Port Moody Votes 2026
Port Moody Election 2026: Who's Running for Council and Mayor
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The City's official Declaration of Candidates, issued when nominations closed on September 11, 2026. The ballot is final. Voting day is Saturday, October 17, 8:00am to 8:00pm; see how and where to vote in Port Moody.
When and where to vote, October 17
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 8:00am to 8:00pm, at any of four City locations:
- Port Moody Recreation Complex Gymnasium, 300 Ioco Road
- Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle Street
- Heritage Mountain Community Centre, 200 Panorama Place
- Glenayre Community Centre, 492 Glencoe Drive
Not on the voters list? Register at the voting place with two documents that show who you are and where you live, at least one with your signature.
Provincial advance voting runs October 16 to 21, including at Klahanie Canoe Club in Port Moody on October 17, but a provincial voting place gives only the MLA ballot. Council and trustee votes are cast only at the four City locations above or by mail ballot. Elections BC: Where to Vote.
How to vote in Port Moody: ID, registration and mail ballots
Who is running for mayor of Port Moody?
| Candidate | Incumbent | Affiliation | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Lahti | ✓ | Independent | Mayor since 2022; first elected to council in 1996. Seeking re-election. |
| Haven Lurbiecki | — | Port Moody Voice | Councillor since 2022, running for mayor. |
The mayoral debate was held Thursday, October 8, 2026, organized by The Residents of Pleasantside Ioco Communities Association (TROPICA). Source: Inlet Current, October 2, 2026.
Who is running for Port Moody council?
Six seats, elected city-wide. The official list, alphabetically:
| Candidate | Incumbent | Affiliation | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samantha Agtarap | ✓ | Independent | Councillor since 2022, seeking re-election. |
| Alexandra Chan | — | Port Moody Voice | New candidate. |
| Diana Dilworth | ✓ | Independent | First elected to council in 1999, seeking re-election. |
| John Grasty | — | Independent | New candidate. |
| Kyla Knowles | ✓ | Independent | Councillor since 2022, seeking re-election. |
| Mark Kunzli | — | Port Moody Voice | New candidate. |
| Paul Lambert | — | Independent | New candidate. |
| Jeanine Longley | — | Independent | New candidate. |
| Amy Lubik | ✓ | Independent | Councillor since 2018, seeking a third term. |
| Reece Mack | — | Port Moody Voice | New candidate. |
| Steve Milani | — | Independent | Councillor from 2018 to 2022; ran for mayor in 2022. Running for council. |
| Sebastian Moon | — | Independent | New candidate. |
| Callan Morrison | ✓ | Independent | Councillor since 2022, seeking re-election. |
| Tracey Schaeffer | — | Independent | New candidate. |
| Laura Soucy | — | Port Moody Voice | New candidate. |
| Peter Thomasen | — | Independent | New candidate. |
Each candidate's nomination documents and contact information are on the City of Port Moody's declared candidates page.
The council all candidates meeting was held October 1, 2026 at Old Orchard Hall, organized by TROPICA. Watch the full recording (2 hours 34 minutes) or read Inlet Current's report.
Who is running for Port Moody school trustee?
Port Moody voters also elect two School District 43 trustees. The official list, alphabetically. The sitting Port Moody trustee is not running, so both seats are open.
| Candidate | Incumbent | Affiliation | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Cheadle | — | Independent | New candidate. |
| Tracy Green | — | Independent | New candidate. |
| Jessica Morrison | — | Independent | New candidate. |
| Carola Thompson | — | Independent | New candidate. |
Every School District 43 trustee candidate, in Port Moody, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, is on the full SD43 trustee list, kept on trustee candidate Jessica Morrison's site.
Common questions
Who is running for Port Moody council in 2026?
The City's official Declaration of Candidates, issued when nominations closed on September 11, 2026, lists 16 candidates for Port Moody's six council seats, including five sitting councillors seeking re-election. The withdrawal deadline passed September 18 and the ballot is final.
Who is running for mayor of Port Moody?
Two. Mayor Meghan Lahti is seeking re-election and sitting councillor Haven Lurbiecki is running with Port Moody Voice. Paul Lambert, who announced a mayoral run in June, filed for council instead when nominations closed.
What is Port Moody Voice?
Port Moody Voice is a local elector organization (the BC term for a municipal political party) that registered for the 2026 election. It is running a five-person slate: Haven Lurbiecki for mayor and four council candidates. Most other candidates in Port Moody run as independents.
When is the official candidate list published?
It was published on September 11, 2026, when nominations closed. The City's Chief Election Officer issued a Declaration of Candidates that day; the withdrawal deadline passed September 18 and the ballot is final.
Can I still run for Port Moody council?
Not in this election. Nominations closed at 4:00pm on September 11, 2026. The next general local election is in October 2030, unless a by-election is called to fill a vacancy before then. Details are on the City’s elections page.
Where can I watch the Port Moody all candidates meeting?
The council all candidates meeting was held October 1, 2026 at Old Orchard Hall, organized by TROPICA. The full recording (2 hours 34 minutes) is on YouTube. TROPICA also held the mayoral debate on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
How many candidates do I vote for?
You vote for up to one mayor, up to six council candidates, and up to two school trustees. You can mark fewer than the maximum; a ballot with fewer choices still counts.