# Dawson Creek election turnout reaches 34.43% as preliminary results name leaders

> Dawson Creek reported 2,870 ballots cast in its October 17 local election, with turnout of 34.43%. In the preliminary mayoral count, Dwaine Dilworth received 1,422 votes and Kyle MacDonald 897.

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- Published: 2026-10-18T23:00:19+00:00
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The preliminary release also listed the six councillors elected and two trustees for School District 59’s Dawson Creek area. All contests remain subject to the Chief Election Officer’s official determination.

The City’s notice gave the total of 2,870 ballots and turnout of 34.43%, without stating the eligible-voter count. The percentage is therefore reported as the City’s estimate; the Chief Election Officer’s certification is still pending.

## Data

### Figures reported by the source

The table presents local results or allocations published in the official announcement.

Methodology: Values are transcribed from the primary source; where the source calls them preliminary, they are not treated as certified.

| Candidate | Votes (count) |
|---|---|
| Dwaine Dilworth | 1422 |
| Kyle MacDonald | 897 |

Sources: <https://www.dawsoncreek.ca/news/posts/2026-general-local-election-preliminary-election-results/> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/dawson-creek-local-election-preliminary-results-turnout-2026/data/dawson-creek-mayor-votes?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/dawson-creek-local-election-preliminary-results-turnout-2026/data/dawson-creek-mayor-votes?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [City of Dawson Creek](<https://www.dawsoncreek.ca/news/posts/2026-general-local-election-preliminary-election-results/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-19; Published: 2026-10-18)

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