The next Municipal Election is Monday, October 26, 2026.
The Town of Penetanguishene will be offering vote by Internet or Telephone as of Tuesday October 13, 2026 until Monday October 26, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. The option to vote by paper ballot will be available on Election Day only from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
To be eligible to vote, you must meet the Qualifications of Electors as listed in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, s.17(2). A person is entitled to be an elector in Penetanguishene, on voting day, if they meet all of the following conditions:
You may only vote once in the Town of Penetanguishene municipal election regardless of how many properties you own or rent within the town.
Elections Ontario maintains the Permanent Register of Electors for Ontario, commonly known as the Register or Voters List. This list includes individuals who are eligible to vote in provincial and municipal elections across Ontario. You can confirm, update, or add your information if you:
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 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. To learn more about school support, visit the MPAC website.
Make a difference in your community. Running for municipal council gives you the chance to:
As a member of Council, you'll represent your community, help guide decisions, and work to make your municipality stronger. You'll attend meetings, help set policy, and ensure the Town of Penetanguishene is well-run and financially sound.
If you're passionate about your community and ready to lead, consider running for office.
You can run for municipal office if you meet all of the following criteria on the day you file your nomination:
| Nomination Starts | Friday May 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. |
| Nomination Day (Deadline for nominations) | Friday August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. |
| Certification of Nomination Papers | Monday August 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. |
| Voters' List Available | Tuesday September 1, 2026 |
| Voting Starts (Telephone and Internet) | Tuesday October 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. |
| Voting Day (Paper Ballot) | Monday October 26, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Declaration of Official Results | ASAP after Voting closes |
| Term of Office Starts | Sunday November 15, 2026 |
| Inaugural Meeting of Council | Wednesday November 18, 2026 |
| Candidate Deadline to Submit Financial Report | Wednesday March 31, 2027 |
Mayor - 1 position at large
Deputy Mayor - 1 position at large
Councillors - 5 positions at large
School Board Trustees
Nominations open Friday May 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. and close on Friday August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Candidates are required to complete the following to file a nomination documentation following May 1, 2026:
Withdrawal Deadline: Candidates have until 2:00 pm on Nomination Day (Friday, August 21, 2026) to withdraw their nomination.
Book an Appointment: All candidates must book an appointment with the Clerk's Office to file their nomination papers. Email clerks@penetanguishene.ca to book your appointment.
Candidate List: Once filed, candidate names will be posted on our website and updated daily.
When to Start Campaigning: You cannot begin campaigning until your nomination papers have been officially filed.
A third party advertisement refers to an advertisement in any broadcast, print, electronic or other medium that promotes, supports or opposes a candidate in the election, or, a "yes" or "no" answer to a question on the ballot.
Ontario residents, corporations and trade unions that will incur expenses for such advertisements must register as a third party advertiser with the Clerk before they can begin advertising. Registration to be a third party advertiser for the 2022 Municipal Elections will begin at 8:30 am on Monday, May 2, 2022 and end at 4:30 pm on Friday, October 21, 2022. Additional information regarding the registration process and requirements will be available in early 2022.
Only the following persons and entities are eligible to file a notice of registration:
Persons and entities that are not eligible to file a notice of registration include:
The Election Compliance Audit Committee reviews applications for compliance audits of the election campaign finances of candidates and registered third-party advertisers and considers report(s) from the Clerk on apparent contraventions of contribution limits.
Information contained on this website has been consented to by the candidate in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. In the absence of such information (address, telephone number, etc.), the candidate has either not consented to its release or has not yet completed the required Candidate Information Consent Form.
10 Robert Street West,
Penetanguishene, ON
L9M 2G2
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