| Name | Date of Filing of Nomination Papers | Phone number | |
| Jamie (Jim) Hegadorn | June 18, 2026 | hegadornj@gmail.com | 613-386-3345 |
2026 Municipal and School Board Elections
The 2026 Voting Day will take place on October 26, 2026. Voters will be able to elect the next Council of Loyalist Township, as well as four (4) trustees to school boards. See below for positions open for nomination, and list of candidates who have filed their papers.
Deputy Mayor, to be elected at large
| Name | Date of Filing of Nomination Papers | Phone number | |
| Paul Proderick | June 16, 2026 | paulproderick@icloud.com | 343-364-0613 |
Councillor for Ward 1, to be elected by ward.
No nominations have been filed to date.
Councillor for Ward 2, to be elected by ward.
| Name | Date of Filing of Nomination Papers | Phone number | |
| Larry Laird | July 7, 2026 | lnlaird1960@gmail.com | 226-229-1339 |
| Karla Thompson | July 21, 2026 | karla4bathcouncil@gmail.com | - |
Three Councillors for Ward 3, to be elected by ward.
No nominations have been filed to date.
English Public - Limestone District School Board
No nominations have been filed to date.
English Separate - Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
No nominations have been filed to date.
French Public - Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario
Nominations for this office are to be filed with the City of Kingston.
No nominations have been filed to date.
French Separate - Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est
Nominations for this office are to be filed with the City of Kingston.
| Name | Date of Filing of Nomination Papers | Phone number | |
| Louise Dorsett | July 20, 2026 | n/a | 613-544-9750 |
Voting Methods
On August 12, Council enacted a by-law to authorize the use of internet and telephone only. Electors will be able to cast their ballot online from anywhere, anytime using a computer, tablet or smartphone! This is a safe, secure, environmentally friendly and contactless method of alternative voting. Voter help centers will be available during the Voting Period. There are no paper ballots!
Election Accessibility
Pursuant to s.12.1 of the Municipal Elections Act, the Clerk has established a plan to ensure that the 2026 Election is accessible to all voters and candidates. All information and forms available on the Township website can be made available in alternative formats upon request.
Key dates
- May 1, 2026: First day candidates can file nomination papers and first day third party advertisers can register.
- August 21, 2026: Last day candidates can file nomination papers, by 2:00 p.m.
- October 17, 2026: Advanced Voting Opens
- October 23, 2026: Last day third party advertisers can register.
- October 26, 2026: Voting Day
- November 15, 2026: New term of Council commences
Resources
Need more information?
If you have questions or require more information, please contact:
Clerk's Division
(613) 386-7351 ext. 120 or 121.
Contact by email at clerk@loyalist.ca
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