2026 Municipal Election

2026 Municipal and School Board Elections

Municipal Election to elect a Mayor, Reeve, 5 Councillors and School Board Trustees.

The Town of Deep River will provide internet / telephone voting and the voting period will be from Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM to Monday, October 26, 2026 (Voting Day) at 8:00 PM.

Key Dates

Fri. May 1, 2026 - First day Candidates can file nomination papers
Fri. August 21, 2026 - Last day Candidates can file nomination papers between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Tues. October 13 - Friday, October 23, 2026 - Advance Internet / Telephone Voting
Mon. October 26, 2026 - Election (Voting) Day
Tues. October 27, 2026 - Official Election Results Declared
Sun. November 15, 2026 - New Term of Office (2026 - 2030) Commences

The next term of Council will begin on November 15, 2026 and will conclude on November 14, 2030.

Nomination Period

The nomination period will commence on Friday, May 1, 2026 and closes on Nomination Day, Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

2026 Elections Forms

PRESCRIBED ELECTIONS FORMS FORM 1 - Nomination Paper FORM  4 - Financial Statement - Auditor's Report Candidate FORM 5 - Financial Statement - Subsequent Expenses FORM 6 - Notice of Extension of Campaign Period FORM 7 -...

Campaign Signs

Town of Deep River - Regulate the Use of Signs and Advertising Devices County of Renfrew - Regulating Advertising Signs and Devices within the County Road Allowance Ministry of Transportation - Election Signs on Highway Rights-of-Way

Candidate Information

2026 Ontario Candidates Guide2026 Clerks Procedures    2026 Ontario Councillor Guide2026 Lead Where You Live Guide 2026 Deep River Candidates Guide Eligibility A person is qualified under MEA, s.17 to be elected or...

Candidate Financial Statements

2026 Municipal and School Board Elections Financial Statements It is a Candidate’s responsibility to file a complete and accurate Financial Statement on time. The filing deadline is 2 p.m. on the last Friday in March following the...

Candidate Resources

Candidate Information Session - So You Want to Run for Council? Association of Municipalities of Ontario - If You Believe They Believe Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Step Up, Stand Out: Your Journey to Municipal Office Starts...

Certified Election Candidates

List of Certified Candidates By 4:00 pm on Monday, August 24, 2026 the Clerk shall examine each Nomination filed and if satisfied the person is qualified to be nominated and that the nomination complies with the Act, the Clerk shall certify...

Compliance Audit Committee

Compliance Audit Committee - Application Form Compliance Audit Committee - Terms of Reference 2026 – 2030 Compliance Audit Committee The Municipal Elections Act, 1996 requires all municipalities establish a Compliance Audit Committee...

Elections Ontario / Municipal Voters' List

Are You on the Voters' List? Elections Ontario Portal to Update the Electors' List In 2024 Elections Ontario became responsible for providing municipalities with the Preliminary List of Electors (PLE) obtained from the...

Notices, Reports, Results

Notices Notice of Nomination for Office

School Support Designation

Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Your School Support Designation Matters Did you know your school support designation determines which Trustee election you can participate in for the next Municipal and School Board elections?...

Third Party Advertiser

Third Party Advertising Third-party advertising refers to advertisements that support, promote or oppose a candidate, or support, promote or oppose a “yes” or “no” answer to a question on the ballot. The meaning of...

Voter Information

Information for Voters 2026 Voters Guide Internet and Telephone Voting The Town of Deep River will utilize internet and telephone voting for the 2026 Municipal Elections. Electors will be able to cast their vote on-line or by telephone...

Voter Lookup

Are You on the Voters’ List? Elections Ontario Portal In 2024 Elections Ontario became responsible for providing municipalities with the Preliminary List of Electors (PLE) obtained from the Permanent Register of Electors for...