The polls have closed and results are coming in for the 2026 municipal election.
Town of Smithers:
Mayor:
- John Buikema – [1538]
- Robert Judzentis – [180]
Council – 6 Seats:
- Frank Wray (Incumbent) – [1300]
- Laura Leonard (Incumbent) – [1214]
- Scott Marko – [1150]
- Calvin Elliot (Incumbent) – [1098]
- Sam Raven (Incumbent) – [1051]
- Genevieve Paterson (Incumbent) – [971]
- Thomas Camus – [866]
- Murray Hawse – [809]
Village of Telkwa:
Mayor:
- Derek Meerdink – Acclaimed
Council – 4 Seats:
- Lee Ewald (Incumbent) – [223]
- Annette Morgan (Incumbent) – [166]
- Michelle Finch – [162]
- Grace Francis – [156]
- Simon Schat (Incumbent) – [136]
- Cathy Frenette (Incumbent) – [107]
- Karen Hilchey – [47]
Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako:
Area A – Smithers Rural:
- Colin Kerr – [149]
- Stoney Stoltenberg (Incumbent) – [364]
School District 54:
Zone 1 – Lake Kathlyn, Evelyn, Moricetown – 1 Seat:
- Jessica Michell – [95]
- Ann Michell (Incumbent) – [45]
Zone 2 – Smithers, Glentanna, Driftwood – 3 Seats:
- Casda Thomas – [802]
- Philip Brienesse – [705]
- Frank Farrell (Incumbent) – [652]
- Diane MacKay – [627]
- Kristina Graham (Incumbent) – [378]
Zone 3 – Telkwa, Quick – 1 Seat:
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- Kimberly Unger – [275]
- Rodney Taylor – [145]
