Elections

Municipal elections in Ontario are held every four years on the fourth Monday of October.

The next municipal election will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Eligible voters will have the option to vote online or by phone.

Key Dates in the 2026 Municipal Election Campaign

Nomination Period for Candidates:

  • May 1, 2026 to August 21, 2026
  • Nomination Day: Friday, August 21, 2026 (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)

Certification of Nominations:

August 24, 2026 by 4:00 p.m.


Official List of Candidates Posted with any Declarations of Acclamation:

August 24, 2026 after 4:00 p.m.


Third Party Advertising Registration Period:

May 1, 2026 to October 23, 2026 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)


'Lame Duck' Period (Restricted Acts for Council - If Applicable):

August 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. to November 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.


Election Signs permitted in Compliance with Election Sign By-law

  • August 22, 2026 to October 29, 2026

For full details, please refer to Election Sign By-law 2022-12, which is subject to change.


Preliminary List of Electors Released to the Public:

September 1, 2026


Voting Period for Electors:

Tuesday October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to Monday October 26, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.


Term of New Council:

November 15, 2026 to November 14, 2030


Campaign Period

  • Nomination Period: May 1, 2026 to August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Last date for any Candidate and Third Party campaigning: December 31, 2026
  • Candidate and Third Party Financial Reporting Deadline: March 30, 2027 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Late Candidate and Third Party Financial Reporting 9subject to $500 late filing fee): April 29, 2027 at 2:00 p.m.

The last municipal election was held on October 24, 2022.

Under the Municipal Elections Act, the four-year term of office for the current council and school board trustees 2022 - 2026.