Port Moody Votes 2026
Who's Running for Port Moody Council and Mayor in 2026
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Port Moody elects a mayor, six councillors, and two school trustees on October 17, 2026. Nominations close September 11; the official list is published then, with the final ballot confirmed after the September 18 withdrawal deadline. As of August 11, 3 candidates have declared for mayor and 13 for council, listed below with links to their announcements or campaign sites.
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. |
| Paul Lambert | — | Independent | Running for mayor. |
| Haven Lurbiecki | — | Port Moody Voice | Councillor since 2022, running for mayor. |
Who is running for Port Moody council?
Six seats, elected city-wide. Declared so far, alphabetically:
| Candidate | Incumbent | Affiliation | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samantha Agtarap | ✓ | Independent | Councillor since 2022, seeking re-election. |
| Alexandra Chan | — | Port Moody Voice | Registered nurse with a UBC master's in health leadership. |
| Diana Dilworth | ✓ | Independent | Incumbent councillor, seeking re-election. |
| Kyla Knowles | ✓ | Independent | Councillor since 2022, seeking re-election. |
| Mark Kunzli | — | Port Moody Voice | Running for council with Port Moody Voice. |
| Jeanine Longley | — | Independent | Running for council as an independent. |
| Amy Lubik | ✓ | Independent | Councillor since 2018, seeking a third term. |
| Reece Mack | — | Port Moody Voice | Communications professional. |
| Steve Milani | — | Independent | Councillor from 2018 to 2022, running for council. |
| Sebastian Moon | — | Independent | Local entrepreneur. |
| Callan Morrison | ✓ | Independent | Councillor since 2022, seeking re-election. |
| Tracey Schaeffer | — | Independent | Running for council as an independent. |
| Laura Soucy | — | Port Moody Voice | Housing co-op director. |
For each candidate's own website and contact information, see the official Elections BC candidate list.
Who is running for Port Moody school trustee?
Port Moody voters also elect two School District 43 trustees. Declared so far, alphabetically; this list is updated as declarations appear, and the official list arrives with nominations on September 11.
| Candidate | Incumbent | Affiliation | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carola Thompson | — | Independent | Running for school trustee. |
| Tracy Green | — | Independent | Former Anmore councillor. Running for school trustee. |
Common questions
Who is running for Port Moody council in 2026?
As of August 11, 2026, 13 candidates have publicly declared for Port Moody's six council seats, including five sitting councillors seeking re-election. The official candidate list is published after nominations close on September 11, 2026 (final after the September 18 withdrawal deadline); the full declared-so-far list with sources is on this page.
Who is running for mayor of Port Moody?
Three candidates have declared so far: Meghan Lahti, the current mayor, seeking re-election; Haven Lurbiecki, a sitting councillor running with Port Moody Voice; and Paul Lambert. Nominations close September 11, 2026.
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?
After nominations close at 4:00pm on September 11, 2026. Candidates file nomination papers with the City between September 1 and 11; the City then publishes the official list, and candidates may still withdraw until September 18, so the final ballot is confirmed after that. Until then, every list, including this one, reflects public declarations only. Elections BC also maintains a province-wide candidate list updated daily during the nomination period.
How do I run for Port Moody council?
Nomination packages are available from the City of Port Moody, and papers must be filed during the nomination period, September 1 to 11, 2026. Requirements and forms are on the City’s elections page.
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.