Maple Ridge, B.C., Oct. 17, 2026 — The City of Maple Ridge’s Chief Election Officer has released the preliminary results for the 2026 General Local Election, including the election of a Mayor, six Councillors and five School Trustees who will serve the community for a four-year term.
All results shared on election night are preliminary. Official results will be declared by the Chief Election Officer at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. The period for applications for judicial recounts and election challenges begins once the results are declared.
Preliminary Election Results
The Mayor-Elect is Jerry Kok (12,347 votes)
The Councillor-Elects are:
- Judy Dueck (9418 votes)
- Chelsa Meadus (9403 votes)
- Bob D’Eith (8763 votes)
- Mike Morden (8323 votes)
- Korleen Carreras (7387 votes)
- Andrew Laity (7371 votes)
The School Trustee Elects are:
- Elaine Yamamoto (8722 votes)
- Mike Murray (7284 votes)
- Mark Bailey (6203 votes)
- Pascale Shaw (4985 votes)
- Jacquie Montgomery (4958 votes)
Preliminary Assent Vote Results
Maple Ridge voters were also asked three separate assent vote questions on long-term borrowing for proposed Recreation Ready projects:
| Assent Vote Question | Vote | No | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Aquatics and Recreation Centre | Not approved | 14,218 | 6,841 |
| Hammond Multi-Use Community Park | Not approved | 14,797 | 6,209 |
| Albion Twin-Rink Arena Expansion | Not approved | 11,553 | 9,501 |
With all three projects not approved, City staff will seek direction from the new Council on next steps.
“We would like to thank everyone who took the time to vote and everyone who helped make this election possible,” said Carolyn Mushata, Director of Legislative Services and Chief Election Officer. “Whether residents voted early, by mail or on General Voting Day, their participation helps shape the future of our community.”
A total of 21,612 ballots were cast in the 2026 Local General Election, representing voter turnout of approximately 30.18 per cent of eligible voters, an increase of 49.1 per cent over the 2022 election.
For comparison, 14,491 votes were cast in the 2022 Local General Election, representing voter turnout of approximately 21.87 per cent. Voter turnout in 2018 was approximately 33.5 per cent.
For questions about the election, please contact the City’s Chief Election Officer, Carolyn Mushata, at Election@MapleRidge.ca.
For full elections results and information, visit MapleRidge.ca/ElectionResults. Municipal election results will also be shared with CivicInfoBC.
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