2026 Municipal Elections in Armstrong and Spallumcheen
Residents of the City of Armstrong and Township of Spallumcheen voted in the 2026 local elections on October 17. Congratulations to everyone elected, and thank you to every candidate and voter.
2026 election results
Vote counts are from election night, October 17, 2026. Percentages show the share of voters who voted for each candidate. Each voter could choose up to six council candidates, so council percentages add up to more than 100%.
The City of Armstrong and the Township of Spallumcheen each publish their own final official results.
City of Armstrong
The City of Armstrong declared these official results on October 21, 2026. Read the Declaration of Official Election Results.
Ballots cast: 1,592 of 4,479 eligible voters (35.5% voter turnout).
Mayor:
Chris Pieper (726 votes, 45.6%)
Council:
Kristy McLennan (887 votes, 55.7%)
Jessie Valstar (749 votes, 47.0%)
Brad Bourgeois (627 votes, 39.4%)
Paul Britton (599 votes, 37.6%)- Shirley Fowler (564 votes, 35.4%)
Ray Baylis (493 votes, 31.0%)
Township of Spallumcheen
These results are unofficial until the Township declares its official results.
Ballots cast: 1,274 of 4,376 eligible voters (29.1% voter turnout).
Mayor:
Christine Fraser (895 votes, 70.3%)
Council:
- Gerry Popoff (798 votes, 62.6%)
Christine LeMaire (707 votes, 55.5%)- Todd York (701 votes, 55.0%)
- Joe Van Tienhoven (679 votes, 53.3%)
Andrew Casson (660 votes, 51.8%)
John Bakker (605 votes, 47.5%)
School District 83, Trustee Electoral Area 1
Roxanne Landry (elected by acclamation)
Chamber congratulates Armstrong Mayor and CouncilChamber congratulates Spallumcheen Mayor and Council
Find the final official results on the City of Armstrong election page and the Township of Spallumcheen election page.
The candidates
The candidate information below was checked against the latest official City, Township, and school district declarations on September 21, 2026.
City of Armstrong
Mayor
Garhen Avalokiteshvara (151 votes, 9.5%)
Joe Cramer (222 votes, 13.9%)- Chris Pieper (726 votes, 45.6%)
John Trainor (469 votes, 29.5%)
City of Armstrong Mayoral Candidates Forum video
Watch the full 2026 City of Armstrong Mayoral Candidates Forum on YouTube, or view the forum recording with chapter links.
Councillor
Mike Babott (440 votes, 27.6%)- Ray Baylis (493 votes, 31.0%)
- Brad Bourgeois (627 votes, 39.4%)
Dale Bradley (271 votes, 17.0%)- Paul Britton (599 votes, 37.6%)
Mark Casson (456 votes, 28.6%)
Steve Drapala (440 votes, 27.6%)- Shirley Fowler (564 votes, 35.4%)
- Kristy McLennan (887 votes, 55.7%)
Kim Sinclair (304 votes, 19.1%)
Neil Todd (411 votes, 25.8%)- Jessie Valstar (749 votes, 47.0%)
Mark Wehner (491 votes, 30.8%)
Andy Werner (320 votes, 20.1%)
Lyle Williamson (466 votes, 29.3%)
Stephen Zopf (437 votes, 27.4%)
Source: City of Armstrong Declaration of Election by Voting.
City of Armstrong Council Candidates Forum video
Watch the full 2026 City of Armstrong Council Candidates Forum on YouTube, or view the forum recording with chapter links.
Township of Spallumcheen
Mayor
- Christine Fraser (895 votes, 70.3%)
Guenter Rieger (371 votes, 29.1%)
Councillor
- John Bakker (605 votes, 47.5%)
- Andrew Casson (660 votes, 51.8%)
- Will Hansma (555 votes, 43.6%)
Steve Lang (464 votes, 36.4%)- Christine LeMaire (707 votes, 55.5%)
- Gerry Popoff (798 votes, 62.6%)
- Bev Torrens (378 votes, 29.7%)
- Mark Van Deursen (550 votes, 43.2%)
- Joe Van Tienhoven (679 votes, 53.3%)
- Todd York (701 votes, 55.0%)
Source: Township of Spallumcheen Amended Declaration of Candidates.
Township of Spallumcheen All Candidates Forum video
Watch the full 2026 Township of Spallumcheen All Candidates Forum on YouTube, or view the forum recording with chapter links.
School District 83, Trustee Electoral Area 1
This trustee represents Armstrong, Spallumcheen, and CSRD Electoral Area D.
- Roxanne Landry (elected by acclamation)
Source: School District 83 trustee election information.
Candidate profiles and forums
The Chamber invites every candidate to submit a short profile for this page. Profiles will be added as candidates provide them, using the same format for everyone.
The Chamber is hosting three All Candidates Forums:
- City of Armstrong Council Candidates Forum - September 23 at Centennial Theatre
- City of Armstrong Mayoral Candidates Forum - September 29 at Centennial Theatre
- Township of Spallumcheen All Candidates Forum - September 30 at Centennial Theatre
For voting information and updates to the official candidate lists, visit the City of Armstrong election page and the Township of Spallumcheen election page.