Reminder: Nominations for 2026 Bencher By-Election (County of Westminster) close on October 15

This is a reminder that the deadline for nominations of candidates for the 2026 Bencher By-Election in the County of Westminster (District No. 4) must be received by the Law Society by 4:30 pm on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

To submit a nomination, please complete the Candidate’s Information form and the Nomination and Consent form; the latter must be signed by two nominators (who are eligible to vote in the respective district of the candidate they are nominating [District No. 4 for Westminster County] and who are members in good standing) and must contain the nominee’s consent to the nomination.

More information about the roles and duties of the Benchers, relevant Law Society Rules, and the election process is available on the Bencher Elections webpage of the Law Society website.

If you have questions about the election process, please contact Elections@lsbc.org.