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2026 Municipal and School Board Elections

The Town of New Tecumseth will hold a municipal and school board election in 2026. This page provides information on running for office, voting, and the election process in general.

Information on this page will be updated as the election approaches.

The next Municipal and School Board Election will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Download the Candidate Guide

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Serving as an elected official is a meaningful way to contribute to local decision‑making and help shape the future of your community.

Notice of Nomination

Official notice of nomination - English and French

Candidate Information Session

2026 Municipal & School Board Election Candidate Information Session - May 4, 2026

Additional Training Opportunities

AMO: Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities Program
Offered by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, this online leadership series supports first-time candidates and those considering re-election, with a focus on leadership skills, well-being, and values-based campaigning. Register at https://www.amo.on.ca/amos-healthy-democracy-leaders-series-stronger-leaders-stronger-communities.
AMO: Workshops for Underrepresented Candidates
Facilitated by former municipal elected officials, these workshops focus on campaign fundamentals, messaging, and community engagement, with an emphasis on supporting individuals from underrepresented communities. Register at https://www.amo.on.ca/running-municipal-office-everything-you-need-know-underrepresented-candidate.
AMO: Youth Information Sessions
Led by currently elected officials, these sessions support young people interested in running for office by covering candidate requirements, campaign basics, and voter engagement strategies. Register at https://www.amo.on.ca/information-session-youth-considering-running-municipal-office.
AMO: Urban Indigenous Peoples’ Information Sessions
Facilitated by Indigenous leaders with electoral experience, these sessions provide guidance on running for municipal office while leading with cultural integrity and community connection. Register at https://www.amo.on.ca/information-session-urban-indigenous-peoples-considering-running-municipal-office.

The Candidate Guide

The Town has prepared a Candidate Guide to help prospective candidates understand what is involved and how to get started.

The Candidate Guide includes:

Eligibility requirements
How to file a nomination
What to expect as a member of Council

Download the Candidate Guide

Printed copies are also available at Town Hall, 24 Tupper Street West, Alliston, New Tecumseth Public Libraries and Recreation Centres.

Key Dates

The 2026 municipal and school board election includes several important dates that candidates and voters should be aware of.

Key Date	Date
Nomination Day	May 1, 2026
Nomination Filing Deadline	August 21, 2026 until 2:00 p.m.
Certification of Nominations	August 24, 2026
Third Party Advertising Registration Period	May 1, 2026 to October 23, 2026 (4:30 p.m.)
Advance Voting Period	October 13, 2026 at 12:00 Noon to October 25, 2026
Election Day	October 26, 2026
New Term of Council Begins	November 15, 2026
Inauguration	November 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Who Can Be a Candidate?

Eligible Candidates must:

be a resident of the municipality or an owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such owner or tenant
be a Canadian citizen, and at least 18 years old
not be legally prohibited from voting
not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office or the office of a school board trustee.

Council Composition - New Ward Boundaries

On June 16, 2025, Council approved Ward Boundary By-law 2025-052 establishing a new 7-ward boundary configuration for the Town of New Tecumseth, which will come into effect for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.

Please check our interactive Ward Map to confirm your ward for the 2026 Municipal Election.

Here is a map of the new Ward Boundaries.

Candidate Packages

The nomination period opens on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

Please note that no person who proposes to be a candidate may solicit or accept contributions for election purposes; or incur expenses, until that person has filed a nomination form.

Appointments are recommended for filing of a nomination. Please call 705-435-3900 or email elections@newtecumseth.ca.

Council Candidate Package

Third Party Advertiser Package

School Board Trustee Package

Voting Information

All eligible voters are encouraged to participate in the 2026 municipal and school board election.

Who Can Vote?

Anyone can vote in a municipal and school board election who, on the day of the election, is:

a resident of the municipality or an owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such owner or tenant;
a Canadian citizen, and at least 18 years old; and
not legally prohibited from voting.

Are you registered to vote in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election?

Confirm, update or add your name to the Voters' List

You can now register to vote in both provincial and local elections all in one place!

Check, update or add your information to the voters list for provincial, municipal and school board elections through the Elections Ontario Voter Registration website.

Confirm or change your school support designation

All electors should review their school support designations, and if needed, update them by June 1, 2026, to be accurately included on the Preliminary List of Electors ahead of the municipal and school board elections on October 26, 2026. You can do so through the MPAC School Support Designation website.

General Information

Offices to be Elected in 2026

On October 26, 2026, Town of New Tecumseth voters will elect the following offices:

Mayor
Deputy Mayor
Councillor Ward 1
Councillor Ward 2
Councillor Ward 3
Councillor Ward 4
Councillor Ward 5
Councillor Ward 6
Councillor Ward 7
Trustee, Simcoe County District School Board
Trustee, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
Trustee, Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud Mon Avenir
Trustee, Conseil scolaire Viamonde

Additional Resources

2022 Municipal Election Archives

Contact the Elections Office

If you have questions about the 2026 municipal election, running for office, or voting, please contact:

Elections Office
Town of New Tecumseth
24 Tupper Street West, Alliston
705‑435‑3900
elections@newtecumseth.ca