Municipal Elections
The next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026. For information about elected municipal offices, please view the information for your municipality found in the links below:
- Town of Ajax
- Township of Brock
- Municipality of Clarington
- City of Oshawa
- City of Pickering
- Township of Scugog
- Township of Uxbridge
- Town of Whitby
Your voice matters – especially in municipal elections. This is the level of government that shapes your everyday life, from the roads you drive on to the water you drink and the services you rely on. Voting is your chance to influence the decisions that directly affect your community. Make it count – vote in the 2026 Municipal Election.
MMAH Election Candidate Information Sessions:
Representatives from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) will be providing two information sessions for those considering running for local office, or registering a third party advertising campaign in the 2026 Municipal Election.
Use these links to view the slide deck or the recording from the March 25th session.
You can register to attend the April 14th session by clicking on the button below:
2026 Municipal Election Key Dates:
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Date: |
Explanation: |
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May 1, 2026 |
Nominations may be filed |
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August 21, 2026 |
Last day to file nominations |
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October 26, 2026 |
Voting Day |
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November 15, 2026 |
New term of office begins |
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December 31, 2026 |
End of campaign period |
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March 30, 2027 |
Financial Filing Deadline |
| Information for Voters |
Anyone can vote in a municipal election who, on the day of the election, is:
Your name must be on the voters’ list in order to cast a ballot. Please visit Elections Ontario's Voter Registration Service to confirm, update or add your information to the voters' list. |
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