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 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.