Information for Voters | Township of North Kawartha

Who can vote in a municipal election?

A person is entitled to be an elector at an election held in a local municipality if on Voting Day, he or she,
- resides in the local municipality, or is the owner or tenant of land there, or the spouse of such owner or tenant; and
- is a Canadian Citizen
- is at least 18 years old; and
- is not prohibited from voting under Section 17 Subsection 3 of the Municipal Election Act or otherwise by law.

It can sometimes be complicated to determine if you qualify, please refer to the 2026 Voters' Guide provided by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for further explanation.

Who can vote in a school board election?

In order to vote in a school board election in Ontario, you must be aged 18 or older and a Canadian citizen.

If you are a resident of a municipality, you are eligible to vote for school trustee. If you are the owner or tenant (or spouse of an owner or tenant) of residential property in a municipality, you are eligible to vote for school trustee. You are allowed to vote only once for the same school board.

If you are eligible to vote in a municipality because you are the owner or tenant (or spouse of an owner or tenant) of a commercial property there, you are not eligible to vote for school trustee.

Please refer to the 2026 Ministry of Municipal Affairs Voters' Guide for further detail.

Simply Voting Voter Experience Video

Ward Information

Ward boundaries separate the different areas for voting in municipal elections.

There are two wards in the Township:

Ward 1 (previously the Township of Chandos)
Ward 2 (previously the Township of Burleigh Anstruther)

There is a representative on Council for each Ward.

Township of North Kawartha Interactive Ward Boundary Map

Is your name on the Voter's List?

In the 2026 municipal election, eligible electors in North Kawartha will be able to vote electronically using the internet or telephone.

Eligible voters will be mailed voting instructions and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) well before Election Day (October 26, 2026) with details on how to vote online or by phone.

You can confirm you are on the list by contacting the Municipal Office by phone, email or in person. If the municipality has confirmed that you are not on the Voters' List you may fill our this form and return to the municipal office in person with identification or you may call 705-656-5189 for alternative options to ensure you are added to the Voters' List.

Application to amend the Voters' List (Form EL15)

If you have confirmed with the municipality that you are on the Voters' List and did not receive your Voter Information Letter or have lost it please complete Form LC42 (below) and return it to the municipal office in person with identification or you may call 705-656-5189 for alternative options to ensure you receive a Voter Information Letter.

Application for Re-Issue of a Voter Information Letter (Form LC42)

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) remains responsible for collecting information about school support. To update your school support information, visit MPAC’s online School Support tool.