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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:

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.

On April 2, 2026, the Province of Ontario introduced Bill 100, Better Regional Governance Act, which would amend the Municipal Act, 2001, and the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. Bill 100 proposes to eliminate the election for the Office of Regional Chair, replacing it with an appointment process. The Bill has not yet received Royal Assent, therefore beginning on May 1^st, the Regional Clerk will accept nominations for the Office of Regional Chair. Take note that any nominations submitted will be deemed to have been withdrawn on the date the Bill receives Royal Assent. Please contact the Regional Clerk directly at Clerks@Durham.ca for further information.

Statutory Public Notice Regarding the 2026 Municipal Election

MMAH Election Candidate Information Sessions:

Representatives from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) provided 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.

Use this link to view the recording from the April 14th session.

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

Information for Voters

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.