About the Election
Welcome to the Tsawwassen First Nation Election information page.
This page provides information about the current election, including important dates, voting information, candidate details, and election updates.
Tsawwassen First Nation encourages all eligible voters to participate in the election process and help shape the future of our Nation. Elections are an important opportunity for Members to have their voices heard and to choose leaders who will represent the interests of the community.
How to vote
By Mail
Online
In Person
Mail-in Ballot packages will be sent to all voting-age members. If your mailing address has changed, please notify Ron Laufer, Electoral Officer at the contact information listed below and provide your Nation name, personal name, postal address, and date of birth. Mail-in ballot
packages may not be requested after October 7, 2026.
Tsawwassen voters have the option to cast their votes online. To vote online in this election, voters will need a unique password that must be entered at the link.
OPENS – October 7 at 8:00 AM
CLOSES – October 17 at 8:00 PM
Election Day — October 17, 2026 — 8:00 AM TO 8:00 PM
Tsawwassen First Nation Rec Centre – 1929 Tsawwassen Dr., Tsawwassen, BC
A copy of the Voters List is available for public viewing at the administration office.
Please contact the electoral officer anytime for assistance with anything about the election process:
Electoral Officer: Ron Laufer
Deputy Electoral Officer: Carmen Buchmann
Email: ronlauferelections@gmail.com
Phone: 1-833-443-VOTE (8683)
July 17, 2026
Notice of election
August 17, 2026
Nomination meeting
August 24, 2026
Nominations close
August 25, 2026
Candidate training meeting
September 15, 2026
All Candidates meeting
October 07, 2026
Online voting opens
October 17, 2026
General voting day