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Wilmot’s next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026. Electors will have the opportunity to cast a ballot for:
Mayor
Leads the Township and represents Wilmot
Regional Chair
Oversees Region of Waterloo Council and its operations
Township Councillors
Work together to make decisions and pass local by-laws
School Board Trustees
Make decisions about your local schools
Municipal elections are about helping shape the future of your community. The people you vote for work together to make decisions on local issues and share your voice at the Council table.
By voting, you're choosing representatives who will listen to your concerns, set priorities for the Township, and make sure Wilmot continues to be a safe, welcoming, and growing place to live.
Your vote is one of the most direct ways to take part in local democracy and to help build a better Wilmot for everyone.
Key Dates
Nomination Period Begins Friday, May 1, 2026
Nomination Day Friday, August 21, 2026 (2 pm)
Online Voting Begins Friday, October 16, 2026
Election Day Monday, October 26, 2026
You can vote if you are:
Make sure you're on the voters' list.
The Township expects to offer:
Details about voting methods, dates, and locations will be posted as they are finalized.
If you care about your community and want to make a difference, you can run for office. To be a candidate, you must be:
See the Candidate Information section below to learn about the role of Council, candidate eligibility, and the steps required to run for municipal office in Wilmot. Guides, forms, and resources will be posted as they become available.
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.
If you own property in Ontario, you must designate support for a school system, even if you do not have children or if your 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. Changes for the 2026 municipal election must be submitted before June 1, 2026.
To learn more about school support, visit the MPAC website.
If you are considering running for municipal office in the Township of Wilmot, the following information will help you understand the nomination process, campaign requirements, and key resources.
Additional guides, forms, and resources will be posted as they become available.
Thinking of Running for Council?
Learn about the role of Council, candidate eligibility, and the steps required to run for municipal office in Wilmot.
Free Candidate Information Sessions
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) offers free online workshops to help prospective candidates learn about municipal government and what to expect as a member of council. Visit AMO’s website to learn more and register.
The following offices will be elected during the 2026 Municipal Election:
Information about ward boundaries, school board jurisdictions, and regional governance will be posted here as it becomes available.
Resources:
Members of Council are responsible for representing residents, setting municipal policies, and making decisions about local services and programs.
Learn more about the responsibilities of elected officials:
To be a candidate, you must be:
Resources:
Candidates must file nomination papers with the Municipal Clerk.
Book an Appointment with the Municipal Clerk
Appointments will be available beginning May 1, 2026.
Township of Wilmot – Clerk’s Office
519-634-8519 ext. 9228
Email Clerk's Office
Nomination Period:
Candidates must submit the required forms, identification, and nomination fee at the time of filing.
Nomination Fee:
There is a $200.00 nomination fee for Mayoral candidates and a $100.00 nomination fee for Councillors.
The nomination fee must be paid when you file your nomination paper and the payment must be:
The filing fee is not considered a campaign expense, but rather, a personal expense, and will be returned to you upon successful filing of your campaign financial statement.
Candidates are responsible for managing campaign finances in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act. The Act outlines requirements related to:
Resources:
Important election dates include:
Municipal Policies and By-Laws
Candidates are responsible for complying with Township policies and by-laws related to election activities.
Relevant documents include:
More information will be available here as the election gets closer. Check back soon for:
The nomination period for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election officially opens on May 1, 2026.
The 2026 Municipal Election and School Board Election will be held on October 26, 2026. Interested candidates may file their nomination starting May 1, 2026 until August 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. at their respective municipality or for Regional Council at the Region of Waterloo.
Municipalities across Waterloo Region are coming together to invite hopeful municipal election candidates to learn how to run for office.
The Lead Local: Municipal Election Candidate Engagement Event is designed to broaden awareness of the October 26, 2026, municipal election process and support individuals considering running for office. The event will take place on April 23, 2026, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum.
Contact
Legislative Services
60 Snyder's Road West
Baden, ON N3A 1A1
T: 519-634-8444
Toll Free: 1-800-469-5576
TTY: 1-866-620-2994
F: 519-634-5522
Email
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