Elections
Calling all Candidates for the October 26, 2026 Municipal Election
Thinking of Running in the 2026 Municipal Election? Join us online for a FREE Candidate Information Session on Thursday, April 9th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
This virtual session is hosted by the West Parry Sound Municipalities. The Archipelago, Carling, McDougall, McKellar, Parry Sound, Seguin, and Whitestone.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs will be presenting information on:
- Roles and Responsibilities of elected officials, staff and third party advertisers
- Eligibility rules
- Nomination process
- Campaign finances
- Compliance audit
- Voters' list
- Scrutineers
- Recounts
- Resources
This session will benefit both newcomers and experienced candidates to the municipal election process. If you're interested, please register by completely the registration form. To receive a paper copy of the registration form, please contact kbritton@mckellar.ca or (705) 389-2842 x 4.
This information session is open to all West Parry Sound Municipal candidates, potential candidates and the general public.
Are You on the Municipal Voter's List for 2026?
What's New for 2026:
Recent legislative changes have made Elections Ontario responsible for maintaining and providing the data for the Voters' List for municipal and school board elections, a role previously held by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). This is the first municipal election in Seguin under this new process. While this change is intended to improve consistency across Ontario, you are strongly encouraged to confirm, update, or add your information to the Elections Ontario database to be on the Voters' List. Even if you were on the Voters' List in previous Seguin Municipal Elections and Ontario Provincial Elections you should check to make sure you are in the Elections Ontario database and your information is correct to the on the Voters' List for the 2026 Seguin Municipal Election!
To check the database:
Website: https://www.registertovoteon.ca/
Phone: 1-866-242-3025
Email: info@RegistertoVoteON.ca
Internet & Telephone Voting
Seguin Township will once again be implementing Internet and Telephone Voting for the 2026 Municipal Election in October, 2026. This system replaces the traditional polling place method and eliminates the need for advance polls and voting proxies. It also improves voter access and increases voter participation. As the election draws closer we will be including more information about the voting process on this page. In Seguin the Mayor is elected at large, which means all eligible voters choose from the same mayoral candidates when voting. Councillors are elected to represent one of six wards, one Councillor per Ward.
Key Dates in 2026
| May 1 | Candidate nomination period and Third Party Advertiser registration opens |
| August 14 | Elections Ontario to provide the municipality with the Preliminary List of Electors |
| August 21 | Nomination Day, close of nominations 2:00 p.m. local time |
| August 24 | Certification of Nominations |
| August 24 | Declaration of Acclamations, if applicable |
| September 1 | Voters List available, revision period begins |
| October 14 to 26 | Voting Period |
| October 26 | Voting Day |
| November 15 | Term of Council begins |
Contact
General Inquiries
705-732-4300