Paid Messages From Election Candidates
Candidates speaking directly to Nanaimo voters—in their own words.
Messages appearing on this page have been purchased and supplied by the candidates identified. Publication does not constitute an endorsement by Nanaimo Votes 2026, Voice of Nanaimo or publisher Jim Taylor. Candidates are responsible for their statements.
A Direct Message From the Candidate to the Voter
Nanaimo Votes 2026 provides candidates with an opportunity to present their priorities, qualifications and reasons for seeking public office directly to local voters.
These are not endorsements, news reports or opinions written by Nanaimo Votes 2026. They are clearly identified, paid campaign messages submitted and authorized by the candidates or their campaigns.
All candidates are offered the same rates, space, format and conditions. Purchasing advertising does not influence candidate listings, news coverage, editorial comment or the examination of a candidate’s public record.
Why Advertise Here?
Voters searching online for information about Nanaimo’s 2026 election are already finding Nanaimo Votes 2026.
As of August 2026, a Google search for “Nanaimo Election Candidates 2026” placed Nanaimo Votes 2026 on the first page of results, immediately following official government election pages.
That gives candidates an opportunity to reach people who are not simply browsing social media—they are actively looking for information about the election and the people seeking office.
Advertising early provides two additional advantages: a longer period before voters and an earlier position within the appropriate candidate category. Messages remain in the order in which completed purchases are confirmed.
Search results may vary according to date, location, device and search history. No particular Google ranking or number of views is guaranteed.
Candidate Advertising Rate Card
Candidate Message
One candidate photograph, up to 300 words and campaign website or contact link on Nanaimo Votes 2026.
Two-Site Candidate Message
The same photograph, 300-word message and campaign links on Nanaimo Votes 2026 and Voice of Nanaimo.
Expanded Two-Site Message
One candidate photograph, up to 600 words, campaign links and one embedded campaign video on both sites.
Rates include normal formatting and publication through October 16, 2026. Payment is required before publication. Earlier completed purchases receive earlier placement and a longer publication period.
Candidate Packages Apply to One Candidate
Each advertised package applies to one named candidate seeking one elected office and includes one candidate photograph.
Candidate packages may not be used to display a slate or group photograph, promote additional candidates or ask voters to support a slate of candidates. A slate, elector organization or group wishing to advertise multiple candidates must contact Nanaimo Votes 2026 for separate pricing and authorization requirements.
Earlier Purchase Means Earlier Position
Paid candidate messages will be displayed within each office category in the order in which completed advertising purchases are confirmed.
A purchase is considered confirmed when the final advertisement has been approved by the campaign’s financial agent, all required authorization information has been received and the PayPal invoice has been paid in full.
Candidates who complete the process earlier receive an earlier position and a longer publication period. Positions will not be reserved without completed material, campaign approval and payment.
Submit Your Candidate Message
Candidates or their authorized campaign representatives may submit an advertising request using the email submission form below.
Submissions are sent to:
NanaimoVotes2026@mail.com
Click the button below. It will open a pre-addressed email containing the information form to complete.
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Create a new email addressed to NanaimoVotes2026@mail.com with the subject:
2026 Candidate Paid Message Submission
Copy and complete the following information:
Office sought:
Advertising package selected:
Campaign website:
Campaign email:
Campaign telephone:
Financial agent’s name:
Financial agent’s email:
Financial agent’s telephone:
Required authorization statement:
Candidate message:
Please attach one candidate photograph.
After the submission has been reviewed and the final proof approved, a PayPal invoice will be sent to the candidate’s financial agent. Publication follows receipt of payment.
Messages From Candidates for Mayor
Paid messages submitted by candidates for Mayor of Nanaimo will appear in this section in the order their completed purchases are confirmed.
Messages From Candidates for Nanaimo Council
Paid messages submitted by candidates seeking election to Nanaimo City Council will appear in this section in the order their completed purchases are confirmed.
Messages From RDN Director Candidates
Paid messages submitted by candidates seeking election as Nanaimo Regional District electoral area directors will appear in this section in the order their completed purchases are confirmed.
Messages From School Trustee Candidates
Paid messages submitted by candidates seeking election to the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District 68 Board of Education will appear in this section in the order their completed purchases are confirmed.
Equal Opportunity—No Endorsement
Paid candidate-message space is offered on the same published terms to candidates seeking the same office. Advertising purchases do not affect the free candidate directory or determine how candidates are covered elsewhere on either website.
Nanaimo Votes 2026 and Voice of Nanaimo reserve the right to reject material that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, misleading about voting procedures or missing the authorization information required under B.C. election law.
Acceptance of payment purchases advertising space only. It does not purchase an endorsement, favourable reporting, editorial approval or protection from legitimate public scrutiny.
Required Authorization
Every candidate message must include the name and contact information of the campaign’s financial agent and state that the advertising was authorized by that financial agent. The campaign is responsible for supplying and approving the correct authorization statement.
Authorized by Jane Doe, financial agent for John Smith, campaign@email.ca.
Nanaimo Votes 2026 is an independently published voter-information website and is not affiliated with the City of Nanaimo, Elections BC, the Nanaimo Regional District or School District 68.
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