Preliminary
The preliminary local election results for Merritt, British Columbia show that voters have re-elected Mayor Mike Goetz and returned the entire current council to City Hall for another four-year term.
Mayoral Election Results
Incumbent Mike Goetz secured a second consecutive term as mayor in a landslide victory over challenger Gordon Keyser:
* Mike Goetz (Incumbent): 1,249 votes (Re-elected)
* Gordon Keyser: 466 votes
City Council Election Results
All six incumbent councillors were successful in retaining their seats on City Hall, defeating challengers Melvina White and Steve Pimm:
* Adam Etchart (Re-elected – topped the poll for the third consecutive election)
* Paul Petroczi (Re-elected)
* Yvette Baxter (Re-elected)
* Wendy Charney (Re-elected)
* Dana Egan (Re-elected)
* Manuel Olguin (Re-elected)
(Note: Results are preliminary and subject to official determination and verification by the Chief Election Officer).
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