Elections

• View the List of Certified Candidates (Municipal)
• View the List of Certified Candidates (School Board)
• View the List of Acclaimed Candidates (School Board)

Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by surname.

Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by surname.

Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by surname.

Public School Trustee - Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

(English Public School Board) - Trustee

Separate School Trustee - Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board

(English Catholic School Board) - Trustee

Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir - Region de Durham-Peterborough-Kawartha-Clarington

(French Catholic School Board) - Trustee

Conseil scolaire Viamonde - Region de Durham, Haliburton, Northumberland, Peterborough, Victoria

(French Public School Board) - Trustee

• 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)

See Candidate Information for Candidate Guide and Forms

• 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

01. Ministry of Municipal Affairs - Notice of Registration - Third Party Advertisers (Form 7)

02. Declaration of Qualifications - Third Party Advertisers (Form EL418C)

03. Consent to Release Information - Third Party Advertisers (Form EL 422A)

04. Notice to Registered Third Party Financial Statement Filing Requirements (Form EL42(B))

05. Ministry of Municipal Affairs - 2026 Third-Party Advertisers' Guide

06. 2026 Municipal Election - Information for Candidates - HBM Guide