October 18, 2026 | Richmond, British Columbia
Advance Richmond (ARCA) congratulates six members of its team following the 2026 Richmond General Local and School Election, held on October 17, 2026. According to unofficial results published by the City of Richmond after all 51 voting places were counted, three Advance Richmond candidates were elected to Richmond City Council and three were elected to the Richmond Board of Education. The official declaration of results remains pending.
We congratulate the following six candidates, who are shown as elected in the City's unofficial results.
Richmond City Council — Three Advance Richmond Candidates
Gary Law — 15,759 votes — 1st place
Gary Law received the most votes of all candidates for Richmond City Council, finishing in first place.
Sheldon Starrett — 13,576 votes
Kevin Lai — 12,006 votes
Richmond Board of Education — Three Advance Richmond School Trustee Candidates
Rod Belleza — 17,762 votes
Danny Chang — 16,773 votes
Dean Billings — 16,475 votes
Thank You, Richmond
This election reflects months of conversations with residents, community outreach, volunteer involvement and the dedication of candidates and their supporters.
Advance Richmond sincerely thanks everyone who participated in the democratic process, including voters who made their voices heard, volunteers who generously contributed their time, and the families and community members who supported the team.
We also recognize all candidates who took part in this election and congratulate the other candidates shown as elected in the City's unofficial results.
To our six team members: congratulations on this important milestone.
As the campaign comes to a close, our commitment to serving Richmond remains stronger than ever. We look forward to listening to residents, engaging constructively with the community and participating responsibly in public affairs.
Thank you, Richmond.
Source: https://www.richmond.ca/electionservices/electionresults/Results.aspx
