Elections for municipal government are held every four years on the fourth Monday of October.
The next municipal election will be held Monday, October 26, 2026.
Check that you are on the Voters’ List for municipal elections.
A person must submit an application in order to make any changes to the Voters’ List. The prescribed Form to make amendments to the Voters’ List can be found at the bottom of this page. It must be filled in and returned to the municipal office.
Who Can Vote in Elections?
Anyone can vote in a municipal election who, on the day of the election, is:
- 18 years of age or older
- a Canadian citizen; and
- either a resident of the municipality or a property owner or tenant or the spouse or same sex partner of an owner or tenant in the municipality during a specified time just before the election.
Your name must be on the voters’ list in order for you to cast a ballot.
Unofficial List of Candidates
To be determined and posted when available.
Call for Candidates
Notice of Nomination for Office will be posted here.
Who Can Be a Candidate?
A Candidate must be a resident of the municipality or a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant;
- a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old;
- not legally prohibited from voting; and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.
- You must pay a fee of $100 for a Councillor and $200 for Mayor.
Filing Nominations
Nomination Forms can be filed at the township office starting May 1, 2026 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm), and on Nomination Day (August 21, 2026) from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. on the prescribed form and accompanied by acceptable identification, and the prescribed nomination filing fee of $200 for the Head of Council and $100 for all other offices.
The filing fee is payable by cash, debit, cheque, certified cheque, e-transfer, bank draft or money order. A nomination must be signed by the candidate.
Please contact the Clerk to confirm acceptable identification. Identification must be valid and contain the candidate’s name, qualifying address and signature. NOTE: Identification that requires the person to “write in” an address is not acceptable identification (e.g. Canadian Passport).
Nomination and Other Related Forms
Please note: The following are links to the Province of Ontario – Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Central Documents repository. All links open in a new window.
Form 1: Nomination Paper
Form 4: Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report Candidate
Form 5: Financial Statement – Subsequent Expenses
Form 6: Notice of Extension of Campaign Period
Form 7: Notice of Registration – Third Party
Form 8: Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report Third Party
Declaration of Acclamation to Office
List of Certified Candidates
To be determined and posted when available.
Municipal Election Workers Needed
Municipal Election Workers Needed
The Township is looking for people to work for the Municipal Election. We need people to open envelopes, read ballots and tally votes at the Township Office on October 26th starting at 7:30 p.m.
If you are interested in being part of the team, please contact
Phone: 613-334-5923
Email: clerk@southalgonquin.ca
Municipal Election Workers Needed 2026-01-28
Official Election Results
Results from the 2026 Municipal Election will be posted here.
Documents
2022 Candidates’ Guide – Ontario municipal council and school board elections 2022-03-312022 Voters’ Guide – Ontario municipal council and school board elections 2022-03-31
Policy for Alternative Voting Method – Vote by Mail 2022-05-02
Application to Amend Voters’ List – FORM EL15 2022-10-04