2026 Municipal Election

The Municipal & School Board Election will take place on October 26, 2026.

Information about becoming a candidate and voting will be posted once the next municipal election cycle begins.

Election timelines

Date	Action
Until August 12, 2026	Revisions to Voter Information Individuals may confirm, update, or add their information to the municipal and provincial voters lists online at: registertovoteon.ca.
Friday, February 26, 2026	Last day for notice of intent to pass a bylaw to submit questions to electors. s.8.1(3). Note: At least one public meeting to be held prior to the passage of a By-law.
Monday, March 2, 2026	Last day to pass a by-law to submit a question to the electors. s.8.1(1).
Tuesday, March 17, 2026	Last day to give notice of passing a by-law to submit a question to electors. s.8.1(4).
Tuesday, April 7, 2026	Deadline for school boards to provide school board election clerks with a copy of the report on the determination and distribution of trustees. Education Act, Reg. 412/00 s.9.
Thursday, April 30, 2026	Last day for municipalities and local boards to establish rules and procedures regarding the use of municipal and board resources during the campaign period. s.88.18.
Friday, May 1, 2026	Nomination Period Begins Candidates may begin filing nomination forms starting Friday, May 1, 2026, and may continue to file on any business day thereafter until Nomination Day (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). On Nomination Day, Friday, August 21, 2026, nomination forms may be submitted between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. s.33(4)(b). Third-Party Advertiser Registration Period Begins Individuals, corporations, or trade unions may file the prescribed form with the Clerk to become a registered third-party advertiser. Restrictions apply regarding who is eligible to register. s.88.6(7).
Friday, May 1 to Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.	Campaign Period Begins The campaign period begins when a candidate files their nomination form and ends on December 31, 2026. Alternative time periods apply if the candidate withdraws their nomination, the Clerk rejects the nomination, or the candidate extends their campaign to eliminate a deficit. s.88.24(1),(2).
Monday, June 1, 2026	Last day to establish procedures and forms for the use of voting and vote counting equipment authorized by by-law. s.42(4)1(i).
August 2026	Elections Ontario to deliver the Preliminary List of Electors
Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.	Nomination Day (nomination period ends) The last day to file a nomination. On this date, nomination forms may only be submitted between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. s.33(4)(b). The last day for a candidate to withdraw their nomination is by filing a written notice with the Clerk no later than 2:00 p.m. s.36.
Monday, August 24, 2026	Certification Day The Clerk shall examine all filed nomination forms before 4:00 p.m. and, if satisfied, certify the nominations s.35(1),(2). By 4:00 p.m., the Clerk shall also declare any candidate(s) elected by acclamation. s.37(1).
Tuesday, September 1, 2026	Voters’ List The Clerk shall make the voters’ list available to eligible individuals upon written request. S.23(2),(3),(4). Revisions to the Voters’ List Individuals may apply to the Clerk’s Office until the close of voting on October 26, 2026, to have their name added to or removed from the voters’ list, or to update their information. Requests may also be made to remove the name of a deceased person. s.24, 25
Friday, October 23, 2026	Close of Third-Party Advertiser Registration Period Last day for a third-party advertiser to file a notice of registration, or withdraw their registration, during office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) s.88.6(7), s.88.6(15).
Friday, October 26, 2026	Voting Day Voting opportunities will be available between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Voting locations will be published in advance, and voter notification packages will be provided.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026	Declaration of Results As soon as possible, the Clerk shall declare the results and advise the public. s.(4),(4.1)
Sunday, November 15, 2026	New Term of Office Commences Elected members must take the oath of office before assuming their seat.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026	Inaugural meeting of Council. Time to be confirmed.
Thursday, December 31, 2026	Campaign Period Ends Last day for candidates and registered third-party advertisers to provide written notice of a deficit and the continuation of their campaign period. s.88.24(2), s.88.28.
Tuesday, March 30, 2027	Filing Date By 2:00 p.m., the last day for candidates and registered third-party advertisers to file initial financial statements and auditors' reports. s.88.30(1).

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