Elections

2026 Key dates

The next municipal election is Monday, October 26, 2026.

The following are key dates for the 2026 Municipal Election:

Friday, May 1, 2026  at 8:30 a.m. (Nomination Period Begins)

• First day to file a Nomination Paper for the offices of Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustee:
  • Once the Nomination paper has been filed with the Clerk, candidates can start raising and spending money on their campaign.
  • Preliminary spending limit is provided to candidates.
  • Preliminary self-contribution limit is provided to candidates running for Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustee.
• First day to file a notice of registration as a third party advertiser:
  • Third party advertisers cannot raise or spend money on their campaign, or advertise, until their registration is received/ processed by the Clerk.
  • Preliminary spending limit is provided to third party advertisers upon certification.

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. (Nomination Day)

• Deadline for candidates to:
  • File a nomination;
  • Withdraw a nomination;
  • Change office

Monday, August 24, 2026 (Certification Day)

• The Clerk shall examine all filed nomination forms prior to 4:00 p.m. and if satisfied, certify the nominations.
• By 4:00 p.m. the Clerk is to declare candidate(s) elected by acclamation, if any. 

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (Voters List)

• The voters list is made available to candidates, by request.
• Revisions to the Voter's 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. 

Friday, October 23, 2026 (Close of Third Party Advertiser Registration Period)

• Last day to register as a third party advertiser.

Friday, October 16 to Sunday October 25, 2026 (Advance Voting Period)

• Advance Voting period begins on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Monday, October 26, 2026 (Voting Day)

• Voting Day for the 2026 Municipal Election
• Voting will continue to take place electronically or by telephone until 8:00 p.m. when voting will be closed. 
• The Clerk will declare the results of the election and provide information to the public on the website. 

Information for Candidates

Eligibility criteria to run for municipal office:

• A Canadian Citizen.
• At least 18 years of age at the time of filing nomination papers.
• Someone who resides in the Town of Arnprior, or is the owner or tenant of land in

the Town of Arnprior, or the spouse of such owner or tenant.

• Has collected twenty-five (25) qualifying signatures (Endorsement of Nomination Form 2), and pays the appropriate fee.
• Not prohibited from voting under any law or legislation.

Nomination Period for Candidates is May 1, 2026 – August 21, 2026

• Nomination Period Begins - Friday, May 1, 2026 – Thursday, August 20, 2026, in person, during regular office hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, excluding holidays).
• Nomination Day – Friday, August 21, 2026, nominations can only be filed in person between the hours of 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Interested Candidates can pick up Candidate Information Packages during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s Office, beginning May 1, 2026.

Offices for Election: 

• One (1) Mayor
• One (1) Deputy Mayor (Representative at County of Renfrew Council)
• Five (5) Councillors
• School Board Trustees (Renfrew County District School Board; Renfrew County Catholic District School Board; Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Este de l'Ontario / Eastern Ontario French-Language Public School Board; Conseil des écoles Catholiques du Centre-Est / Eastern Ontario French-Language Catholic School Board)

The new term of Council will begin on November 15, 2026, with the Inaugural Meeting of Council taking place on November 16, 2026. This new term of Council will end on November 14, 2030.

Information Sessions and Workshops

• So You Want to Run For Council Information Sessions - April 23 or 24
• Election Resources: Supporting Your Run for Office in 2026
• An Information Session for Youth Considering Running for Municipal Office - Hosted by AMO
• An Information Session for Urban Indigenous Peoples' Considering Running for Municipal Office - Hosted by AMO

Other Information for Potential Candidates:

Campaigning:

Campaign expenses may not be incurred until nomination papers are officially filed. This includes costs such as website development, domain registration, promotional materials and advertising. Any expenses incurred prior to nomination cannot be included in your financial statements and will not be reimbursed. You may express your intent to run through unpaid promotions such as social media posts, provided no money is spent. This is outlined in Section 88.20(1)-(2) of the Municipal Elections Act, which states that no campaign expenses may be incurred until a person is officially nominated. More regulations on Municipal Elections can also be found in O.Reg 101/97.

Use of Municipal Resources for Election Purposes Policy

Information for Voters

Anyone can vote in a municipal election who, on the day of the election, is: 

• 18 years of age or older 
• a Canadian citizen; and 
• a resident of the municipality or a property owner or tenant or the spouse of an owner or tenant in the municipality during a specified time just before the election.  
• Your name must be on the voters' list in order for you to cast a ballot.

Alternative Voting

On July 14, 2025, the Town of Arnprior Council passed By-law No. 7612-25 to authorize the use of alternative voting (internet and telephone voting) for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election. These electronic election methods ensure that eligible electors can participate in an accessible, convenient, and safe method of voting. 

Voting Process

Eligible electors should expect to receive a Voter Information Letter (VIL) at the beginning of October and will be able to begin electronically casting their ballots when the voting period begins.

The voting period will begin on October 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. until the voting period ends on October 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.

Ballots can only be cast electronically using a computer, tablet, or smartphone or by telephone.

Voting Assistance

To provide eligible electors with voting assistance during the voting period or to be added or make changes to personal information on the Voters’ List, a Voter Help Centre will be located at the Town of Arnprior Municipal Office – 105 Elgin St. W. Arnprior. The hours of operation for the Voter Help Centre will be posted here on the website closer to the voting period.  

Add your name to the voters' list

If you do not receive a voter information letter in the mail, please check with the Clerks office to see if your information is up to date. You can also call the Town of Arnprior at telephone 613-623-4231 Ext. 1817. 

• You must apply at the Clerks Office at 105 Elgin Street West, Arnprior, ON if you want to add your name to the list or correct your information. You have until the close of voting on October 26 to apply for any changes.
• If you are applying to add your name to the voters’ list, you will be asked to provide proof that you are eligible to vote, in the form of 2 pieces of identification.

School Support Designation

Your school support designation matters. Review it by June 1 so you’re ready to vote on October 26.

To ensure your correct school support designation is provided to Elections Ontario in time for the next municipal and school board elections on October 26, 2026, it should be reviewed and, if needed, updated by June 1, 2026. 

While Elections Ontario maintains the Permanent Register of Electors in Ontario for provincial, municipal, and school board elections, MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) is legislatively responsible for collecting school support designation information.  

What is school support? 
Whether you own or rent your home, your property is linked to a school board – even if you don’t have children or your children aren’t currently attending school. While you’re not required to make a designation, you do have the option to choose which school board you support. If you don’t make a choice, your support will default to the English-Public school board.    

How to update school support designations
Property owners can change their school support designation online using MPAC AboutMyProperty™ or our online portal for tenants. To get started, choose the option that applies to you:  

• I am a property owner 
• I am a tenant 

A step-by-step guide is available in English or French. 

Please note: Registration may take up to 24 hours to activate. 

You can submit a paper Application for Direction of School Support form in English or French and mail or email it to MPAC. 

To learn more or update a school support designation, visit mpac.ca/schoolsupport. 

Information for Third Parties

Third party advertising refers to advertisements or other materials that support, promote or oppose a candidate, or support, promote or oppose a “yes” or “no” answer to a question on the ballot. Third party in this context is a person or entity who is not a candidate.

2022 Municipal Election Information

2022 Municipal Election Candidate Financial Statements

All candidates in the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections are required to submit financial statements before March 31st, 2023 outlining their campaign revenues and expenses in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act.

Certified Results of the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections

Certified Results - 2022 Town of Arnprior Municipal and School Board Election

Certified 2022 Election Results from Town of Petawawa - Conseil des Ecoles Catholiques du Centre-Est