Haldimand County preparing for spring by-election in Wards 1 & 4

After declaring the seats for Wards 1 & 4 vacant, Haldimand County Council voted to fill the vacancies by holding a by-election. Details regarding the nomination period, voting day, and information on how and where to vote will be confirmed by the end of January. 

Nomination period

The nomination period for Wards 1 & 4 will open in late January on a date to be announced. Interested candidates are encouraged to read up on eligibility requirements and the important role municipal councillors play. Information and resources for potential candidates are available at haldimandvotes.ca. As candidates register they will be listed on the haldimandvotes.ca website.

Voter registration

Residents in Wards 1 & 4 are encouraged to make sure they are registered to vote well in advance of voting day by visiting registertovoteon.ca. This is especially important for individuals who recently moved or changed addresses. Individuals can register to vote directly on the registertovoteon.ca website. Anyone unsure of whether they live in Ward 1 or Ward 4 can look up their address on the county’s ward boundary map.

Additional details about the Wards 1 & 4 by-election, including advance voting and voting day locations, will be announced in early 2025 at haldimandvotes.ca, in the local newspaper and through the county’s social media accounts.

All other inquiries related to the by-election may be directed to election@haldimandcounty.on.ca.