2026 Municipal Election

The next Municipal and School Board Election will take place in October 2026. Eligible voters in Arran-Elderslie will cast their ballots using a secure internet and telephone voting system, with voting open October 19 to October 26, 2026.

Whether you're new to town or have lived here your whole life - it's important to check your voter information.

Visit RegisterToVoteON.ca today to confirm you are on the voter's list, update information, or add yourself to the list. Your voice is important, make sure you are on the list and register to vote!

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Election Information

On October 26, 2026, residents and property owners will be able to cast their vote in the Municipal and School Board Elections from anywhere with internet access or telephone service. This means residents will have the ability to vote from the comfort of their own home, on-the-go, at the Municipal Office, or at the Voter Assistance Centres - more information on voter assistance and voting locations will be available in 2026.

Eligible voters (residents and property owners) will elect several different positions including:
• Mayor (elected at-large);
• Deputy Mayor (elected at-large);
• Five (5) Ward Councillors;
• School Board Trustees

Once elected, members of Council serve a 4-year term. The current term of Council began in November 2022, and the next term of Council will commence in November 2026.

Important Dates

Nomination Period: Friday, May 1, 2026 (8:30am) to Friday, August 21, 2026 (2:00pm)
Third Party Registration: Monday, May 1, 2026 (8:30am) to Friday, October 23, 2026 (4:30pm)
Deadline for Withdrawal of Nominations: Friday, August 21, 2026 (2:00pm)
Voting Period: Voting begins on October 19, 2026 (10:00am) until Election Day
Election Day: Monday, October 26, 2026 (ends at 8:00pm)

Who is Eligible to Vote?

To be an eligible elector in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, on Election Day you must be:

A Canadian Citizen; and
At least 18 years of age; and
A resident of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, or the owner or tenant of land in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, or
the spouse of an owner or tenant; and
Not prohibited from voting under any law.

School Support

To ensure your correct school support designation is provided to Elections Ontario, it should be reviewed and updated before June 1, 2026. Whether you own or rent your home, your property is linked to a school board, even if you do not have children attending school. To learn more about school support designations visit Municipal Property Assessment Corporation.

Thinking about running for Municipal Council?

A Workshop for Prospective Municipal Election Candidates

Considering a run for municipal council? Before making a decision, get a clear and realistic understanding of what serving as an elected official truly involves.

This practical workshop explains how municipal government works, the roles and responsibilities of Council members, and the ethical and legal obligations of public office. Participants will also learn about campaign requirements, time and financial commitments, and the realities of public life.

Designed to equip participants with essential information and reflection tools to help decide whether public service is the right fit for them and prepares those who choose to run to do so responsibly and confidently.

This practical workshop explains:

how municipal government works
the roles and responsibilities of Council members
the ethical and legal obligations of public office

Participants will also learn about campaign requirements, time and financial commitments, and the realities of public life.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Bruce County Administration Centre

130 Park Street

Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0

Registration details to follow.

Participating Municipalities in Bruce County are recruiting experienced professionals for appointment on the

Bruce County Joint Compliance Audit Committee (Bruce County JCAC) for the 2026 Municipal Election.

The committee reviews applications for compliance audits of campaign finances and provides an impartial, knowledgeable assessment under the Municipal Elections Act.

Ideal applicants have experience in accounting, municipal administration, and/or law.

- Term: November 15, 2026 – November 14, 2030

- 3–7 members needed

- Application deadline: April 24, 2026

Application forms are available at Bruce County JCAC Webpage or by requesting a copy from the Municipal Clerk at the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Municipality of Brockton, Township of Huron-Kinloss, Municipality of Kincardine, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Town of Saugeen Shores, and Municipality of South Bruce.

Submit completed applications to:

Northern Bruce Peninsula Clerk

Email: election@northernbruce.ca

Mail: 56 Lindsay Road 5, Lion’s Head ON N0H 1W0

www.northernbrucepeninsula.ca/JCAC

As a Councillor, you have representative, policy-making and stewardship roles to play in your municipality. Often these roles will overlap. You will be called on to consider and make decisions on issues that will sometimes be complex and controversial. Most of those decisions will have long-term consequences for your municipality that extend beyond your four-year term of office, and should be made in the context of your municipality’s directions for the long-term health and welfare of your community.

Time-Commitment

The time commitment can be significant. There are two Council meetings per month, with the exception of July, August, and December having only one meeting. Council meetings are scheduled in-person on the second and fourth Monday, commencing at 9:00 am. In addition to Council meetings, there may be additional Public Meetings and Special Council meetings scheduled throughout the year.

Additionally, all members of Council are appointed to Committees of Council, which often meet monthly. Council members are also expected to attend special events held by the Municipality and other community groups. There may be a considerable time spent talking with and responding to the residents. The amount of time required to prepare for a Council or committee meetings can be several hours per week. The Mayor also sits on Bruce County Council.

Meetings

Currently, Council meetings take place in-person at 9:00 am on the second and fourth Monday of each month, with the exception of July, August, and December where there is only one Council meeting.

Accessibility Initiative undertaken for the 2026 Municipal Election

Election Accessibility Plan

Clerk's Report CLKS-2026-05

Voter Turnout

Certified Number of Electors and Voter Turnout

Number of Electors and Voter Turnout by Ward

Candidates Financial Statements

As per sec. 88(9.1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the Clerk shall make the financial statements of the candidates who filed a nomination available to the public in electronic format. Please see the links below to view the individual financial statements of the candidates. Please note that the financial statements will be updated as they are filed.

Ryan Greig

Compliance Audit Committee

Compliance Audit Committee Roles and Responsibilities

The role of the Compliance Audit Committee is to review and consider compliance audit applications received by an eligible elector who believes that a candidate or registered third party advertiser has contravened a provision of the Municipal Elections Act relating to election campaign finances.

The Compliance Audit Committee can:

consider applications for a compliance audit and therefore grant or reject audit requests within thirty days of receipt;
if an audit is granted, appoint an auditor and review the audit report;
decide whether legal proceedings shall be commenced following the results of an audit; and
decide whether to commence a legal proceeding against a contributor for an apparent contravention, if applicable.

Compliance Audit Report

In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, the Clerk is to prepare a report and make it available to the public. The report is to advise on the compliance of candidates with regard to filing financial statements. The Clerk is also to make available the names of any candidates who have defaulted by not filing their financial statement by March 31, 2027 at 2:00 p.m.