Key dates for candidates and third party advertisers interested in participating in the 2026 municipal election.
Friday May 1
Nomination Period Begins
- First day to file a nomination paper for the offices of Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustee
- once the nomination paper is filed with the Village, the candidate can start raising and spending money on their campaign
- preliminary spending limit provided to candidates
- preliminary contribution limit provided to candidates running for Mayor and Councillor (does not apply to School Board Trustee candidates)
- First day to file a notice of registration as a third party advertiser
- a third party advertiser cannot raise or spend money on their campaign, nor begin advertising, until their registration is certified by the Village
- preliminary spending limit provided to third party advertiser upon certification
Friday August 21
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Beginning at 9:00 AM Deadline: 2:00 PM
Nomination Day
- Deadline for candidates to:
- file a nomination
- withdraw a nomination
- change office
Monday October 26
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Beginning at 10:00 AM Deadline: 8:00 PM
Municipal Election Day
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) offers various sessions for individuals considering running for municipal council in the 2026 election.
Visit the AMO website to view details on their various sessions.
So, You Want to Run For Municipal Council? Information Session Dates
Session 1
Date: Saturday, April 25th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Elgin Hall, 47 Main Street, Elgin (Rideau Lakes)
Session 2
Date: Thursday, April 30th
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell Street (Brockville)
Session 3
Date: Thursday, May 7th
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: 1 Jessie Street, Landsowne (Township of Leeds & Thousand Islands)
Session 4
Date: Thursday, May 14th
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Grand Room, 360 Dibble Street West (Prescott)
Session 5
Date: Thursday, May 21st
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 County Rd 44, Kemptville (North Grenville)