Banner for the 2026 Municipal Election. Large white text on a dark blue background reads “Vote” with smaller text underneath stating “in the 2026 Municipal Election.” Below, a dark blue rectangle displays the date “October 26” beside a large blue circle containing a white checkmark. The background features layered blue waves and geometric shapes. On the right side, the Durham Region Votes logo appears over a light blue map graphic. The design uses shades of blue and white throughout.

Municipal Elections

Make it count. Vote on October 26, 2026. 

The next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026.

On May 7, the provincial government passed Bill 100, Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, which changes how the Regional Chair is selected—from being elected by residents to being appointed by the province. This means that the Office of Regional Chair will not be included for the 2026 municipal election.

Regional Councillors will continue to be elected.

Please view the information for your municipality found in the links below:

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.

2026 Municipal Election Key Dates:

Date:

Explanation:

May 1, 2026

Nominations may be filed

August 21, 2026

Last day to file nominations

October 26, 2026

Voting Day

November 15, 2026

New term of office begins

December 31, 2026

End of campaign period

March 30, 2027

Financial Filing Deadline

Anyone can vote in a municipal election who, on the day of the election, is:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • A Canadian citizen
  • Either a resident of the municipality or a property owner or tenant or the spouse of an owner or tenant in the municipality during a specified time just before the election; and
  • Not otherwise prohibited from voting.

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.

Contact Us

The Regional Municipality of Durham
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby, Ontario Canada L1N 6A3

Telephone: 311 (within region limits)
Telephone: 905-668-7711
Toll-Free: 1-800-372-1102

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