Information for Voters

Pending any acclamations and subject to the review of the allocation of School Board Trustees, Candidates for the following offices will appear on the 2026 Ballot:

One Mayor, Town of Midland
One Deputy Mayor, Town of Midland
Seven Councillors, Town of Midland
One Trustee, English Public Board
One Trustee, English Separate Board
One Trustee, French Public Board
One Trustee, French Separate Board

A Candidate list will be published on this website once the first nomination has been filed. The nomination period opens on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 8:30am.

Who can Vote

To be eligible to vote in Midland’s municipal election, you must be:

a Canadian citizen
at least 18 years old
a resident, owner, or tenant of land in the Town of Midland or the spouse of such tenant or owner
not prohibited from voting under any law

In Midland, you can only cast your vote one time, no matter how many properties you either own or rent in the area.

Confirm you're on the Voters List

Visit RegisterToVoteON.ca today to check to see if you are on the Voters List, update information, or add yourself to the list. Your voice is important; make sure you are on the list or register to vote!

Register to vote

Update your School Support Designation

Updating your school support designation ensures that your property taxes are allocated to the appropriate school board and enables you to vote for the corresponding School Board Trustee. To make this update, please follow the steps outlined below:

Visit the MPAC online portal to access the update process. This portal is open to property owners and tenants.
Ensure you are registered with MPAC; if not, you can register by calling 1-866-296-6722.
Review your current school support designation, which is listed on your Property Assessment Notice.
Update your designation by June 1, 2026, to be included in the Preliminary List of Electors for the upcoming municipal and school board elections on October 26, 2026.

How to Cast your Votes

Voting for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections will occur by internet and telephone. This allows the Town to offer voters an extended voting period and the flexibility to participate in the election process at their convenience, without the need to attend a physical polling location. 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.

Voter Assistance Centre

A Voter Assistance Centre will be located in the Town Council Chambers for approximately two weeks prior to Voting Day. Electors/Voters requiring assistance will be welcome to come to the Voter Assistance Centre to get help in person. Voting locations will also be arranged at the long-term care and retirement homes for residents. This webpage will be updated as information is confirmed.

Voter Instruction Letter

Eligible voters will receive a Voter Instruction Letter (VIL) that will contain their personal Voter ID or Voting PIN. Voters are not to share this information with anyone. In addition to the information in the VIL, additional steps are required to validate voter identity when voting online or by telephone. Voters will also be required to take an oath confirming their eligibility, similar to in-person voting. It is illegal to vote when you are not eligible to do so. VILs will be sent via Canada Post in September 2026 to individuals on the voters list. More information will be posted on this webpage closer to September.

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

How does the Town ensure voters can trust the integrity of online and phone voting?

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.

When will Town Council's new term begin?

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.