2025 Bencher By-Election in the County of Nanaimo
A by-election will be held on May 15, 2025 for the position of Bencher in the County of Nanaimo (District No.3) to fill the vacancy left by the appointment of Judge Brian Dybwad to the Provincial Court of BC. The term of the successful candidate will begin immediately upon election and will end on December 31, 2025.
The by-election will be conducted in accordance with the Legal Profession Act, Law Society Rules 1-20 to 1-44, and the Code of Professional Conduct for British Columbia.
Voting is now open and will close at 4:30pm on Wednesday, May 14. Instructions and voter credentials were sent to eligible voters in the County of Nanaimo on May 7, 2025.
To view further details regarding the by-election, candidate eligibility and nomination process, voting, and information about the role and duties of Benchers, review the Notice to the Profession, Background Information for Candidates document, and other items listed under Resources on this page.
Further information
For information on the election of Benchers, see Rules 1-20 through 1-44.
If you have questions about the election process, please contact Elections@lsbc.org.
Resources
Notice to the Profession, March 31, 2025
Important dates
Candidate biographies and statements
Background information for candidates
Updates and timeline: Single Legal Regulator Legislation