Elections

2026 Municipal and School Board Election

2026 Municipal Election will be held Monday, October 26, 2026.

Office of the Township Clerk / Returning Officer - Key Dates

2026 Municipal Elections on Engage Frontenac

Candidate Information

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.

Eligible candidates for municipal elections must be:

A person is qualified to be elected or hold office, who, as of the day he or she files his or her nomination is:

Entitled to be an elector under the Municipal Elections Act, s.17
- Is a Canadian citizen;
- Is at least 18 years of age;
- 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 as noted otherwise by law.
- Not disqualified for violation of financial requirements or violations of requirements for filing financial information.
- Not disqualified by any Act from holding such office
- Not disqualified under the provisions as outlined in MEA, s 90(2) and 91(1)

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

Important 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 pm
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

Map - Ward 1

Map - Ward 2

Certified List of Candidates for the 2026 Municipal Election

The certified list of candidates for the upcoming Municipal Election on October 26, 2026 will be available August 2026.

Unofficial List of Candidates for the 2026 Election
Name	Filing Date	Office	Ward	Phone Number	Email
Judy Greenwood-Speers	May 1, 2026	Mayor	1	613-876-9015 613-385-2240	greenwoodspeers@hotmail.com
Barry Moore	May 1, 2026	Councillor	1	613-483-5018
Bill Saunders	May 4, 2026	Councillor	2

Completed nominations filed with the Returning Officer on the prescribed forms between Friday, May 1, 2026 to Thursday, August 20, 2026, and on Friday, August 21, 2026 (Nomination Day) between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. will appear on this list. This list will be updated throughout the Nomination period.

Election Resources

AMO's Lead Where You Live is a comprehensive guide for anyone considering running in the 2026 municipal election. This resource walks you through what municipal councils do, what it means to serve your community, and the steps involved in launching a successful campaign. Whether you’re exploring the idea or preparing to file your nomination, this guide provides practical information, tools, and insights to support your journey.

Election Sign By-law regulates the use of election signs in the Township.

Use of Municipal Resource Policy regulates the use of municipal resources during the election.

Municipal Elections Act

Municipal Act, 2001

2026 Municipal Elections on Engage Frontenac

Voter Information

For detailed voter information: 2026 Ontario government’s Voter's Guide

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.

About the Elections Ontario’s portal

You can now use Elections Ontario’s Voter Registration portal to:

Confirm your voter information
Update your name or address
Add yourself if you’re missing
Remove outdated information
Register property‑based eligibility (important in cottage country municipalities)

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

2026 Third-Party Advertisers' Guide

See the Ontario government's 2026 Third-Party Advertisers' Guide for more information on how to register as a third-party advertiser in municipal council and school board elections.