2026 Municipal Elections

Municipal elections in Ontario are held every four years and are governed by the Municipal Elections Act. The next municipal election will be Monday, October 26, 2026. The nomination period will run from May 1, 2026 to August 21, 2026. The new Term of Office will start November 15, 2026.

2026 Key Dates
Friday, May 1
  • First day to file a nomination paper for the offices of Mayor and Councillor
    • once the nomination paper is filed with the Clerk-Treasurer, the candidate can start raising and spending money on their campaign
    • preliminary spending limit provided to candidates
    • preliminary contribution limit provided to candidates running for Mayor and Councillor
  • First day to file a notice of registration as a third party advertiser
    • a third party advertiser cannot raise or spend money on their campaign, nor begin advertising, until their registration is certified by the Clerk-Treasurer
    • preliminary spending limit provided to third party advertiser upon certification
Friday, August 21 at 2 p.m.
  • Deadline for candidates to:
    • file a nomination
    • withdraw a nomination
    • change office
Monday, August 24
  • Last day for the Clerk-Treasurer to certify candidate nomination papers
Thursday, September 1
  • Voters’ List available to candidates
Friday, September 30
  • Final spending limits provided to candidates and registered third party advertisers
  • Final self-contribution limit provided to candidates running for Mayor and Councillor
Friday, October 23
  • Last day to register as a third party advertiser
Monday, October 26
  • Election Day
Thursday, December 31
  • End of campaign period for candidates and third party advertisers
  • Last day to file a Notice of Extension, Form 6, to continue campaigning to erase a deficit
How do I file nomination paperwork?

To file your nomination you must give the following to the Clerk or Deputy Clerk:

Nominations are to be filed in person at the Municipal Office between May 1, 2026 and 2:00 pm on August 21, 2026. Electronic submissions will not be accepted.

Appointments are not required but are recommended. Contact the Municipal Office to book an appointment.

Who can be a candidate?

To be eligible as a candidate in the Red Rock Municipal Election, you must meet the following requirements:

  • a resident of the municipality or a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such a person
  • a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old
  • not legally prohibited from voting and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.