MUNICIPAL ELECTION CANDIDATE NOMINATION INFORMATION

NOMINIATION PERIOD – MAY 1, 2026 – AUGUST 21,2026

For anyone interested in running for a position on Melancthon Township Council in the municipal election on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Candidates may file a nomination form in the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours beginning on Friday, May 1, 2026 and ending at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026.  It is recommended that you call the office at 519-925-5525 and make an appointment with the Clerk.

The prescribed fee, which may be refundable, must accompany the nomination form.  The fee for Head of Council (Mayor) is $200.00 and $100.00 for all other candidates, payable in cash, certified cheque, money order or debit.  Candidates must not campaign, spend or raise funds for their election campaign until their nomination form has been filed with the Clerk.

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing publishes candidates, voters and third-party advertiser guides to provide information about municipal and school board elections.  The guides are below:

2026 Candidates’ Guide

2026 Voters’ Guide

2026 Third-Party Advertisers’ Guide

For further information, please contact:

Denise B. Holmes, CAO/Clerk & Returning Officer, 519-925-5525, ext. 101

Kaitlin Dinnick, Deputy Clerk & Deputy Returning Officer, 519-925-5525, ext. 103

📢 Save the Dates! – Joint Candidate Information Sessions 🗳️

Thinking about running in the upcoming municipal election? Join us to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of municipal office and the nomination process.

📍 April 29, 2026 – 6:30 p.m. 
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Session – Virtual (Zoom)

📍 May 6, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.
Monora Park Pavilion, 500 Monora Park Drive, Mono, Ontario

📍 May 7, 2026 – 10:00 a.m.
Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex (Shelburne Arena), 200 Fiddle Park Lane, Shelburne, Ontario

✅ Learn about becoming a candidate
✅ Ask questions
✅ Get prepared for the municipal election process

More details to follow — mark your calendars! 📅

Are you thinking of running for Council?

Join this AMO Workshop to gain useful insights and strategies focused on underrepresented communities

For more event info, please click on the below link:

Running for Municipal Office – Everything You Need to Know as an Underrepresented Candidate | AMO

Municipal Election 2026 🗳️

The municipal election will take place on October 26, 2026.

Residents will once again be able to vote online or over the phone.

Are you registered to vote? It’s easy!

Make sure your information is up to date so you’re ready to participate.

👉 Check your registration:  Voter Registration

2026 Election

The Council of the Township of Melancthon approved the use of Alternative Voting Methods (telephone and internet voting) for the 2026 Municipal Election. Electors will have the option of voting by touch tone telephone or through online voting on the internet. Candidates may file a nomination form in the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours beginning Monday, May 1, 2026 and ending at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026. Election Day is Monday, October 26, 2026.