Residents considering a run for the School District 72 Board of Education will soon be able to officially enter the 2026 election race.

The Strathcona Regional District has announced that the nomination period for School District 72 trustee candidates will open September 1, 2026, at 9 a.m. and close September 11, 2026, at 4 p.m.

Nominations must be received by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer at the Strathcona Regional District office, located at 990 Cedar Street in Campbell River.

The election will determine trustees who will serve on the Campbell River School District 72 Board of Education.

Anyone interested in becoming a candidate is encouraged to review the nomination requirements and election information before the nomination period begins.

More information is available through the Strathcona Regional District’s elections information at https://srd.ca/elections. Questions can also be directed to the election office by email at elections@srd.ca.

With nominations opening in just over a week, prospective candidates have an opportunity to begin preparing the required paperwork and learning more about the responsibilities of serving as a school trustee.