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2022 Civic Election - Sooke

Sooke election results: Maja Tait turns back challengers to stay mayor

Sooke election results: Maja Tait turns back challengers to stay mayor

Maja Tait is returning for another term as mayor of Sooke, easily turning back challengers Mick Rhodes and John Knops with 72 per cent of the vote.
Oct. 15 civic elections: Where and when to cast your ballot

Oct. 15 civic elections: Where and when to cast your ballot

Here are the voting locations around Greater Victoria and in Duncan, North Cowichan and Nanaimo in the Oct. 15 civic elections. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Does it matter where council candidates live?

Does it matter where council candidates live?

Most council candidates live in the municipalities where they are running, but some, like Qualicum Beach’s Robert Filmer, do not because of their jobs
Jack Knox: Fuss over slate raises question: why elect school boards?

Jack Knox: Fuss over slate raises question: why elect school boards?

As the teachers’ union worries candidates linked to right-wing politics will get elected to school boards, there’s a bigger question: With so many of the big decisions in education handled by the province, what’s left for trustees to do?
Jack Knox: An election message from me, your beloved leader

Jack Knox: An election message from me, your beloved leader

Jack Knox is the leader you want. Because Jack Knox is the leader you need.
Sooke: Candidates for mayor and council in the 2022 civic election

Sooke: Candidates for mayor and council in the 2022 civic election

In Sooke, three people are running for mayor. Twenty-three people are running for six council seats.
Unusually large number of candidates on ballot in Sooke election

Unusually large number of candidates on ballot in Sooke election

Chamber of Commerce president says concerns about growth and traffic are driving interest in running for council
Jack Knox: Around here, bulging ballots mirror pace of growth

Jack Knox: Around here, bulging ballots mirror pace of growth

In Sooke, 26 names are on the municipal election ballot, three for mayor and 23 for six council seats.
Jack Knox: You might not know their names, but here's who's on your ballot

Jack Knox: You might not know their names, but here's who's on your ballot

There are 202 candidates running for a spot on the capital region's 13 municipal councils. Add those hoping to become school trustees or CRD directors and the total rises to 264.
Sooke School District 62: Candidates for trustee 2022

Sooke School District 62: Candidates for trustee 2022

There are seven candidates in each of the Sooke School District's two trustee electoral areas.