The next reign of local leaders is expected to be named Saturday night as the municipal election gets underway this morning, beginning at 8 a.m.
Sooke Mayor Maja Tait is seeking a third term. She faces a challenge from retirees Mick Rhodes and John Knops. Twenty-three candidates eye a Sooke council seat, including five incumbents.
In the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area, four candidates are in the running for a Capital Regional District seat: Derek Bishop, Shaunna Salsman, Sandy Sinclair and Al Wickheim. Longtime director Mike Hicks is not seeking re-election.
Polls are open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Where you can vote:
Edward Milne Community School (Sooke)
6218 Sooke Rd, Sooke
East Sooke Community Hall (JdF)
1387 Copper Mine Rd., East Sooke
Juan de Fuca Administration Building (JdF)
7450 Butler Rd., Otter Point
Malahat Fire Hall (JdF)
935 Whittaker Rd., Malahat
Port Renfrew Community Hall (JdF)
6638 Deering Rd., Port Renfrew
Shirley Community Hall (JdF)
2795 Sheringham Point Rd., Shirley
View Royal Elementary School (JdF)
218 Helmcken Rd., View Royal
Willis Point Community Hall (JdF)
6933 Willis Point Rd., Willis Point
Who you can vote for:
• Sooke Municipal Election 2022: Who’s running?
• Meet Your Candidates: These are the issues Sooke mayor hopefuls are addressing
• Meet Your Candidates: 23 running for Sooke council
• Meet Your Candidates: Four battle for Juan de Fuca seat on CRD
For Elections FAQ page for questions like what kind of identification to bring, click here.
What happens once polls close?
After 8 p.m., election officials will begin counting and tallying the ballots. Sooke officials expect to post election results by 8:30 p.m.
Check out our website and Facebook page for full results coverage once polls close.