Abbotsford municipal election · independent voter guide

Meet the people asking for your vote.

Compare the publicly documented backgrounds, priorities, potential strengths and questions surrounding every candidate for mayor, council and school trustee.

4mayoral candidates
22council candidates · 8 seats
20trustee candidates · 7 seats

Voting information

Vote at any listed location. Every voting place is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

General Voting Day

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

What ID to bring

Bring two pieces of identification that show your identity and Abbotsford residence. At least one must include your signature; photo ID is not required.

If you do not have enough ID, the City says you may make a solemn declaration at the voting place confirming your identity, residence, or both.

You can register when you vote. Resident electors must be 18 or older, Canadian citizens, BC residents for at least six months, Abbotsford residents when registering, and otherwise eligible to vote.

Election Events

All-candidates meetings and debates announced for this campaign.

Past

DPAC All-Candidates Meeting

School trustee candidates · Abbotsford Arts Centre

Watch the recording ↗
Past

Council Candidate Mingle and Mayoral Debate

Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce · Matsqui Centennial Auditorium

View event page ↗

No further all-candidates events are currently announced. Check back for updates.

Official details: City of Abbotsford election page ↗ · Voter information ↗

Election night · October 17

Live Results

Election results will appear here after polls close at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with updates added as ballots are counted.

Results begin after 8:00 p.m. Return on election night as the mayor, council and school trustee counts roll in.

Mayor

1 seat

Results will appear here on election night.

City Council

8 seats

Results will appear here on election night.

School Trustee

7 seats

Results will appear here on election night.

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Campaign trail

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The newest dated updates from candidate profiles, gathered in one place. New items are added at the top.

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How to read this guide

“Potential strengths” and “questions to weigh” are analytical summaries of publicly verifiable experience, electoral history and platform detail. They are not endorsements or findings of fact about a candidate’s character.

Coverage and limits

  • Sources include the City of Abbotsford, VoteMate, candidate sites, local news and the October 1 DPAC forum.
  • Where no public platform or biography was found, the gap is stated plainly.
  • VoteMate lists 22 council candidates including Matthew Cavacece; other early reports counted 21.
Snapshot, not a live feed: this guide reflects research completed through October 8. Check each linked source for later statements, corrections or withdrawals before voting.