Municipal Election 2026
Elections
Municipal Election Day is Monday, October 26, 2026
The Offices for which persons may be nominated in South River are:
Mayor: One (1) to be elected
Councillors: Four (4) to be elected
Elections for municipal government are held every four years on the fourth Monday of October.
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is hosting free online workshops to support individuals who are interested in running for municipal office in the 2026 Municipal Election.
These sessions are designed to help participates understand what it means to run for council, build confidence, and prepare for the nomination and campaign process.
- Stream 1: For elected officials at the municipal level across Ontario who are considering re-election in 2026 and preparing their path forward.
- Stream 2: For community members considering a run for municipal office in 2026 - first-time candidates who want to build confidence before launching a campaign.
You can find more information, and register, here.
- Youth Information Session: A dedicated session for youth considering a run for municipal office, focusing on eligibility, roles and responsibilities of council, and how young people can get involved in local government. This session is intended to help youth understand the legislative framework and pathways to candidacy under Ontario’s municipal election rules.
The Nomination Process
The nomination period for the 2026 municipal election runs from May 1, 2026 until August 21, 2026. Nomination forms will be available beginning May 1, 2026 from the Office of the Clerk.
Filing a Nomination
Nomination papers must be signed by the candidate and may be filed in person at the Village Office at 63 Marie St. during the following times:
- May 1 to August 20, 2026: during regular business hours
- Friday, August 21, 2026 (Nomination Day): between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Nomination Requirements
When filing a nomination, candidates must bring the required documentation:
- Proof of identity
- Completed Nomination Paper (Form 1)
- Filing Fee (refunded upon successful filing of campaign financial statements)
- $200 - Mayor
- $100 - Councillor
Qualification for Municipal Office
A candidate for municipal office must, upon nomination, be a qualified municipal elector and fulfill all of the following requirements:
- Reside in the Village of South River, or be the owner or tenant of land in the Village of South River, or the spouse of such owner or tenant; and
- Be a Canadian citizen; and
- Be at least 18 years old; and
- Not be legally prohibited from voting; and
- Not be disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office
Please note: You must be eligible to hold office on the day you file your nomination. For example, a person who is 17 years old but will turn 18 before nomination day must wait until they have turned 18 to file their nomination.
Who is not eligible?
- Any person who is not eligible to vote in the municipality
- An employee of the municipality who has not taken an unpaid leave and resigned
- A judge on any court
- An MP, MPP or Senator
- An inmate serving a sentence in a penal or correctional institution
To check, update or add your information to the voters list for municipal, district social services administration board, school board and provincial elections in Ontario.
Please visit Register to Vote