2026 Municipal and School Board Elections
The next municipal election will be held Monday, October 26, 2026.
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Who can vote?
A person is entitled to be an elector in the Municipal and School Board Election if, on Voting Day, they,
- reside in the local municipality or is the owner or tenant of land there, or the spouse of such owner or tenant;
- are a Canadian citizen;
- are at least 18 years old; and
- are not prohibited from voting.
Who cannot vote?
The following people or entities are prohibited from voting:
- A person who is serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution.
- A corporation.
- A person acting as executor or trustee or in any other representative capacity, except as a voting proxy.
- A person who was convicted of the corrupt practice if voting day in the current election is less than five years after voting day in the election in respect of which he or she was convicted.
Loyalist Township Offices to be Elected
- Mayor to be elected at large
- Deputy Mayor to be elected at large
- One Councillor for Ward Ward 1 to be elected by ward
- One Councillor for Ward 2 to be elected by ward
- Three Councillors for Ward 3 to be elected by ward
The ward boundaries in effect are shown below.
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! More details to become available soon.
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 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
Contact by email at clerk@loyalist.ca
Contact Us
Loyalist Township
Box 70, 263 Main Street
Odessa, Ontario K0H 2H0
Tel: 613-386-7351
info@loyalist.ca
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