
Notice is hereby given that the next Regular Municipal and School Board Election in the Town of Arnprior is on October 26, 2026, to elect the offices of:
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.
Eligibility criteria to run for municipal office:
Nomination Period for Candidates is May 1, 2026 – August 21, 2026
Interested Candidates can pick up Candidate Information Packages during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s Office, beginning May 1, 2026.
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.
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.
Eligibility criteria to Vote
In accordance with Section 17(2) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, a person is entitled to be an elector at an election held in a local municipality if on voting day they:
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 online on the Town’s dedicated election webpage.
For further information about the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, please visit the Town’s dedicated election webpage at www.arnprior.ca/election and Ontario.ca-Municipal Elections If you have questions, you may also call our office at 613-623-4231 Ext. 1817.
Kaila Zamojski
Town Clerk/ Returning Officer
Town of Arnprior
613-623-4231 Ext. 1818
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