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2025 Wards 1 and 4 By-Election

Haldimand County Council currently has vacancies for Ward 1 and Ward 4. Council voted to fill both vacancies through a by-election. 

The by-election will take place in the spring of 2025. More information including dates, voting methods and locations will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

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Details about how to become a candidate, voting day, and the voting methods for the 2025 by-election will be posted once the information becomes available.


Voter information 

The 2022 Voters' Guide provides an overview of Ontario municipal elections aimed at voters.  

To vote in the 2025 by-election for Wards 1 and 4, you must be:

  • a Canadian citizen; and
  • at least 18 years old; and
  • a resident in Ward 1 or Ward 4; or
  • a non-resident, but you or your spouse own or rent property in Ward 1 or Ward 4; and
  • not prohibited from voting under any law.

Use our online interactive map to see if you live in Ward 1 or 4.

Who cannot vote:

You are prohibited from voting if you are:

  • serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution;
  • a corporation;
  • acting as executor or trustee or in another representative capacity, except as a voting proxy
  • convicted of a corrupt practice described in section 90(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996

If you are unsure about eligibility, need information about how to vote or are experiencing a barrier to voting, please contact our elections team.

Voting day for the by-election is expected to be scheduled for spring of 2025.  Dates and locations for elections day polling and advance polls, along with information regarding voting methods will be posted once it becomes available.

Check the Voter's List

The Voter's List is a list of people who are eligible to vote in the 2025 By-election for Ward 1 and Ward 4.  

The Voter's List is managed by Elections Ontario. You can confirm, update or add your name and/or home address to the voter's list on the Elections Ontario website.


Information for candidates

Information regarding how to register as a candidate and relevant dates will be published to the website as soon as they are confirmed.

The 2022 Candidate's Guide provides an overview for candidates on running in a municipal election in Ontario, including relevant legislation. 

Who is eligible to be a Candidate

To run for Haldimand County Council on the day the nomination paper is filed, a person must be:

  • A Canadian citizen
  • At least 18 years of age
  • A resident of Haldimand County, or an owner or tenant of land in Haldimand County, or the spouse of the owner or tenant
  • Not legally prohibited from voting
  • Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office


Who is not eligible to be a Candidate

The following people are disqualified from being elected to Council:

  • A judge of any court
  • A member of the Provincial Legislature, the Federal House of Commons or Senate who has not resigned from their office by the close of nominations
  • A candidate who failed to file the necessary financial statement or exceeded the spending limit in the last municipal election or by-election

The following resources may be useful to find information regarding running as a candidate in a municipal election:


Information for third-party advertisers

The 2022 Third-Party Advertisers' Guide, published by the Ontario government, provides guidance for anyone wishing to register as a third-party advertiser, including an overview of the legislation regarding third-party advertising.

What is third-party advertising

A third-party advertiser is a person, corporation or trade union intending to spend money on advertisements or other materials that support, promote or oppose a candidate in the 2025 By-election for Ward 1 and Ward 4.

Third-party advertisers must register with the Clerk before they can accept any contributions or spend any money on advertising.

What is not third-party advertising

Activities that do not involve spending money, such as discussing or expressing an opinion about a candidate, are not considered to be third-party advertising. Other examples include:

  • speaking to friends and neighbours
  • posting on social media
  • sending an email to a group or mailing list

Rules for third-party advertising

If a person, corporation, or trade union wishes to spend money on advertisements that promote, support, or oppose a candidate in the 2025 Ward 1 and Ward 4 By-election, they must first file a Notice of Registration with the Clerk.

Candidate involvement in third-party advertising

Third-party advertising must be done independently of candidates, who are not able to direct a third-party advertiser. If a candidate wishes to purchase or direct their own election campaign advertising, they must follow rules under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996  and identify themselves on their advertisements.

Contact Us

Haldimand County
53 Thorburn Street South
Cayuga, Ontario
Canada, N0A 1E0

Phone: 905-318-5932

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Cayuga, Ontario
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