2026 Municipal Election: Nomination Period

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Are you interested in being a Member of Council or School Board Trustee? 

The Term of Council is 4 years! 

Requirements under the Municipal Election Act: 

  • Nomination Period: 

  • May 1, 2026 to August 20, 2026 (Regular business hours)  

  • August 21, 2026 (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) 

  • Candidates must submit signatures of 25 eligible voters, in their municipality, to support their nomination. (Not applicable for School Board Trustee(s))

For more information, please visit your local municipality’s website or contact the Clerk's Department:

Township of Algonquin Highlands   

1123 North Shore Road  

Algonquin Highlands, ON K0M 1S0 

Tel: 705-489-2379  

 

Dawn Newhook, Municipal Clerk 

 

Municipality of Dysart et al  

135 Maple Avenue 

P.O. Box 389 

Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0 

Tel: 705-457-1740 

 

Amanda Duncombe-Lee, Municipal Elections Coordinator 

 

Municipality of Highlands East   

2249 Loop Road 

P.O. Box 295 

Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 

Tel:  705-448-2981 

 

 

Robyn Rogers, Municipal Clerk 

 

 

Township of Minden Hills 

7 Milne St 

P.O. Box 359  

Minden, ON K0M 2K0 

Tel: 705-286-1260  

Toll Free: 1-844-277-1260 

 

Vicki Bull, Municipal Clerk 

 

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