Municipal and School Board Election

The 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026. Residents across the community are encouraged to mark their calendars and plan to participate.

More information about voting locations, voter registration, and candidate nominations will be shared as it becomes available.

Election Key Dates

  • April 30, 2026 - Candidate Information Night 
  • May 1, 2026 - Nominations Open
  • May 1, 2026 - Third Party Registration period begins
  • August 21, 2026 at 2 pm - Nominations Close
  • August 21, 2026 at 2 pm - Last Day to Withdraw Candidacy
  • August 24, 2026 - Candidates Certified
  • October - Advanced Polls
  • October 23, 2026 - Third Party registration period ends
  • October 26, 2026 - Election Day
  • November 15, 2026 - Term of Office begins
  • March 26, 2027 - Deadline for filing financial statement & auditor’s report
​​​Please refer to the following legislation and policy for provisions related to Municipal Elections​:

Contact us 

If you have questions or require additional information, please contact our Elections Coordinator:

Ryan Leverton
Elections Coordinator
Phone: 519.44BRANT (519.442.7268) 
Email: election@brant.ca

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