Election Frequently Asked Questions

Accessibility

The County of Brant is committed to making the 2022 elections accessible to all. The Accessible Election Plan 2022 is a commitment to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities.

View the 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan

Candidates

When do I have to take my campaign signs down?

All election signs shall be removed within two (2) days after the date of the election. For all other regulations see Appendix A to by-law No. 121- 08 Section E.

Do I need a separate bank account for my campaign?

You must open a bank account exclusively for your campaign if you accept any contributions of money (including contributions from yourself or your spouse) or incur any expenses. You cannot use your personal bank account for campaign finances, even if you are planning a very small campaign.

How do I utilize social media in my campaign?

To comply with the Municipal Elections Act and the Code of Conduct, incumbents must take affirmative steps to clearly distinguish between use of social medial for personal or election purposes on the one hand and the use of an incumbent's Social Media Accounts.

Use of County logos, staff, volunteers, computers, smartphones and email accounts in connection to social media is the same as using County resources and therefore can only be used for County purposes and not for personal or campaign purposes.

Voters

When is the next Municipal Election?

Monday, October 24, 2022

Who am I voting for?

You will have the option of voting for:

One (1) Mayor

Two (2) Councillors in your ward (10 will be elected in total across all wards) School Trustees, depending on your school support:

Grand Erie District School Board - Four (4) Trustees OR

Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board - Two (2) Trustees OR

Conseil scolaire Viamonde - One (1) Trustee OR

Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir - One (1) Trustee

Who is running?

Visit https://www.brant.ca/en/county-government/candidates.aspx for a listing of all candidates, this webpage is updated as nominations are received.

Who can vote?

A resident of the County of Brant or be the owner or tenant of land in the County or the spouse of such owner or tenant of property in the County;
A citizen of Canada;
At least 18 years old; and
Not prohibited from voting under any law.

Is my name on the Voters List?

The Voters’ List is not yet available. At this time, you can visit voterlookup.ca to check if you are a registered voter for the municipal election.

I added my name to the Voters’ List during the last election. Why is my name not on the list?

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for preparing the preliminary list of electors used for municipal and school board elections in Ontario. All of the completed application forms are submitted to the MPAC for inclusion in the Voters' List. If you have specific questions about the compilation of the Voters' List you can contact MPAC at 1 (866) 296-6722 or visit their website at mpac.on.ca

What is my school support?

Your school support is based on which board your school taxes are directed towards. School support can go to one of the following within the County:

Grand Erie District School Board (public)

Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (must be Roman Catholic)

Conseil scolaire Viamonde (must have French Language rights)

Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir (must have French Language rights and be Roman Catholic)

Where do I vote?

If your name is on the Voters’ List, you will receive a Voter Notification Card in the mail in October. This card will tell you where you vote on Election Day and Advance Voting dates.

What should I take with me to vote?

Voters will be required to provide proof of identity and residency. Even with the Voter Notification Card you will be receiving from the Clerk's Office the following documentation will be required prior to voting.

An Ontario driver’s licence.
An Ontario Photo Card.
An Ontario motor vehicle permit (vehicle portion).
A cancelled personalized cheque.
A mortgage statement, lease or rental agreement relating to property in Ontario.
An insurance policy or insurance statement.
A loan agreement or other financial agreement with a financial institution.
A document issued or certified by a court in Ontario.
Any other document from the government of Canada, Ontario or a municipality in Ontario or from an agency of such a government.
Any document from a Band Council in Ontario established under the Indian Act (Canada).
An income tax assessment notice.
A Child Tax Benefit Statement.
A Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid T4E.
A Statement of Old Age Security T4A (OAS).
A Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits T4A (P).
A Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions.
A Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Works.
A Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Disability Support Program.
A Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Statement of Benefits T5007.
A property tax assessment.
A credit card statement, bank account statement, or RRSP, RRIF, RHOSP or T5 statement.
A CNIB Card or a card from another registered charitable organization that provides services to persons with disabilities.
A hospital card or record.
A document showing campus residence, issued by the office or officials responsible for student residence at a post-secondary institution.
A document showing residence at a long-term care home under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007, issued by the Administrator for the home.
A utility bill for hydro, water, gas, telephone or cable TV or a bill from a public utilities commission.
A cheque stub, T4 statement or pay receipt issued by an employer.
A transcript or report card from a post-secondary school.

How is my ballot counted?

Poll level electronic vote tabulators will be utilized for counting the ballots as each voting location. All the votes are electronically counted and results will be produced following the close of polls at 8:00 p.m. on Election night.

What if I make a mistake when marking my ballot?

If you make a mistake or change your mind about which candidate you want to vote for, simply return the ballot to the election official. They will cancel the ballot and issue another one to you. If you have any questions about how to properly mark the ballot, any of the election officials will be happy to explain it to you.