Municipal elections in Ontario are held every four years. The next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026. The length of term for all municipal elected officials is four years. The current term started in 2022 and ends in 2026.
You can learn more about how municipal elections work within the province of Ontario through the Association of Municipalities in Ontario (AMO) information page.
The Clerk's Office would be pleased to assist you with any questions you may have in regard to the Municipal Election. For any questions, concerns or further information, please contact Nigel Black CAO/Clerk at 705-389-2466 ex. 123 or by email at nigel.black@whitestone.ca
Register to Vote
Eligible voters for municipal elections must be:
- A Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old
- A resident OR a property owner or tenant OR the spouse of an owner or tenant in the municipality
Click here to register on the Elections Ontario Portal. You will need one piece of ID that has both your name and Ontario home address.
Running for Municipal Council
Eligible candidates for municipal elections must be:
- A Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old
- A resident of the municipality, a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant
- Not legally prohibited from voting; and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering training and workshops for people thinking about running for municipal office in the October 2026 elections.
Lead Where You Live: A guide to running for Municipal Council provides key information for anyone running in the 2026 municipal election. This guide will introduce you to some of the key steps in that process. It will also give you a sense of what life is like as an elected member of a municipal council.
The workshop series Healthy Democracy Leadership Series: Supporting Local Leadership is offered for no charge in two streams:
- Stream 1: For elected officials at the municipal level across Ontario who are considering re-election in 2026 and preparing their path forward.
- Stream 2: For community members considering a run for municipal office in 2026—first-time candidates who want to build confidence before launching a campaign. Civic-minded leaders who want to explore whether elected office is right for them.
Click here to register for either stream.