Media Release - Nomination Day August 21, 2026
August 4, 2026
Nomination Day is August 21, 2026, for the 2026 Municipal Election,
Nomination Papers Must be Filed No Later than 2:00 p.m.
TEESWATER, ON – Residents interested in running for Municipal Council or School Board Trustee in
the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections, must file their nomination papers with their local
municipality by Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Eligible candidates can file nomination papers with their local Municipal Clerk during regular
business hours until the Nomination Day deadline. Candidates are encouraged to contact their local
municipality or visit their local municipal website for nomination forms, election information, and
to schedule an appointment to file their papers.
Candidates should be aware of the following requirements:
• Nomination papers must be filed with the applicable Municipal Clerk by 2:00 p.m. on Nomination
Day, Friday, August 21, 2026.
• Municipal Council candidates must submit Form 2 – Endorsement of Nomination signed by at least
25 eligible voters.
• Candidates must be registered before spending money on their campaign or accepting campaign
contributions.
• A filing fee of $200 for Head of Council candidates and $100 for all other offices is required
when submitting nomination papers.
• Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements to run for municipal office and are encouraged
to confirm their eligibility before filing nomination papers. For more information, visit your
local municipal election website or contact your Municipal Clerk.
Following Nomination Day, Municipal Clerks will review all submitted nominations and will determine
whether each candidate meets the qualifications and requirements under the Municipal Elections Act,
1996. Candidates whose nominations are certified will be eligible to run in the election. Those
whose nominations are rejected will be notified.
The 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections will take place across all municipalities in the
Province of Ontario. Voting in municipalities in the Bruce County will be conducted using an
internet and telephone voting system; paper ballots will not be used.
The voting period will open on Monday, October 19, 2026, and close on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Residents are encouraged to vote early.
For more information about running for Municipal Council, School Board Trustee or Third-Party Advertisers, nomination requirements, or to obtain nomination forms, visit your local municipal website or contact your local Municipal Clerk.
More Information:
Vivian Kennedy
Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk
Municipality of South Bruce
519-392-6623 x 235
vkennedy@southbruce.ca