2026 Election

Election Voting Dates and Locations (Internet/Telephone)

For the 2026 Election, electors can vote conveniently by internet or telephone from October 16^th at 10:00 am up to October 26^th at 8:00 pm.  Voter Information Letters will be sent to all eligible electors on the Voter's List prior to the opening of the voting period. 

For those without internet service that would like to vote online, an Election Services Centre will host access through a voting Kiosk Station.  As well, electors can add their name to the Voter's List or amend their information if they haven't received their Voter Information Letter by October 16^th.  Election Team Members will be available to provide assistance where required. 

Election Services Centre - Regular Office Hours

Dates:         Friday, October 16^th to Friday, October 23^rd (excl. weekend)
Times:        8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location:    Whitewater Region Township Office - 44 Main Street, Cobden

Election Voting Dates and Locations (In-Person Paper Ballot)

For the 2026 Election, electors can vote by paper ballot on the following dates:

Beachburg Public School, 20 Cameron Street

Saturday, October 17^th from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Westmeath Recreation Centre, 119 Synton Street

Thursday, October 22^nd from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Whitewater Wesleyan Community Church, 42 Cedar Haven Road

Saturday, October 24^th from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Whitewater Region Township Office, 44 Main Street, Cobden

Monday, October 26^th (ELECTION DAY) from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Please remember to bring acceptable ID and your Voter Information Letter with you if you vote in person.

MUNICIPAL & SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS

Get ready!  The 2026 Municipal & School Board Election is OCTOBER 26, 2026!  This is the landing page for everything election related and will be updated regularly as we reach different milestons in the process.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Nomination Start Date                  May 1, 2026
Nomination End Date                   August 21, 2026 at 2:00pm
Election Day                                 October 26, 2026
New Term of Council Begins        November 15, 2026
End of Campaign Period              December 31, 2026

A person is entitled to vote in a Municipal & School Board Election if, on voting day, they:

• Reside in the local municipality, or are the owner or tenant of land in the municipality, or the spouse of such owner or tenant; and
• Are a Canadian citizen; and
• Are at least 18 years old; and
• Are not prohibited from voting under the Municipal Elections Act or otherwise prohibited by law.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Municipal Elections Act, 1996
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 
• Election Sign Policy
• Use of Corporate Resources Policy
• 2026 Candidates Guide
• Form 4 - Financial Statement
• Form 4 - État Financier
• Preliminary Estimate - Maximum Campaign Expense Amounts

ELECTION RESOURCES:  Supporting your RUN for Municipal Office in 2026

AMO - Association of Municipalities of Ontario
https://www.amo.on.ca/amo-education-workshops/election-resources-supporting-your-run-municipal-office-2026

2026 Candidates Training Presentation

So You Want To Run For Council

Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing 2026 Election Training
 

CONTACT

Have questions about the Election?  We would love to chat with you!  Please email election@whitewaterregion.ca

Whitewater Region Election Team
Ivan Burton - Returning Officer         Sandra Moss - Election Official
613-646-2282 ext. 124                      613-646-2282 ext. 137