Election night is underway across B.C.’s Northwest, with ballots being counted in the 2026 local government elections.
In Prince Rupert, Herb Pond is the only candidate listed for mayor, while eight candidates are seeking six positions on city council.
Among those running for council are incumbents Nick Adey, Barry Cunningham, Teri Forster and Wade Niesh, alongside four other candidates.
In Masset, Barry Pages is the sole mayoral candidate, while eight candidates are seeking positions on village council.
Regional district elections are also underway across the North Coast, with a contested race in Electoral Area C, where Leo Rutherford currently leads by 64%.
Meanwhile, voters will select school trustees for Prince Rupert School District 52, with eight candidates listed in the City of Prince Rupert electoral area.
Our newsroom will provide rolling election night coverage as ballots are counted and results become available throughout the region.
