Municipal Elections Home Your Government Council Municipal Elections 2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION Election Day is Monday, October 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. List of Certified Candidates – 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections The Municipality of Huron Shores’ 2026 Municipal Election will be conducted online. Online voting is designed to keep your ballot private and secure. Your ballot is encrypted and your voting choices are kept separate from your identity. Online voting provides a convenient and accessible way for eligible voters to participate, wherever they may be on Election Day. We encourage all voters to watch the video below to learn how online voting works and about the security measures in place to protect your vote. https://huronshores.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Online-Voting-Video.mp4 Have questions about online voting?View 2026 Municipal Election FAQs Scroll down for important election dates and information. Municipal Elections in Huron Shores Municipal elections in Ontario are held every four years, on the fourth Monday in October, and are governed by the Municipal Elections Act. Municipal elections are how residents choose the Mayor and Council who make decisions about local roads, recreation, land use planning, waste and recycling, community safety, and other services that affect daily life in Huron Shores. Participating in local elections (whether as a voter or a candidate) helps ensure Council reflects the needs and priorities of the community. 📅Important Dates the 2026 Municipal Election: DateActivity/MilestoneJune 1, 2026 – 7:00 PMIn person candidate information session (Bruce Station Hall – 109 Station Rd.)May 1, 2026Candidate nomination registrations openAugust 21, 2026 – 2:00 PMNomination period closesAugust 24, 2026 – 4:00 PMCertification of nominationsOctober 14, 2026 – 10:00 AM – October 25, 2026Advance VotingOctober 26, 2026 – 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMElection DayNovember 14, 2026Current term of Council ends (2022–2026)November 15, 2026New term of Council begins (2026–2030) ⌛Term of Office The term of office for the 2026-2030 Council will begin following the election and end in 2030, at the next regular municipal election. Voters’ List Voter Information Letters have been mailed. Please contact the Municipal Office if you have yet to receive your letter. Please contact the municipal office to confirm, update or remove your information from the Voters’ List, as the deadline to update online through Elections Ontario has now passed. Reach us at 705-843-2033 or email@huronshores.ca. Application to Amend the Voter’s List Ensuring your information is correct on the Voters’ List will help make sure you are ready to vote in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election. 📃Candidates Information The following correspondence and information is being provided to candidates for the 2026 Municipal Election. Candidates are encouraged to review the materials below for important information, resources and updates related to the election. 2026 Municipal Elections FAQ 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan By-law 22-37 Election Signs Clerks Procedures Use of Corporate Resources Policy MMAH 2026 Candidates Guide MMAH 2026 Third Party Advertisers Guide MTO Placement of Election Signs Any questions should be directed to: Natashia Roberts, CAO/ClerkMunicipality of Huron Shores7 Bridge Street Iron Bridge, ON P0R 1H)705-843-2033natashia@huronshores.ca 🔗Election Resources Map Representing the 4 Electoral Wards The Municipality of Huron Shores is governed by one Mayor and six Councillors representing four electoral wards. The following external resources provide further guidance for voters and candidates: AMO – Municipal Elections Overview Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs – Municipal Elections Rules & Guides RegisterToVoteON.ca – Voter Registration for Ontario