The ballots are taking shape for next month’s local government elections, with the nomination period now closed and voters across the region getting a clearer picture of their choices.

In Campbell River, the race for mayor will feature two candidates, with Kermit Dahl facing Andy Speck.

The council race is considerably more crowded, with 15 candidates competing for six seats.

Courtenay voters will have three choices for mayor, with Trish McPhail, Manno Theos and Bob Wells all seeking the position.

The race for Courtenay council is the largest in the region, with 20 candidates running for six available seats.

There will be no mayoral race in Comox after Nicole Minions was the only candidate to submit nomination papers for the position and was acclaimed as mayor.

Comox voters will still have decisions to make at the council level, with 11 candidates seeking six seats.

In Cumberland, Vickey Brown is the lone candidate listed for mayor, while seven candidates are seeking positions on Village Council.

Candidates for school trustee positions have also been declared in Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland.

With nominations now closed, candidates will move into the campaign stretch ahead of general voting day on Saturday, October 17.

Voters will have the opportunity over the coming weeks to learn more about the candidates and their priorities before heading to the polls.

For the full lists of candidates, visit City of Campbell River, City of Courtenay, Town of Comox and Village of Cumberland.