2026 Municipal Election

The next municipal election will be held Monday, October 26, 2026.

The previous municipal election was held on October 24, 2022. Under the Municipal Elections Act, the four-year term of office for the current council and school board trustees began November 15, 2022, and ends on November 14, 2026.

Offices to be Elected

The 2026 Municipal Election is being held for the following offices in Middlesex Centre:

Mayor (1) – elected at large
Deputy Mayor (1) – elected at large
Ward Councillors (5) – 1 elected per ward

In addition, voters will elect school board trustees based on the school board they support.

Candidates for Election

See our Candidates for Municipal Election Page for a list of those who have put their name forward for office.

Candidates for Election

Confirming your Information on the Voters List

Between January and August 12, 2026, eligible voters were encouraged to confirm their information for the municipal election through the registertovoteon.ca portal managed by Elections Ontario.

Now that the Elections Ontario portal is closed for further updates, you will need to contact the Voter Help Centre at the municipal office to:

confirm or update your electoral information,
add or remove an elector name to an address, or
change your school support (Note that under the Election Act, school support must be changed in advanced. You cannot change it on Election Day).

Step 1 - Confirm your Information

To confirm the accuracy of your information on the Voters List, contact the Municipal Office by phone at 519-666-0190 or by e-mail at clerk@middlesexcentre.ca.

Some information can be updated over the phone, while other changes may require visiting the municipal office. It is best to contact the Voter Help Centre first to determine if you need to come into the office.

Step 2 - Update your Information

If required, you may submit an application to remove, add or correct your information on the Voters List using the Application to Amend Voters List Form below. You also must provide proof of identity and residence when you submit your application.

Please download and complete the Application to Amend the Voters List Form. Copies are also available at the municipal office.
Common acceptable ID types include an Ontario driver’s licence, an Ontario Health Card (photo card), or an Ontario Photo Card. If you do not have one of these, please see the Voter ID Requirements List at the bottom of this page for other options.

You may submit your signed application in person at the Middlesex Centre municipal office during office hours from September 1, 2026, to October 26, 2026 (hours on October 26 are 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.), or during the extended hours offered at the Voter Help Centre during the voting period. Ensure you have the proper identification with you.

Note that an elector can no longer remove a family member’s name from the Voters List, except in the case of a deceased person.

How to Vote in the Election and Voter Cards

The Municipality of Middlesex Centre Council approved the use of telephone and electronic voting for the 2026 Municipal Election, the same format used by Middlesex Centre in 2014, 2018, and 2022.

Eligible voters whose name appears on the voters list will receive a Voter Instruction Letter ("voter card") containing a unique PIN and instructions on how to vote.

Voter Cards

Your voter card should arrive in the mail by October 19, 2026. This card is required in order to access the online and telephone voting system.

If you Need Help Voting or Need Access to Vote

If you need help with voting or need access to a computer to vote, a Voter Help Centre will be open during the Voting Period at the municipal office at 10227 Ilderton Road, Coldstream.

Hours of Operation:

October 19 - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
October 20 to 23 - 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
October 24 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
October 26 - 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

What Ward Do I Live In?

Not sure which ward you live in? You can find your ward information using the "Find My Ward" application. Simply type your address into the green box in the upper left hand corner, where it says "Address."

FIND MY WARD

Accessible Elections

Middlesex Centre is committed to making the election accessible for all eligible voters.

The internet/telephone voting method using for the election allows electors to access the voting system from home or from virtually anywhere in the world, through the use of a personal computer, mobile phone or tablet.
Election officials will be available for assistance at the Voter Help Centre during the voting period.
Voting kiosks available at the Voter Help Centre will allow residents without access to a phone or the internet to cast their ballots.
The municipality has an Accessibility Policy in place and has established separate procedures surrounding accessibility for the election.
The Voter Help Centre at the municipal office is fully accessible (AODA-compliant) to electors and candidates seeking assistance.

We welcome your feedback as to how we may improve accessibility for our voters and candidates.

Important Dates for the 2026 Election

Nomination Period for Candidates:

May 1, 2026, to August 20, 2026 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, excl. holidays); and
Nomination Day: Friday, August 21, 2026 (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)

Third Party Advertising Registration Period:

May 1, 2026, to October 23, 2026 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, excl. holidays)

"Lame Duck" Period (If Applicable):

Related to the Municipal Election - Section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001 states that if less than 75% of incumbent councillors seek re-election, the Council for a municipality is restricted from passing any by-law that allocates spending of more than $50,000.00 or creates a liability for the municipality greater than $50,000. This is known as a "lame duck" council.

August 21, 2026, at 2pm to November 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Preliminary List of Electors Released to the Public:

September 1, 2026

Voting Period for Electors:

Advanced Voting Period: Monday, October 19, to Sunday, October 25, 2026
Election Day: Monday, October 26, 2026 (voting closes at 8:00 p.m.)

Term of New Council:

November 15, 2026, to November 14, 2030

Ending of Campaigns:

Last date for any candidate and third party campaigning: December 31, 2026
Candidate and Third Party Financial Reporting Deadline: March 30, 2027 at 2:00 p.m.
Late Candidate and Third Party Financial Reporting (subject to $500 late filing fee): April 29, 2027 at 2:00 p.m.

Interested in Running for Council? Information for Candidates