Revisions to the voter information
Individuals may confirm, update, or add their information to the municipal and provincial voters lists online at https://www.registertovoteon.ca/
Elections
Every four years, the City of Kenora holds municipal elections for City Council positions. Council consists of a mayor and six councillors. The next municipal election will take place in 2026.
Whether you’re planning to run as a candidate or looking to cast your vote, you’ll find the election resources you need here. You’ll be able to find details and instructions about filing a nomination, registering to vote, learning more about candidates, and answers to common questions about the election. Check back often for updates.
Voter list
Elections Ontario is responsible for collecting voter information and preparing the votes list for provincial, municipal, district social services administration board, and school board elections in Ontario. You can visit Elections Ontario to update your information before the next municipal election. You will need to provide proof of identity and eligibility to vote.
Find out more about confirming and updating your information at Elections Ontario’s Voter Registration service.
School support designation
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for collecting information about school support. To update your school support information, visit MPAC’s online School Support tool.
School support designation helps property owners and tenants identify which school board they wish to support during school board elections and ensures that school support funding is directed to the appropriate board. By default, and as required by provincial legislation, school support is assigned to the English Public school board.
Your current designation can be found on your Property Assessment Notice. As a property owner in Ontario, you must support one of the following school systems, even if you do not have children:
- English Public
- English Separate (Catholic)
- French Public
- French Separate (Catholic)
To learn more or to update your school support preference, please visit mpac.ca/schoolsupport.
2026 Municipal and School Board Election: Key Dates
View the key dates for the upcoming Municipal and School Boards election issued by the Office of the Clerk/Returning Officer.
Nomination period begins
Candidates may begin filing nomination forms starting Friday, May 1, 2026, and may continue to file on any business day thereafter until Nomination Day (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). On Nomination Day, Friday, August 21, 2026, nomination forms may be submitted between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. s.33(4)(b)
Third-party advertiser registration period begins
Individuals, corporations, or trade unions may file the prescribed form with the Clerk to become a registered third-party advertiser. Restrictions apply regarding who is eligible to register. s.88.6(7).
Friday, May 1, 2026, to Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Campaign period begins
The campaign period begins when a candidate files their nomination form and ends on December 31, 2026. Alternative time periods apply if the candidate withdraws their nomination, the Clerk rejects the nomination, or the candidate extends their campaign to eliminate a deficit. s.88.24(1),(2).
Elections Ontario to deliver the Preliminary List of Electors
Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Nomination day *nomination period ends
The last day to file a nomination. On this date, nomination forms may only be submitted between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. s.33(4)(b).
The last day for a candidate to withdraw their nomination is by filing a written notice with the Clerk no later than 2:00 p.m. s.36.
Certification day
The Clerk shall examine all filed nomination forms prior to 4:00 p.m. and, if satisfied, certify the nominations s.35(1),(2).
By 4:00 p.m., the Clerk shall also declare any candidate(s) elected by acclamation. s.37(1).
Close of third-party advertiser registration period
Last day for a third-party advertiser to file a notice of registration, or withdraw their registration, during office hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) s.88.6(7), s.88.6(15).
Voters’ list
The Clerk shall make the voters’ list available to eligible individuals upon written request. S.23(2),(3),(4).
Revisions to the voters’ list
Individuals may apply to the Clerk’s Office until close of voting on October 26, 2026, to have their name added to or removed from the voters’ list, or to update their information. Requests may also be made to remove the name of a deceased person. s.24, 25.
Voting day
Online voting will continue throughout the day and close at 8:00 p.m.
On-site voting at City Hall available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Declaration of results
As soon as possible, the Clerk shall declare the results and advise the public. s.(4),(4.1).
New term of office commences
Elected members must take the oath of office before assuming their seat. The inaugural meeting of Council will be held on December 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Campaign period ends
Last day for candidates and registered third party advertisers to provide written notice of a deficit and the continuation of their campaign period. s.88.24(2), s.88.28.
Filing date
By 2:00 p.m., last day for candidates and registered third-party advertisers to file initial financial statements and auditors reports. s.88.30(1).
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1 Main Street South
Kenora ON P9N3X2
Phone: 807-467-2000
After hours: 807-467-2080
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
Closed on Holidays
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