Key Dates
Important dates for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections are listed below:
| Date | Information |
| April 29, 2026 |
Joint Candidate Information Session Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (virtual/remote) |
| May 1, 2026 |
First day candidates can file nomination papers and first day third-party advertisers can register. |
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May 6, 2026 |
Joint Candidate Information Session Clerks on Call - in-person Monora Park Pavillion, 500 Monora Park Pavillion Road, Mono at 7:00 p.m. |
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May 7, 2026 |
Joint Candidate Information Session Clerks on Call - in-person Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex, 200 Fiddle Park Lane, Shelburne at 10:00 a.m. |
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August 21, 2026 |
Nomination Day - on Nomination Day, nominations may only be filed between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. A candidate who wishes to withdraw their nomination must notify the clerk in writing before 2:00 p.m. |
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August 24, 2026 |
Clerk Certifies List of Candidates - all nominations to be examined and certified by 4:00 p.m. |
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October 23, 2026 |
Last day third-party advertisers can register. |
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TBD - October 2026 |
Advance Voting Period and Voter Assistance Centre open at Municipal Office. Details to be provided once confirmed. |
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October 26, 2026 |
Election/Voting Day |
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October 27, 2026 |
Official election results declared |
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November 15, 2026 |
New term of Council commences (2026-2030) |
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November 18, 2026 |
Inaugural Council Meeting |