The next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026
We encourage all members of our community to confirm they are on the voters list through the Elections Ontario website as soon as possible.
You can also confirm, update, or add your information on the Register to Vote website, or complete a paper application form, if you:
- Have changed your name or address
- Own or rent a new property
- No longer own or rent a property
- Want to remove your information from the register or voters list
Updating your School Support
As of January 1, 2024, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is no longer responsible for collecting voter information for municipal elections. However, MPAC is still required to collect school support information.
Property owners in Ontario must designate support for a school system, even if they do not have children or if their children do not currently attend school. This designation appears on your Property Assessment Notice.
You can update your school support designation through MPAC’s Online School Support Tool.
Voter Information
In order to be eligible to vote, you must meet the Qualifications of Electors as listed in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, s.17(2).
Eligible voter must be:
- A Canadian Citizen;
- At least 18 years old on election day; and
- Live in Southwest Middlesex, or own or rent property here, or are the spouse of an owner or tenant in Southwest Middlesex
Students
Students attending school away from home may be eligible to vote in multiple municipalities. If a student’s permanent residence and temporary student home are in different municipalities or a Territory Without Municipal Organization area, they can update or add their “home address” as their permanent family residence and list their student home as an additional property they, or their spouse own or rent.
Key Dates
- Friday, May 1, 2026: Nomination Period Begins
- Friday, August 21, 2026: Nomination Day is the last day to submit or withdraw a nomination to the Clerk between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, August 24, 2026: Nominations to be certified by the Clerk by 4:00 p.m.
- Monday, October 26, 2026: Election Day
Thinking about running in the 2026 Municipal Election?
Don’t miss these free learning opportunities and resources from Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
Lead Where You Live: A guide to running for municipal council
AMO’s Healthy Democracy Leaders Online Workship Series: Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities
Free workshops available in two streams:
- Stream 1: For current municipal elected officials considering re-election in 2026 and planning their path forward.
- Stream 2: For community members considering a first run for municipal office in 2026- including first time candidates looking to build confidence before launching a campaign. Civic-minded leaders who want to explore whether elected office is right for them.
AMO is also offering a series of workshops specifically for young people thinking about running for municipal office in the October 2026 election.