# Candidate Replies – 2026 Elections - Link: https://historicsteveston.ca/2026-candidates/ - Published: 2026-10-05T14:21:28-07:00 - Author: Chris Mathieson This month, the Steveston Historical Society asked every Richmond candidate for Mayor, Council, School Trustee and MLA five questions about local heritage. Answers are published in full, exactly as submitted, in alphabetical order. The Society is non-partisan and does not endorse or oppose any candidate or organization, but we trust these answers might be useful in helping you make your decisions. ![](https://historicsteveston.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Screenshot-1122-edited- 300x205.png) Notice of By-Election, MR SE 35, file 4569, By-election for Councillor – June 24, 1967 _(from Richmond Archives)_ --- [Mayoral Candidate Answers](https://historicsteveston.ca/2026-candidates/mayor/) [Council Candidate Answers](https://historicsteveston.ca/2026-candidates/council/) [School Trustee Candidate Answers](https://historicsteveston.ca/2026-candidates/school-trustee/) [MLA Candidate Answers _(deadline: Oct 14th)_ --- _**Note:** If you’re a municipal candidate who didn’t submit by the deadline (Oct 7 at Noon) but would still like to contribute your responses, please reach out to [chris@historicsteveston.ca](https://historicsteveston.ca/2026-candidates/chris@historicsteveston.ca) right away._ ⏳ Response received after the October 7 noon deadline. Provincial candidates have until October 14.