2026 Municipal and School Board Election
Candidate Nominations open May 1, 2026
Interested in running for Mayor of North Frontenac or Councillor? The Candidate Nomination Period begins Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on Nomination Day Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Candidate packages, including Nomination Forms, can be picked up at the Township Office starting April 22, 2026. The Nomination Form (Form 1) and Endorsement of Nomination (Form 2) can be downloaded from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Additional information for Candidates can be found in the 2026 Candidates Guide.
Anyone interested in running in the upcoming Municipal Election should book an appointment with the Clerk's Department to file a nomination. The last day to file a Nomination is Friday, August 21, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Are you on the Voter's List?
The 2026 Municipal Election will be held Monday, October 26, 2026. It’s important that all North Frontenac residents check to see if they are are on the Voters’ List.
The Township is using Internet/Telephone Voting in the 2026 Municipal Election. To ensure you receive your Voter Letter visit www.registertovoteon.ca to:
- Confirm you are on the Voters List
- Ensure your mailing address is correct
- Ensure your date of birth is correct
This information is required to ensure you receive your Voter Letter.
Elections Ontario now maintains the list
Beginning January 1, 2024, the Chief Electoral Officer of Ontario (Elections Ontario) became responsible for maintaining the voters’ list used in municipal elections and school board elections, a role previously held by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).
What does this mean for voters?
You must now register or update your voter information through Elections Ontario by visiting www.registertovoteon.ca until August 12, 2026. After that date, please contact the Clerk's Department.
About the Elections Ontario’s portal
You can now use Elections Ontario’s Voter Registration portal to:
- Confirm your voter information
- Update your name or address
- Add yourself if you’re missing
- Remove outdated information
- Register property‑based eligibility (important in cottage country municipalities)
