2026 Municipal and School Board Election
Ontario municipal and school board elections are held every four years on the fourth Monday in October. These elections give residents a direct say in how their communities are run. In these elections, voters choose their local mayors, councillors, and school board trustees - offering an opportunity for residents of Haldimand County to influence local priorities and the future of public education.
The next general municipal election is Monday, October 26, 2026.
Interested in registering as a candidate?
Candidate nominations are now open. To file your nomination papers, you must attend an in-person appointment.
Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee
Committee applications close at 4:30 p.m. on August 14, 2026
Haldimand County is required to establish a Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee (MECAC) by October 1 of an election year. The County has partnered with the City of Brantford, County of Brant and Norfolk County to form a joint committee.
Applications are now being accepted for qualified individuals interested in serving on the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee. The committee considers applications related to municipal election campaign finances for candidates and registered third-party advertisers.
Interested applicants are encouraged to review the MECAC Terms of Reference before applying online at the City of Brantford's website.
Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on August 14, 2026.
New ward boundaries
Following a 2024 Ward Boundary Review, Haldimand County Council approved a new Ward Boundary and Council Composition By-law that made some substantial changes to the existing ward system.
- The number of Wards has been increased from 6 to 7
- Council will now consist of 8 members - the Mayor and 7 Councillors (1 for each Ward)
- Ward 7 was created in the Caledonia area
- Significant changes to Wards 3 and 4 were made to accommodate the new Ward 7
- Some adjustments were also made to the boundaries of other Wards to align with the changing population distribution
Learn more on our Find Your Ward page and confirm your ward by searching your address on our interactive map.
Use of Corporate Resources for Election Campaign Purposes Policy
Haldimand County buildings may be booked for all candidates' meetings at the discretion of the Clerk.
Key dates
Last Day to File a Nomination (at 2 p.m.) August 21
Nominations Certified August 24
Advance Voting - Internet October 16-25
Advance Voting - In-person October 17-21
Voting Day October 26
Upcoming events
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Aug 21
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Oct 17
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