Elections

Wilmot Votes: 2026 Municipal Election

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

Why it Matters

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

How You Can Participate

As a Voter

You can vote if you are:

A Canadian citizen
At least 18 years old on election day
Living in Wilmot, or own or rent property here, or are the spouse of an owner or tenant in Wilmot

Make sure you're on the voters' list.

How to Vote

The Township expects to offer:

Online voting on Election Day and during advance voting
In-person voting on Election Day

Details about voting methods, dates, and locations will be posted as they are finalized.

As a Candidate

If you care about your community and want to make a difference, you can run for office. To be a candidate, you must be:

A Canadian citizen
At least 18 years old
Living in Wilmot, or own or rent property here, or are the spouse of an owner or tenant in Wilmot
Not legally prohibited from voting
Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office

Check back soon for guides and dates for information sessions to help you learn what's involved.

Thinking about running for office?

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.

Updating Your School Support

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.

Additional Information

More information will be available here as the election gets closer. Check back soon for:

Online and in-person voting information
How to register or update your information
Candidate nomination forms
Election guides and help documents

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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