Important Dates
2026 Municipal and School Board Election: Key Dates
| Current until August 12, 2026 |
Revisions to the Voter Information Individuals may confirm, update, or add their information to the municipal and provincial voters lists online at: https://www.registertovoteon.ca/ |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 |
Nomination Period Begins Candidates may begin filing nomination forms starting Friday, May 1, 2026, and may continue to file on any business day thereafter until Nomination Day (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). On Nomination Day, Friday, August 21, 2026, nomination forms may be submitted between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. s.33(4)(b) Third Party Advertiser Registration Period Begins Individuals, corporations, or trade unions may file the prescribed form with the Clerk to become a registered third-party advertiser. Restrictions apply regarding who is eligible to register. s.88.6(7) |
| Friday, May 1, 2026, to Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. |
Campaign Period Begins The campaign period begins when a candidate files their nomination form and ends on December 31, 2026. Alternative time periods apply if the candidate withdraws their nomination, the Clerk rejects the nomination, or the candidate extends their campaign to eliminate a deficit. s.88.24(1),(2) |
| August 2026 | Elections Ontario to deliver the Preliminary List of Electors |
| Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. |
Nomination Day *Nomination Period Ends The last day to file a nomination. On this date, nomination forms may only be submitted between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. s.33(4)(b) The last day for a candidate to withdraw their nomination is by filing a written notice with the Clerk no later than 2:00 p.m. s.36 |
| Monday, August 24, 2026 |
Certification Day The Clerk shall examine all filed nomination forms prior to 4:00 p.m. and, if satisfied, certify the nominations s.35(1),(2) By 4:00 p.m., the Clerk shall also declare any candidate(s) elected by acclamation. s.37(1) |
| Tuesday, September 1, 2026 |
Voters’ List The Clerk shall make the voters’ list available to eligible individuals upon written request. S.23(2),(3),(4) Revisions to the Voters’ List Individuals may apply to the Clerk’s Office until close of voting on October 26, 2026, to have their name added to or removed from the voters’ list, or to update their information. Requests may also be made to remove the name of a deceased person. s.24, 25 |
| Friday October 16 2026 at 9:00 A.M |
Voting Period Begins Internet Voting Period opens for voting for candidates using Voter Information Letters received by eligible electors. |
| Friday, October 23, 2026 |
Close of Third Party Advertiser Registration Period Last day for a third party advertiser to file a notice of registration, or withdraw their registration, during office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) s.88.6(7), s.88.6(15) |
| Monday, October 26, 2026 |
Voting Day Voting opportunities will be available until 8:00 p.m. Voting Help Centres will be published in advance. |
| Tuesday, October 27, 2026 |
Declaration of Results As soon as possible, the Clerk shall declare the results and advise the public. s.(4),(4.1) |
| Sunday, November 15, 2026 |
New Term of Office Commences Elected members must take the oath of office before assuming their seat. The inaugural meeting of Council will be held on November 26, 2026. |
| Thursday, December 31, 2026 |
Campaign Period Ends Last day for candidates and registered third party advertisers to provide written notice of a deficit and the continuation of their campaign period. s.88.24(2), s.88.28 |
| Tuesday, March 30, 2027 |
Filing Date By 2:00 p.m., last day for candidates and registered third party advertisers to file initial financial statements and auditors reports. s.88.30(1) |
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Cobourg, ON K9A 2M2
Phone: 905-372-4301
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