Elections

2026 Municipal and School Board Election

Are you considering running in the 2026 Municipal Election?

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering a series of virtual workshops for individuals considering candidacy in the October 2026 municipal elections, focusing on diverse candidates. This workshop series will provide you with the tools you need to lead with purpose, handle conflict, protect your wellbeing, and build genuine community support.

Registration is free, with sessions running:

February 4, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to noon
April 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

To learn more and register, please visit the AMO website.

General Information regarding the 2026 Municipal Election

Elections for municipal government are held every four years on the fourth Monday of October. The length of term for municipal elected officials is four years. The current term started in 2022 and ends in 2026.

In municipal elections in Ontario, unlike other levels of government, candidates are not elected to represent a political party.

Eligible voters for municipal elections must be:

A Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old

A resident OR a property owner or tenant OR the spouse of an owner or tenant in the municipality

Eligible candidates for municipal elections must be:

A Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old

A resident of the municipality, a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant

Not legally prohibited from voting; and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.

Nominations for the the next municipal election open on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Candidates are required to make an appointment to file their nomination as well as pay a fee of $100 ($200 for head of council).

The next municipal election will be held Monday, October 26, 2026.

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

Township of Frontenac Islands Elected Positions

Mayor - 1
Councillors Ward 1 - 2
Councillors Ward 2 - 2
School Trustees – English Public - 1
School Trustees – French Public - 1
School Trustees – English Separate - 1
School Trustees – French Separate - 1

Need more information?

If you have questions or require more information, please contact the
Clerk's Department at 613-613-544-6348.

Register to vote now!

As of January 15, 2024, Elections Ontario has taken over responsibility of voters’ lists for Municipal and School Board Elections in Ontario. Visit RegisterToVoteON.ca to confirm, add or update your voter information on the register for the next Municipal and School Board Election which will take place in October 2026.

Voters wishing to be added to the voters' list or update their information will be required to provide a piece of identification with both their name and Ontario home address.

For questions related to voter registration, email info@registertovoteon.ca or
call 1-866-242-3025.

Check if you're on the Voters List at Elections Ontario

2022 Municipal Election

MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2022 DECLARATION OF QUALIFICATIONS

Municipal Election Financial Statement Form 4 2022

Nomination Form 2022 Municipal Election

NOMINATION PROCEDURES FOR MUNICIPAL CANDIDATE 2022 Municipal Election Municipal Elections Act

Voters List 2022 Form EL14

Township of Frontenac Islands Consent to Release Of Personal Information

Municipal Candidates August 8

Municipal Candidates August 18, 2022

Municipal Candidates August 19, 2022