2026 Municipal Elections

The Township of Manitouwadge will use Internet Voting for the 2026 Municipal Election. Internet Voting provides electors with a convenient, secure, and accessible way to cast their ballot from anywhere using a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access.

Internet Voting will be available from October 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. (local time) until October 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. (local time).

Prior to the start of voting, a Voter Information Letter (VIL) will be mailed to all eligible electors on the Voters' List. This letter contains important information and instructions required to access the Internet Voting system and cast your ballot.

If you do not receive your Voter Information Letter, please contact the Clerk's Office.

Voter Help Centre

Electors who require assistance with Internet Voting, or who do not have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet, or internet connection, may visit the Voter Help Centre located at:

Township of Manitouwadge Municipal Office
1 Mississauga Drive
Manitouwadge, ON

Public voting computers and devices will be available, and election staff will be on-site to assist electors throughout the voting period.

Voter Help Centre Hours

• October 13 to 15, 2026: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• October 16, 2026: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• October 19 to 22, 2026: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• October 23, 2026: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• October 26, 2026 (Voting Day): 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Contact Information

For questions regarding Internet Voting, please contact:

Joleen Keough
Clerk / Returning Officer
P: (807) 826-3227 ext. 223
E: clerk@manitouwadge.ca

Chelsea Keough
Deputy Clerk / Deputy Returning Officer
P: (807) 826-3227 ext. 223
E: admin@manitouwadge.ca

If you are thinking about running for Council or a local School Board, here is what you need to know.

Becoming a Candidate

• 2026 Candidates’ Guide for Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections
• Candidate’s Guide to Accessible Elections
• AMO Education Workshops 

Candidate’s Package

The following forms must be completed by the candidate.

• Nomination Package - Mayor/Councillor
• Nomination Package - School Board Trustee
• Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy ADMIN2018-01

These forms plus the applicable fee (Mayor: $200, all other offices: $100) must be filed in person or by an agent with the Clerk during regular office hours at the municipal office at 1 Mississauga Drive, between May 1, 2026 and August 20, 2026 (Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) and on Nomination Day, August 21, 2026 (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.).

Proof of identification, residency or property ownership will also be required at time of filing.

Packages are also available at the municipal office.

Please note: Candidates in the Township of Manitouwadge are not required to be endorsed by 25 signatures, per the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, Ontario Regulation 101/97, Section 1

Council Policies

The following policies apply to all members of Council.

• Code of Conduct for Council Members
• Council Staff Relations Policy
• Procedural Bylaw 2017-15
• Respectful Behaviour Policy
• Social Media Policy

2026 Voters’ Guide for Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections

When and how can I make changes to my information on the Voters’ List? Before you exercise your right to vote, your name must be on the Voters’ List. How do you check? It’s Easy – Check the List at the office of the Clerk!

Please assist us by ensuring that you are on the Voters’ List long before October 26, 2026!

This will ensure you receive your mail Voter Information Letter in time for advanced voting and will alleviate any long delays for you on voting day.

In-Person:

A person may make an application on the appropriate form, to the Clerk, requesting,

a) That a person’s name be added or removed from the Voters’ List; or
b) That information on the Voters’ List relating to the person be amended.

If your application is complete and the Clerk is satisfied that you are entitled to be an elector for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections, the Clerk will endorse your application and return a copy of your application to you.

Your application will be refused if you fail to meet the eligibility criteria as an eligible elector. A person is entitled to vote in a municipal election if on Voting Day (October 26, 2026):

• Is a Canadian citizen
• Is at least 18 years old
• Resides in the local municipality, or is the owner or tenant of land in the local municipality, or the spouse of such a person; and
• Is not prohibited from voting under Section 17(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 or otherwise by law.

Please bring identification that shows your name and current address. Proof of identity and residence is mandatory as prescribed in O.Reg. 304/13.

• Application to Amend the Voter's List
• Acceptable Forms of Identification

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