Richmond BC Mayoral Election 2026 | Meet the 7 Candidates

Richmond residents will head to the polls on Saturday, October 17, 2026, to elect their next mayor. With seven candidates running, voters have a range of backgrounds, experience, and priorities to consider. In this election overview, Richmond local Chris Dinnell introduces the seven candidates running for Mayor of Richmond, BC, exploring their professional backgrounds, political experience, campaign priorities, and visions for the city's future. From public safety and housing affordability to property taxes, transportation, economic development, and transparency at City Hall, get to know the people hoping to lead Richmond. Meet the 2026 Richmond Mayoral Candidates DICKENS CHEUNG | We Are Richmond A Richmond father of four, UBC Sauder graduate, and local manufacturing business leader. His campaign emphasizes government accountability, community engagement, public safety, and responsible municipal leadership. https://www.wearerichmond.ca/meet-dic... DENNET "THE CAT GUY" LEE | Independent With a background in kinesiology, fitness, and personal training, Lee emphasizes community conversations, listening to residents, and bringing people together outside traditional party politics. https://votemate.org/bc2026/candidate... GOLDENTIGER KING | Independent An entrepreneur with experience in entertainment, television, acting, and business. His proposals focus on job creation, small businesses, tourism, public safety, and affordable housing. https://en.votemate.org/c/14092?ridin... KASH HEED | Independent A Richmond city councillor, former BC MLA, provincial Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, and former police chief. His campaign focuses on public safety, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability. https://kashheed2026.com/ ROB HOWARD | Richmond Forward A former Richmond city councillor and MLA for Richmond Centre with experience in finance, entrepreneurship, and seniors housing. His priorities include community safety, attainable housing, economic growth, waterfront development, and municipal accountability. https://robhowardformayor.ca/ MEI KANG | Action Richmond A longtime Richmond resident, entrepreneur, and founder of Happy May Education Centre. Her campaign highlights neighbourhood safety, families and seniors, transparent government, small businesses, and economic development. https://www.happymayor.ca/ ALEXA LOO | Richmond Strong A three-term Richmond city councillor, Chartered Professional Accountant, and two-time Winter Olympian. Her priorities include public safety, financial oversight, responsible development, infrastructure, and government transparency. https://www.richmondstrong.ca/platform Key Issues in the Richmond 2026 Municipal Election Richmond voters are considering several important issues affecting the community: Public safety, policing, and neighbourhood security Housing affordability and responsible development Property taxes, municipal spending, and accountability Small businesses, local jobs, and economic growth Transportation, infrastructure, and future development Transparency and public engagement at City Hall These decisions will help shape Richmond's future for homeowners, renters, families, seniors, and local businesses. Richmond BC Election Information Election Day: Saturday, October 17, 2026 For official candidate information, voting locations, advance voting dates, voter eligibility, and election updates, visit the City of Richmond: https://www.richmond.ca/city-hall/ele... We encourage Richmond residents to explore each candidate's platform, learn about the issues, and make an informed decision. Join the Conversation What matters most to you in Richmond's 2026 municipal election? Public safety? Housing affordability? Property taxes? The future of our neighbourhoods? Share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe for more Richmond BC community news, local updates, and conversations about the city we call home.