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The Next Municipal Election is in October, 2026

Knowing how municipal elections work in Ontario is important because it allows for better representation of local needs in decision making, better understanding of the impact of politics, and better shared enthusiasm within communities.  The next municipal election will be held Monday, October 26, 2026.

 

For information on how municipal elections work, visit https://www.amo.on.ca/about-us/municipal-101/municipal-elections


What do potential voters and candidates need to know?   

Elections for municipal government are held every four years on the fourth Monday of October. The length of term for all municipal elected officials is four years. The current term started in 2022 and ends in 2026. 

In municipal elections in Ontario, unlike other levels of government, candidates are not elected to represent a political party. 

Eligible voters for municipal elections must be: 

  • A Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old
  • A resident OR a property owner or tenant OR the spouse of an owner or tenant in the municipality
  • To ensure you are on the voters’ list for municipal and school board elections, you may also visit RegisterToVoteON.ca.

Eligible candidates for municipal elections must be:

  • A Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old 
  • A resident of the municipality, a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant
  • Not legally prohibited from voting; and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.

Candidates are also required to pay a fee of $100 ($200 for head of council).

 

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