Elections BC just released their disqualification list and it looks like two local candidates — one for council and one for school trustee — made the list.
Former candidate Sue Turgeon — who ran for the District of Hope council — and former candidate Marilyn Warren — who ran to be on the school board for Fraser Cascade School District 78 — cannot seek office until after the 2026 General Local Elections. This decision is due to both Turgeon and Warren failing to file a disclosure statement or supplementary report within deadline (Jan. 31).
Both women did not win their respective elections. Turgeon, a Hope resident, ran against 13 other candidates and received 270 votes. Meanwhile, nine candidates ran for school board and Warren, a resident of Agassiz, received 522 votes.
According to the Financial Disclosure Act, candidates are required to disclose assets, liabilities and sources of incomes — which includes revenue or financial backing from third parties. This is done through disclosure statements which are then available for public inspection.
A total of 50 candidates in B.C. failed to provide disclosure statements and are banned from seeking office until after 2026.
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