumption site motion
Rob Howard
Former Richmond councillor and MLA; leads the Richmond Forward slate.
Mei Kang
Local child-care business owner running on affordability for young families and seniors.
Dickens Cheung
Business leader and community advocate; ran as an independent in the 2024 provincial election.
Dennet "The Cat Guy" Lee
Independent candidate campaigning on community conversation over debate; declared September 11, 2026.
Goldentiger King
Officially declared candidate for Richmond mayor.
Candidate and slate names are reported by Richmond News and Daily Hive. For the City's official, source-verified filing status of each candidate, see the live data monitor — local coverage sometimes reports a campaign before it appears in the City's system.
中文摘要：2026年列治文市选将于10月17日（星期六）举行，选民将选出市长、8位市议员及7位学务委员。市政府最终名单列出7名市长候选人：Dickens Cheung、Kash Heed、Rob Howard、Dennet “The Cat Guy” Lee、Alexa Loo、Mei Kang及Goldentiger King。
Key dates
VOTING SCHEDULE
Advance voting is scheduled for October 3, 7, 8, 9 and 10. Always confirm locations and eligibility with the City before travelling.
OCT 17
General voting day
The 2026 Richmond general local election.
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City councillors
Councillors are elected at large across Richmond.
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Website policy proposals
Property tax and spending, safety, accountable supportive housing, and completed homes.
Public data monitor
Check the sources and the limits
Smart Richmond publishes official candidate status, historical results, a 2026 turnout-scenario model and district relationships. It does not recommend, oppose, endorse or coordinate with any candidate.
Full Richmond candidate guide Vote in the reader poll Where to vote Voting dates Live data monitor Election area map
For ballot instructions and eligibility, use the City of Richmond Elections page.
Frequently asked
Richmond election 2026 FAQ
When is the 2026 Richmond, BC election?
General voting day is Saturday, October 17, 2026. Advance voting is scheduled for October 3, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
Who is running for Richmond mayor in 2026?
The seven candidates on the final list are Dickens Cheung, Kash Heed, Rob Howard, Dennet "The Cat Guy" Lee, Alexa Loo, Mei Kang and Goldentiger King. See the official full candidate list.
Is Malcolm Brodie running for re-election as Richmond mayor?
No. Brodie, mayor since 2001, announced he will not seek re-election in 2026 — the first open Richmond mayoral race in at least 25 years.
How many councillors and school trustees does Richmond elect?
Richmond voters elect one mayor, eight councillors and seven school trustees, all at large (city-wide, not by ward).
When is the nomination deadline for Richmond candidates?
The nomination period ran September 1 to September 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The candidate withdrawal deadline is September 18, 2026.