Every four years, in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the Municipal Clerk, as Returning Officer, conducts elections for the offices of:
- Mayor
- Deputy Mayor
- Ward 1 Councillor
- Ward 2 Councillor
- Ward 3 Councillor
- Ward 4 Councillor
- Ward 5 Councillor
- Thames Valley District School Board – English Public
- London District Catholic School Board – English Separate
- Conseil Scolaire Viamonde – French Public
- Conseil Scolaire de district Catholique – French Separate
2026 Election Timeline
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Nomination and registration period begins |
| August 21, 2026 | Nomination Day |
| October 26, 2026 | Voting Day |
| October 27, 2026 | Declaration of results |
| November 15, 2026 | New term of office commences |
| December 16, 2026 | Deadline for the newly formed council to host their first meeting |
Unofficial List of Candidates
Find the list of candidates who have submitted their nomination with the Municipality of Central Elgin HERE. This list will be updated after any addition or amendment.
Note: the certified list of candidates under section 35(1)(2) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 will be posted following certification by the Clerk (before 4:00 p.m. on August 24, 2026).
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