Information for Candidates

Nomination Day was August 21, 2026 with the opportunity to file nominations closing at 2:00 pm. Please see the List of Certified Candidates.

The upcoming Municipal Election to elect a Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Ward Councillors and School Board Trustees will be held on Monday October 26, 2026. This four (4) year Term of Office starts November 15, 2026 and will end on November 14, 2030.

Any individual who has filed a nomination form must complete and submit a Financial Statement - Auditor's Report Candidate (Form 4) by 2:00pm on Tuesday March 30, 2027 (as the last Friday in March following the election is Good Friday and the following Monday is Easter Monday). Review the 2026 candidates' guide - Ontario municipal council and school board elections for more information.

A Candidates campaign period begins on the date that Nomination papers are filed with the Clerk. A Candidates campaign period ends on December 31, 2026 unless the nomination is withdrawn, the candidate was not certified, or the campaign is extended to pay down a deficit.

Campaign Finances, Bank Accounts, and Contributions
  • Candidates must open a bank account if they accept any contributions (including money from themselves) or incur any expenses.
  • The Nomination fee is considered to be a personal expense, not a campaign expense.
  • All contributions must be deposited into the campaign bank account. All expenses must be paid out from the same account.
  • Inventory from previous campaigns (i.e. signs) used in the 2026 campaign, must be reported using the current market value as a contribution to their campaign.
  • Likewise, reusable campaign materials must be valued and reported as closing inventory.
  • If a candidate uses their credit card for purchases, they should make sure they keep clear, defendable records showing that the expense was reimbursed from the campaign account.
  • The Clerk will calculate the maximum amount of campaign expenses that each candidate may incur and will provide a final "Certificate of Maximum Campaign Expenses - Candidates" form to the candidate on or before September 30, 2026.

For candidates who have filed their nominations or for additional information, please review the Central Huron Candidate Information Package.

 

General Resources
Central Huron Resources for Candidates
Forms for Candidates