The nomination period officially closed on Sept. 11 as eligible voters prepare for the 2026 municipal election.
Below are the candidates who have thrown their hats in the ring for Houston mayor, district council, School District 54 (SD54) trustee, and Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) director.
(x) denotes incumbent
Mayor:
- Shane Brienen (x)
- Lisa Mueller
- Kyle Thomson
Council:
- Mike Bowes
- Rebecca Hougen (x)
- Greg LeBlanc
- Amber Oevering
- Troy Reitsma (x)
- Glory Shumbusho
- Thomas Stringfellow (x)
RDBN Electoral Area G Director – Houston Rural:
- Chris Newell (x)
SD54 Zone 4 Trustee – Houston:
- Kellie-Lynn Dondale
- Sharon Redford
- Jennifer Williams (x)
- Matt Williamson
Advanced voting will be at Houston Community Hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on October 7, with general voting from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on October 17.
More voter information can be found on the District of Houston website, SD54’s website or the RDBN’s website.
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