Election 2026

Declaration of Municipal Election

Municipal and school board elections in the Township of Madawaska Valley took place on Monday October 26, 2026. Find results from the 2026 election below.

Certificate Of Election Results Election Results Breakdown 2026

General Information & Bylaws

Joint Compliance Audit Committee

The municipalities of Madawaska Valley, Killaloe Hagarty and Richards, Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan, North Algona Wilberforce and South Algonquin are seeking applicants with accounting, auditing, and legal experience from professionals who are required to adhere to codes or standards of their profession and from individuals with in-depth knowledge of campaign financing rules for candidates and registered third parties of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, for appointment to the Joint Election Compliance Committee.

The purpose of the Committee is to:

consider compliance audit applications made by electors and decide whether they should be granted or rejected;
appoint an auditor if compliance audit application is granted;
receive and consider the auditor’s report;
decide whether to commence legal proceedings, if there is a contravention; and
consider compliance audit reports prepared by the Clerk and decide whether to commence a legal proceeding against the contributor.

Click here to view Bylaw 2022-78 Appoint a Compliance Audit Committee.

Third Party Advertising

Third party advertising refers to advertisements or other materials that support, promote or oppose a candidate, or support, promote or oppose a “yes” or “no” answer to a question on the ballot. Third party in this context is a person or entity who is not a candidate. Click here to learn more about third-party advertising.

Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Period

The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley and its local boards and committees are committed to ensuring accountable and transparent election practices in relation to the use of corporate resources. This policy establishes provisions for the use of the Municipal facilities, resources and infrastructure during an election period, to preserve public trust and integrity in the election process and to comply with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

Click here to view By-Law #2026-40 Municipal Elections Policy regarding the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes.

Restricted Acts (Lame Duck) Period of Council

A lame duck period is the time after an election when if three-quarters of the members of an outgoing Council will not be returning, this Council has limited authority until the new council takes over. Certain authorities may be passed onto the CAO/Clerk during this period.

Click here to read Bylaw 2026-41 Designate Authority to the CAO/Clerk During the Restricted Acts (Lame Duck) Period of Council between Nomination Day to the Swearing in of the New Council.

Key Dates

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, and first day to file a notice of registration as a third party advertiser.

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

Deadline for candidates to file a nomination, withdraw a nomination, or change office. Candidates must file between 9am and 2pm this day.

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. 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.

Tuesday October 6, 2026: Voter Information Letters sent

Voter Information Letters are mailed. Please get in touch with the Clerk's Department if you do not receive your letter by Thursday October 15.

Friday, October 16, 2026: Online Voting period begins

Online voting begins. More information will be shared closer to this date.

Saturday, October 17, 2026: Advance Poll - Combermere Community Centre

In person voting will take place from 10am to 8pm at the Combermere Community Centre.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026: Advance Poll - Municipal Office

In person voting will take place from 10am to 8pm at the Municipal Office, 85 Bay Street in Barry's Bay.

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

Last day to register as a third party advertiser.

Monday, October 26, 2026: Voting Day

Voting will continue to take place electronically or in person from 10am-8pm at the Municipal Office. Voting closes at 8:00pm. The Clerk will declare the results of the election and provide information to the public on the website.