Election 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 8:30am: Nomination Period Begins

• First day to file a Nomination Paper for the offices of Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustee:
  • Once the Nomination paper has been filed with the Clerk, candidates can start raising and spending money on their campaign.
  • Preliminary spending limit is provided to candidates.
  • Preliminary self-contribution limit is provided to candidates running for Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustee.
• First day to file a notice of registration as a third party advertiser:
  • Third party advertisers cannot raise or spend money on their campaign, or advertise, until their registration is received/ processed by the Clerk.
  • Preliminary spending limit is provided to third party advertisers upon certification.

For information contact Suzanne Klatt via email or call 613-756-2757 x210.

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2 pm: Nomination Day

Deadline for candidates to:

• File a nomination;
• Withdraw a nomination;
• Change office

Monday, August 24, 2026: Certification Day

The Clerk shall examine all filed nomination forms prior to 4:00 pm and if satisfied, certify the nominations. By 4:00 pm the Clerk is to declare candidate(s) elected by acclamation, if any. 

Tuesday, September 1, 2026: Voters List

• The voters list is made available to candidates, by request.
• Revisions to the Voter's List: Individuals may apply to the Clerk’s Office until close of voting on October 26, 2026, to have their name added to or removed from the voters’ list, or to update their information. Requests may also be made to remove the name of a deceased person. 

For assistance to register online or in person, contact Calvin Stecko via email or call 613-756-2747 x212.

Friday, October 23, 2026: Close of Third Party Advertiser Registration Period

Last day to register as a third party advertiser.

Tuesday, October 13 to Sunday October 25, 2026: Advance Voting Period

Advance Voting period begins on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Monday, October 26, 2026: Voting Day

Voting Day for the 2026 Municipal Election. 

Voting will continue to take place electronically or in person until 8:00 p.m. when voting will be closed. The Clerk will declare the results of the election and provide information to the public on the website. 

In order to vote in the Township of Madawaska Valley's municipal elections, you must be:

• A Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old
• A resident OR a property owner or tenant OR the spouse of an owner or tenant in the municipality

This election, voters will have the option to vote in person or online. More information will become available as we get closer to the election on how to cast your vote.

Voters can ensure they are registered to vote by visiting Election Ontario's Register to Vote page.

The nomination period begins on Friday May 1, 2026. The deadline to file a nomination to be a council or school trustee candidate is August 21, 2026 at 2pm.

In order to register to become a candidate for Councillor or Mayor in the upcoming election, you must be:

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

Candidates are also required to pay a fee of $100 ($200 for head of council).