| Date | Event |
| TBA | Candidate Information Session |
| May 1, 2026 | Candidate nomination period and third party advertiser registration period opens |
| August 21, 2026 | Nomination Day - Candidate nomination period closes at 2:00 pm |
| August 24, 2026 | All nominations are certified. Candidates elected by acclamation (if any) are declared. |
| TBA | Advance voting period begins |
| October 23, 2026 | Last day for third party advertisers to file their notice of registration |
| October 26, 2026 | Voting Day - telephone and internet polls close at 8:00 pm |
| October 27, 2026 | Official election results declared |
| November 17, 2026 | Inaugural meeting of the 2026-2030 Term of Council |
Municipal and School Board Election
Election 2026
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Are you considering running for office?
Join AMO’s new online workshop series for leaders seeking re-election or first-time aspiring candidates—offered at no charge for participants.
As Ontario heads toward the 2026 municipal elections, elected officials and aspiring candidates are being tested like never before. From navigating divisive politics and social media toxicity to maintaining personal wellbeing under constant public scrutiny, the demands of leadership can feel overwhelming.
Developed in partnership with Nominee, Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities is designed to equip you with the tools, resilience, and confidence to meet these challenges head-on — and to rediscover the purpose that brought you to public service in the first place.
This workshop series is being offered for no charge in two streams:
- Stream 1: For elected officials at the municipal level across Ontario who are considering re-election in 2026 and preparing their path forward.
- Stream 2: For community members considering a run for municipal office in 2026—first-time candidates who want to build confidence before launching a campaign. Civic-minded leaders who want to explore whether elected office is right for them.
Workshop dates: each workshop runs 6:30 - 8:00pm
- Stream 1:
- November 26, 2025
- January 28, 2026
- February 25, 2026
- March 25, 2026
- Stream 2:
- December 3, 2025
- February 4, 2026
- March 4, 2026
- April 1, 2026
Municipal and School Board Elections in Ontario are held every four (4) years on the fourth Monday of October. The last Municipal and School Board Election was held on October 26, 2022 to elect the Mayor, Council Members and School Board Trustees. Under the Municipal Elections Act, the four-year term of office for the current Council and School Board Trustees is 2022 – 2026.
In the 2026 municipal and school board elections for the Township of North Kawartha eligible electors voted electronically using the internet or telephone.
Key Dates in the 2026 Municipal Election Campaign
Important Notices
Information for Candidates
Information for Voters
Third Party Advertising Information
Financial Statements (Form 4)
Election Accessibility
Candidate Contact Information
Contact Us
Township of North Kawartha
280 Burleigh Street
PO Box 550
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
Tel: 705-656-4445
Toll free: 1-800-755-6931
Fax: 705-656-4446
Roads After Hours: 705-740-6158
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