Registering as a Third Party? Important Dates
These are just of a few of the important dates for 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections registered third parties. We strongly advise you to consult the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 for further information.
Friday, May 1, 2026
- Registrations open for third parties
Friday, October 16, 2026 to Monday, October 26, 2026
- Electronic Voting Period (24/7)
Saturday, October 17, 2026 and Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Advance paper ballot voting
- Voting open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at "vote anywhere" in-person paper ballot advance voting locations
Friday, October 23, 2026
- Last day to register as a third party (until 4:30 p.m.)
Monday, October 26, 2026 - Election Day
- Electronic voting open until 8:00 p.m.
- Voting open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 27 “vote anywhere” in-person paper ballot voting locations
As soon as possible after Election Day
- Official Declaration of 2026 Election Results by City Clerk
Thursday, December 31, 2026
- End of campaign period
- Deadline to file for extension of campaign period
Tuesday, March 30, 2027
- Deadline to file financial statement for period ending December 31, 2026