2026 Municipal Election

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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.

Confirming your Information on the Voters List

We encourage you to confirm that you are on the Voters List as soon as possible. Being on the list will make your voting experience easier, and help you avoid a trip to the municipal office to be added closer to the election.

If you are a resident, owner or tenant of property in Ontario, a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old and not legally prohibited from voting, you can vote in Ontario’s municipal and school board elections.  

By visiting Register to Vote, eligible voters can:

  • confirm their information on the voters list
  • update, add or remove information on the voters list

Register to Vote is easy to use. 

  • To confirm your information, you'll need your name, date of birth, and property address.
  • Additional ID is required to update, add or remove voter information.
  • You can also register as an absentee voter or if you are 16 or 17, add your name to the list of future voters.  

Contact Register to Vote:

School Board Support

As a property owner, you are required to support a school system even if you do not have children or your children are not currently attending school. The school board you support dictates for which school board trustees you are eligible to vote.  

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for maintaining information on the school support associated with your property.

Voting Method for 2026

Municipality of Middlesex Centre Council approved the use of telephone and electronic voting for 2026. This is the same format used by Middlesex Centre in 2022 and 2018.

More information on how to vote will be provided closer to the election.

Important Dates for the 2026 Election

Nomination Period for Candidates:

  • May 1, 2026 to August 18, 2026 (8:30am to 4:30pm, Mon-Fri, excl. holidays); and
  • Nomination Day: Friday, August 21, 2026 (9:00am to 2:00pm)

Third Party Advertising Registration Period:

  • May 1, 2026 to October 23, 2026 (8:30am to 4:30pm, 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 11:59pm

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 8:00p.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 2:00pm
  • Late Candidate and Third Party Financial Reporting (subject to $500 late filing fee): April 29, 2027 at 2:00pm
Interested in Running for Council?

The Nomination Period begins May 1, 2026. Additional information and forms will be available prior to that date.

If you are interested running for Council and would like to be added to the list to receive election information updates, please contact the Municipal Clerk.

The Association of Ontario Municipalities is a great resource for prospective candidates. AMO has a number of resources on how local government works and what it is like to serve on a municipal council. They offer a number of training courses for those interested in running for election, including courses focused on new and returning candidates. You can find the list of webinars on AMO's Events Calendar.

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Check back for updates as the election approaches.

This page was first posted January 15, 2026.

 

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