Nomination Period for Candidates:
- NOW CLOSED
Nomination Day:
- Friday, August 21, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Withdrawal Deadline for Candidates:
- Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
2026 Municipal Election
This page provides important information for both voters and candidates regarding the next municipal election which will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Municipal Offices Open for Nomination:
- Mayor (1)
- Deputy Mayor (1)
- Councillors (9 total)
- Fullarton Ward (2)
- Hibbert Ward (2)
- Logan Ward (2)
- Mitchell Ward (3)
View our 2026 Election Accessibility Plan
Key Dates for 2026 Municipal Election
Information for Voters
If you are a resident, property owner, or tenant in West Perth, a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and not legally prohibited from voting, you are eligible to vote in West Perth’s municipal and school board elections.
Voting Methods
The Municipality of West Perth Council has approved the use of telephone and electronic voting for the 2026 election.
Municipal Voter Experience Video
Voting in Multiple Municipalities
If you or your spouse own or rent property in a municipality other than your primary residence, you may be eligible to vote in more than one municipal election. For further information, visit the Elections Ontario website.
Voter Registration for Students:
Students attending school away from home may be eligible to vote in multiple municipalities. If a student’s permanent residence and temporary student home are in different municipalities or a Territory Without Municipal Organization area, they can update or add their "home address" as their permanent family residence and list their student home as an additional property they, or their spouse, own or rent.
Checking Your Voter Information
We encourage all residents of West Perth to confirm that you are on the voters list. Being on the list will make your voting experience easier and help you avoid a last-minute trip to the municipal office to be added before the election.
Electors are hereby given notice that if a greater number of candidates are certified than are required to fill the offices, an election will be held, and voting will be conducted by telephone/internet voting method. The voting period will commence on October 19th, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. and run through October 26th, 2026, until the close of the polls at 8:00 p.m.
Information for Potential Candidates
We encourage all prospective candidates to visit the Municipal Clerk’s Office to learn more and pick up a 2026 Candidate Nomination Package.
Candidate Eligibility
A person is eligible to submit a nomination for office by meeting the following requirements:
- a resident of the municipality or a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant;
- a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old; not legally prohibited from voting; and
- not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.
The following people are disqualified from holding office as a member of council:
- an employee of the municipality unless they take an unpaid leave of absence beginning the day they are nominated, and resign if elected to office;
- a judge of any court;
- a Member of Parliament, a Member of Provincial Parliament, or a Senator; or
- a candidate who failed to file the necessary financial statement(s) in the last municipal election.
Becoming a Potential Candidate
To become a potential candidate, the following must be submitted:
Forms:
- Submit a Nomination Form 1
- Submit Endorsement Form 2 with at least 25 signatures
Additional Requirements:
- Photo identification and proof of residence
- Payment of the Nomination Filing Fee ($200 for Mayor; $100 for all other offices)
Eligible individuals interested in running for office may file their nomination papers in person or through an agent at the Municipal Office.
Please note that you can only start campaigning after you file your nomination papers with the Municipal Clerk.
Contact Information:
If you are interested in running for Council and would like to receive election information updates, please contact the Municipal Clerk by phone (519) 348-8429x224 or through email jhutson@westperth.com.
Third-Party Advertising
Third‑party advertising refers to any advertisement or communication that is produced independently of a candidate or their campaign, that seeks to support or oppose a candidate, or to encourage a “yes” or “no” vote on a ballot question.
Third‑party advertising must be conducted entirely separate from a candidate’s campaign. Any materials created, distributed, or directed by a candidate or their campaign team are considered part of the candidate’s official campaign activities, not third‑party advertising.
This form of advertising allows individuals or organizations outside a campaign to express their views on candidates or ballot issues and to attempt to influence voter decision‑making.
A third‑party advertisement may appear in broadcast, print, electronic, or any other medium, and includes any content that promotes, supports, or opposes a candidate or a particular response to a ballot question. This encompasses traditional advertisements as well as materials such as brochures, signs, and similar communications.
To Register as a Third-Party Advertiser
Any individual, corporation, or trade union must register with the Municipal Clerk in order to act as a third‑party advertiser within a municipality. Registration is completed by submitting the Notice of Registration – Third Party (Form 7). Once registered, a third‑party advertiser is permitted to communicate with and advertise to voters in that municipality.
A registered third‑party advertiser may choose to support or oppose any candidate appearing on the ballot for that municipality. This includes candidates for local council, school board trustee, and upper‑tier municipal offices.
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