Chilliwack – As of press time, Katie Bartel and Laurie Throness are the only two declared candidates for the vacant position on Chilliwack School Board.
Former Trustee Heather Maahs resigned from the board after a 14 year run, after she became the MLA for Chilliwack North in the October 2024 Provincial Election.
From the City of Chilliwack:
ELECTION PERIOD
Wednesday, December 18, 2025 – Friday, January 31, 2025
NOMINATION PERIOD
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 – Friday, January 24, 2025
ELECTOR ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION DEADLINE
If the Candidate is being endorsed by an organization and wishes the endorsement to be included on the ballot, the Elector Organization Endorsement Package must be submitted to the Chief Election Officer or designate during the Nomination Period.
PRE-CAMPAIGN PERIOD (where specific rules around advertising and election financing apply)Wednesday, December 18, 2025 – January 31, 2025
CAMPAIGN PERIOD (candidate and third-party expense limits apply during this period)
February 1, 2025 – March 1, 2025
DECLARATION OF NOMINATED CANDIDATE
Friday, January 24, 2025, at 4:00 pm
DECLARATION OF ELECTION BY VOTING
Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:00 pm
DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING ORIGINALS OF FAXED OR EMAILED NOMINATION DOCUMENTS
Friday, January 31, 2025, at 4:00 pm
GENERAL VOTING DAY
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
CHILLIWACK: Chilliwack Landing Sports Centre – 45530 Spadina Avenue
SARDIS: Vedder Middle School – 45560 South Sumas Road
ADVANCED VOTING
Wednesdays, February 19 & 26, 2025
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Location:
Chilliwack Landing Sports Centre – 45530 Spadina Avenue
MAIL BALLOT VOTING
Requests for mail ballot packages open on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Packages will be available for pick-up or mail-out starting Monday, February 17, 2025.
Request your package online at www.chilliwack.com/election/mailballots. For assistance, contact Legislative Services at 604.793.2986.
Deadline to request mail ballot packages: Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm.
Completed ballots can be returned to City Hall (8550 Young Road) during regular hours or via the 24/7 drop box, available until 8:00 pm on General Voting Day.
CAMPAIGN FINANCING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FILING DEADLINE
Friday, May 30, 2025
CAMPAIGN FINANCING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FILING DEADLINE WITH A $500.00 LATE FILING FEE
Monday, June 30, 2025
