Rishi Sharma projected to win Saanich mayor

Rishi Sharma elected Saanich mayor as voters shake up council

Saanich is heading toward a major change in leadership following Saturday's municipal election, with Rishi Sharma leading the race to become the district's next mayor.

Rishi Sharma projected to win Saanich mayor

Results are still rolling in for the Saanich municipal election, but Rishi Sharma is in the lead for the mayor’s seat.

Saanich voters await results as ballots are counted in municipal election

Voters chose from 4 mayoral candidates and 27 council prospects competing for 8 seats

Central Saanich voters await results as ballots are counted

Voters chose from 2 mayoral candidates and 10 council prospects competing for 6 seats

Sooke will soon have a new mayor and council as polls have closed

Ballots being counted in the 2026 municipal election for the next mayor and council in Sooke