Elections

• A signed nomination paper delivered to the clerk
• ID proving that you meet local eligibility criteria
• A form showing that 25 voters endorse your candidacy
• The nomination filing fee of either $100 (council member) or $200 (mayor)

• Elections Ontario provides the municipality with the voter list
• The clerk reviews this list to add and remove names and/or adjust voter information

• All candidates must file paperwork by 2 p.m.
• This is the last day for candidates to withdraw their nomination by providing written correspondence to the clerk by no later than 2 p.m

• All candidates will be certified by the clerk by 4 p.m.
• Acclamations are announced

• Candidates now have access to the voter list. Members of the public can access the list, but only to confirm they are on it, and that their information is correct
• From now until election day, requests can be made to the clerk to amend the list to add or remove voters or amend voter information

While some municipalities may have already held advance poles since September 26, 2026, this is the official election day

• Voting places are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. OCTOBER 26, 2026 unless otherwise established by the clerk