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.

Tuesday, October 13 to Sunday October 25, 2026 (Advance Voting Period)

• Advance Voting period begins on Tuesday, October 13, 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

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2022 Election - Candidates' Information Package

Use of Municipal Resources for Election Purposes Policy

• Candidate must be a resident of the municipality or a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant;
• A Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old;
• Not legally prohibited from voting; and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.
• You will need 25 signatures on your nomination form and must pay a fee of $100 (for position of Deputy Mayor, Councillor or School Board Trustee) or $200 (for position of Mayor).

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.

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 613-623-1819. 

• 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.

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