2026 Elections

Municipal & School Board

The Municipal Elections Act (MEA) is the legal framework that governs Municipal Elections in Ontario. The MEA outlines the procedures for the elections, such as nomination and voting processes, voter rights, and regulates fundraising functions and third-party advertisements. The next Municipal and School Board Election will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026

Key Dates

Date Activity/Milestone
May 1, 2026 Candidate nomination and third-party advertiser registration start date 
August 21, 2026, 9am–2pm Nomination Day – candidate nomination end date 
August 21, 2026, 2pm Deadline to withdraw a nomination 
August 24, 2026, 4pm Certification of nominations by the Town Clerk or designate
After August 21, 2026 Election signs are allowed in the Town of Midland 
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 to Monday, October 26, 2026 at 8pm Midland Voter Assistance Centre open at Municipal Office. Hours to be advertised once confirmed
October 23, 2026  Third-party advertiser registration end date 
October 26, 2026, 10am–8pm Voting Day 
November 2, 2026  Election signs must be removed in the Town of Midland
November 14, 2026 Current Term of Council ends (2022-2026)
November 15, 2026 New Term of Council begins (2026-2030)
December 31, 2026  End of campaign period; last day to notify Town Clerk in writing to extend campaign period if in a deficit 

Frequently Asked Questions

2026 Municipal Elections

Voting online or by telephone is a fast, convenient, and secure way to vote, which has been previously used successfully by many municipalities, including Midland. The Town takes its responsibility to run a fair and secure democratic election seriously and has processes in place to do so. Under law, eligible voters can only vote once in the election, and the internet and telephone voting system used by the Town can flag irregular voting occurrences for further investigation. 

Before voting, eligible voters are reminded of the following important information: It is illegal to vote more than once in the same municipality. The Town will pursue individuals who commit voter fraud, which can carry a fine of up to $25,000 and imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months.

The new four-year term will begin on November 15, 2026. However, the current Council Members continue to hold office until their successors, the new Council, are deemed organized. For Midland, this will occur on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, as per the Procedure By-law, and it is at the Inaugural Meeting where elected officials will make their declarations of office.