Elections 2026
Elections
Municipal & School Board Election (Monday, October 26, 2026)
The Clerk is appointed the Municipal Returning Officer by statute and is responsible for the administration and management of municipal elections every four years in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act.
Am I on the voters list?
It’s quick and easy to check your voter information!
For the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, the voters’ list will be prepared using the Permanent Register of Electors maintained by Elections Ontario.
Even if you received a voter card for a recent federal or provincial election, this does not automatically guarantee that your information is up to date for the municipal election — especially if you have moved, changed your name, or need to update your school support.
What’s changed?
- Elections Ontario is now responsible for maintaining the voters’ register used for municipal elections.
- Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) no longer prepares municipal voters’ lists, but it continues to collect school support information, which determines which school board ballot you receive.
- Municipalities use the register provided by Elections Ontario to prepare their official voters’ lists.
What should you do?
Residents are encouraged to check and update their voter information ahead of the 2026 Municipal Election to ensure they are included on the voters’ list and receive the correct ballot.
Join AMO’s Free Online Workshop Series
Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities
As Ontario heads toward the 2026 municipal elections, both current elected officials and aspiring candidates are facing increasing challenges, from navigating divisive politics and social media pressures to maintaining personal wellbeing under public scrutiny.
In partnership with Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and Nominee, this new online workshop series is designed to equip participants with the tools, resilience, and confidence to lead effectively — and to reconnect with the purpose that inspired them to serve their communities.
✨ Offered at no cost
✨ Delivered online
✨ Two tailored learning streams
🔹 Stream 1: For Current Municipal Elected Officials at the municipal level across Ontario who are considering Re-Election in 2026
Workshop Dates (6:30 – 8:00 p.m.)
March 26, 2026
April 23, 2026
May 7, 2026
👉 Click here to register for Stream 1
🔹 Stream 2: For First-Time Candidates & Community Members considering a run for municipal office in 2026.
Ideal for community members exploring whether municipal office is right for them and looking to build confidence before launching a campaign.
Workshop Dates (6:30 – 8:00 p.m.)
March 10, 2026
April 7, 2026
April 28, 2026
May 19, 2026
👉 Click here to register for Stream 2
📌 Why Participate?
Participants will:
Strengthen leadership resilience
Learn strategies for navigating challenging public environments
Build confidence in public service roles
Connect with like-minded leaders across Ontario
🔗 Learn More
Full workshop details and registration information are available through AMO.
Below are the important dates and deadlines for candidates, third party advertisers, and voters for the 2026 Municipal Election.
📅 Friday, May 1, 2026
Nominations & Third Party Registration Open
First day to file a Nomination Paper for:
Mayor
Councillor
School Board Trustee
Once a nomination paper is filed with the Clerk:
Candidates may begin raising and spending money on their campaign
A preliminary spending limit will be provided
A preliminary contribution limit will be provided to candidates running for Mayor and Councillor
(Does not apply to School Board Trustee candidates)
Third Party Advertisers
First day to file a Notice of Registration
A third party advertiser cannot raise or spend money, nor begin advertising, until registration is certified by the Clerk
A preliminary spending limit will be provided upon certification
📅 Friday, August 21, 2026
Nomination Deadline
Candidate nominations may be filed with the Clerk between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
By 2 p.m., last day for a candidate to withdraw their nomination by filing a written notice with the Clerk.
📅 Monday, August 24, 2026 – 4:00 p.m.
Last day for the Clerk to certify nomination papers.
📅 Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Voters’ List becomes available to certified candidates.
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
First possible day to hold an Advance Vote.
📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Final spending limits provided to:
Candidates
Registered third party advertisers
Final self-contribution limits provided to candidates running for:
Mayor
Councillor
(Does not apply to School Board Trustee candidates)
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
Last day to register as a Third Party Advertiser.
🗳️ Monday, October 26, 2026
Election Day
Voter Assistance Centre – Town Administration Office -5 First Street, Moosonee, Ontario P0L1Y0
Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
📅 Sunday, November 15, 2026
The 2026–2030 Term of Office begins.
📊 2027 Financial Filing Deadlines
📅 Thursday, December 31, 2026
End of campaign period for candidates and third party advertisers.
Last day to file a Notice of Extension (Form 6) to continue fundraising in order to eliminate a deficit.
📅 Tuesday, March 30, 2027 – 2:00 p.m.
Deadline to file the Initial Financial Statement.
📅 Wednesday, June 30, 2027
End of extended campaign period (if extension filed).
📅 Friday, September 24, 2027 – 2:00 p.m.
Deadline to file the Supplementary Financial Statement
(Applies only to those who extended their campaign period.)
Monday, October 26, 2026
Paper Ballot Voting
Voter Assistance Centre – Town Administration Office -5 First Street, Moosonee, Ontario P0L1Y0
Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Clerk’s department is responsible for accepting nominations of candidates running for office, preparing voters’ lists, preparing ballots, selecting sites and staff for voting locations for advance voting days and voting day, and certification and distribution of election results.
The Clerk, as Returning Officer, conducts elections for the offices of:
Mayor
Councillors (4)