Municipal Election
October 26th, 2026
Your Voice. Your Community. Your Vote.
Municipal elections are your opportunity to shape the future of your community. From housing and public services to transportation and community wellbeing, local decisions directly impact daily life.
The next municipal election will take place on October 26th, 2026. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to get informed, get involved, and get ready to vote.
Key Dates
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May 1st, 2026 - Candidate nominations open
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August 21st, 2026 at 2:00pm - Deadline to register as a candidate
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October 26th, 2026 - Election Day
How to Vote
More information is available at: https://www.ontario.ca/document/2026-voters-guide-ontario-municipal-council-and-school-board-elections/how-vote-your​​​
You can vote in a municipal election if you:
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Are a Canadian citizen
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Are 18 years of age or older
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Live in the municipality (or own/rent property there)
Visit RegisterToVoteON.ca to:
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Check your registration (makes voting easier)
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Update your details
What ID Do You Need?
To vote, you must bring one piece of identification showing your name and address
Candidates
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In the municipal election, you will vote for:
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Mayor
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Local Councillors (by ward)
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School Board Trustees
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As nominations are confirmed, this page will include:
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Contact names​
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Contact information
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Campaign websites
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Local
Candidate Debates
As we are notified of upcoming events involving candidates, we will post them here:​
Key issues in the
Halton Region
Housing and Homelessness
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Housing is a key issue right now, here are some resources to get informed:
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Housing Fact Sheet - key findings from CDH Community Data Watche
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Housing Support Advocacy - a document created and shared by the Halton Region for region-specific issues
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Social Planning Toronto Factsheet on Housing and Homelessness
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Also available in Tamil, Bengali, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic​
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Guaranteed Basic Income and Expanding Income Supports
In order to maintain housing, people also need supports for income that will allow them to pay rent, and afford other expenses. Here are some educational resources on income supports:​
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Where is Poverty - CDH Community Data Watch
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Guaranteed Basic Income - a resource to learn more about this income support
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Social Planning Toronto Factsheet on Income Supports
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Also available in Tamil, Bengali, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic​
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