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Eligible voters for municipal elections must be:
View the Voter Information video.
If you own a trailer in a campground, you may qualify to vote if you are entitled to use the land:
If you meet these criteria, you may be considered a tenant of the trailer park and eligible to participate in the municipal election.
Voting while travelling abroad
If you will be out of the country from October 7 until October 26 you are still eligible to vote. Please contact the Elections Team after the Voting Period opens for more information.
Elections for municipal government are held every four years on the fourth Monday of October. The length of term for all municipal elected officials is four years. The current term started in 2022 and ends in 2026. The next municipal election will be held Monday, October 26, 2026.
In municipal elections in Ontario, unlike other levels of government, candidates are not elected to represent a political party.
Eligible candidates for municipal elections must be:
Resources for Potential Candidates
By-laws, Policies, and Procedures
Please be advised that some forms may not open correctly depending on the device or browser. If you encounter any issues accessing the documents online, please download the forms directly or contact the Clerk’s Office for assistance. Paper copies are also available upon request.
Form 1 - Nomination Paper 2026
Form 2 - Endorsement of Nomination 2026
Form 3 - Withdrawal of Nomination 2026
Form 4 - Financial Statement Auditor Report Candidate 2026
Form 5 - Financial Statement – Subsequent Expenses 2026
Form 6 - Notice of Extension of Campaign Period 2026
Form 7 - Notice of Registration Third Party 2026
Form 8 - Financial Statement Auditor Report Third Party 2026
Form 9 - Declaration of Identity 2026
Form 10 - Declaration of Qualifications - Council
Form 11 - Declaration of Qualifications - School Board Trustee
Form 12 - Notice of Collection Consent to Release Personal Information
Form 13 - Estimated Maximum Campaign Expenses – Council
Form 14 - Estimates Campaign Expenses – English Public School Board
Form 15 - Estimates Campaign Expenses – English Separate School Board
Form 16 - Certificate of Maximum Amount of Contributions - Own Campaign
Form 17 - Unofficial List of Candidates
Form 18 - Notice of Rejection of Nomination
Form 19 - Official List of Certified Candidates
Form 20 - Declaration of Acclamation to Office
Form 21 - Notice of Additional Nominations
Form 22 - Certificate of Maximum Campaign Expenses - Candidate
Form 23 - Declaration of Proper Use of the Voters’ List
Form 24 (EL15) - Application to Amend Voters' List
Form 25 - Application for Removal of Another’s Name from the Voters List
Form 26 - Re-issue of a Voter Information Letter (Lost and Unused)
Form 27 - Re-Issue of a Voter Information Letter (Imposter)
Form 28 - Activation of Voting System
Form 29 - Oral Oaths at Help Centre
Form 30 - Oral Oath of Secrecy
Form 31 - Appointment of Scrutineer by Candidate
Form 32 - Declaration of Election Results
Form 33 - Notice to Bruce County – Electors and County Councillors
Form 35 - Declaration of Recount Results
Form 36 - Notice to Candidate of Filing Requirements
Form 37 - Notice of Default - Candidate
Form 38 - Notice to Registered Third Party of Filing Requirements
Form 39 - Notice of Default – Third Party
Form 40 - Witness Statements as to Destruction of Records
Form 41 - Oath of Election Official
Form 42 - Appointment and Oath of Election Officials
Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO)
Relevant Legislation
Contact Us
Elections Team
600 Tomlinson Drive, P.O. Box 820
Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0
Phone 519-832-2008 Ext. 100
Email elections@saugeenshores.ca
