When are local elections held?
Elections for municipal government are held every four years on the fourth Monday of October. When the polling day falls on a holiday, polling day shall be the next succeeding day that is not a holiday. The next municipal election will be held Monday, October 26, 2026. We will insert the 2026 Municipal Election Notice once it becomes available. The last municipal election was held on Monday, October 24, 2022.
Here are the official results:
https://www.amo.on.ca/about-us/municipal-101/municipal-elections
https://www.ontario.ca/page/municipal-elections
Check that you are on the voters’ list for municipal elections.
Who can be a candidate?
- Candidate must be a resident of the municipality or a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant;
- a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old;
- not legally prohibited from voting; and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.
- You will need 25 signatures on your nomination form and must pay a fee of $100 ($200 for mayor).
Ontario Municipal Councillors Guide
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Nomination Paper – Form 1
To be completed by a person wishing to be a candidate in a municipal or school board election. Must be filed with the municipal clerk of the municipality responsible for conducting the election, along with the prescribed fee. scasey@dubreuilville.ca 705 884 2340 Ext. 122
Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report Candidate – Form 4
To be completed by every candidate in a municipal or school board election. Must be filed with the municipal clerk. scasey@dubreuilville.ca 705 884 2340 Ext. 122