Election

Below are some municipal resources that Certified Candidates can reference pertaining specifically to Merrickville-Wolford. 

The Merrickville-Wolford & District Chamber of Commerce is organizing and hosting 2 Candidate Moderated Question Forums. Please see the dates, times and information below:

Wolford Ward & Mayoral Candidates Moderated Question Forum

Date: Monday, September 21st

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Eastons Corners Centennial Hall (43 Park St, Eastons Corners)

More Information: https://merrickvillechamber.ca/event/wolford-ward-and-mayoral-candidates-moderated-question-forum/

All Candidates Moderated Question Forum

Date: Monday, October 5th 

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

Location: Merrickville Community Centre (106 Read St, Merrickville)

More Information: https://merrickvillechamber.ca/event/all-candidates-moderated-question-forum/

There is an informal community meet-and-greet with Merrickville-Wolford municipal candidates being held at Merrickville Legion Branch 245.

Coffee with the Candidates

Date: Sunday, October 4th 

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Location: Merrickville Legion Branch 245 (229 Main St W, Merrickville)

More Information:

• All municipal candidates from both wards are invited
  Coffee, tea & cookies provided
  Community members: Drop in anytime!
  This is a casual, informal opportunity for residents to:
  
  Meet and get to know the candidates
  Ask questions
  Share ideas and concerns
  Talk about the community and what matters to them
  Connect with candidates in a relaxed setting.
• There will be NO FORMAL SPEECHES or DEBATE.
  Instead, the afternoon will focus on conversation and getting to know one another.
   Five-minute conversation rotation: A bell will ring approximately every 3-5 minutes to encourage everyone to circulate, ensuring residents have an opportunity to speak with all of the candidates rather than staying with one person for the whole afternoon.

*Please be advised: The Village of Merrickville-Wolford has no affiliation in the organization or hosting of any candidate sessions. 

As of January 1, 2024, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is no longer responsible for collecting voter information for local elections. However, MPAC is legisaltively required to collect school support designations.

Homeowners and tenants have until June 1, 2026 to update their school support designations to be accurately included on the Preliminary List of Electors ahead of the 2026 municipal and school board elections.

Update your school support through MPAC's School Support Designation toolkit. 

As a property owner in Ontario, you are required to support a school system, even if you do not have children or your children are not currently attending school. This information can be found on your Property Assessment Notice. For more information about school support designations, visit the MPAC website. 

Please view the poster below on information regarding how you can still update your school support designation through MPAC.

The 2026 Municipal Election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026. The Village of Merrickville-Wolford voters will have the option to vote by either in-person paper ballot, internet, or telephone.

Eligible electors will have the opportunity to vote in their local council and school board representatives.

Register to be on Voter's List & School Support Designation

To learn how Elections Ontario maintains the Voter's List, or to confirm, update or add your information to the List, visit the Elections Ontario website at www.registertovoteon.ca​

To confirm or change your school support, visit the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) website at https://www.mpac.ca/en/SchoolSupportDesignationtoolkit

Council Positions Available in the 2026 Election

The Council of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford is composed of five (5) members:

• Mayor - 1 position
• Councillor - Merrickville Ward - 2 positions
• Councillor - Wolford Ward - 2 positions 

All positions are for a four-year term, beginning on November 15, 2026, following the municipal election.

School Board Trustee positions will also be on the ballot. Details will be posted when confirmed.