Get on the voters list for municipal and provincial elections, all in one place.

Check, update or add your information to the voters list for municipal, district social services administration board, school board and provincial elections in Ontario.

Register now here!

The 2026 Voters' Guide is now available for Ontario municipal council and school board elections! 

Find out who is eligible to vote, how to vote and how you can support candidates in Ontario municipal council and school board elections. This guide provides information to voters for the 2026 municipal council and school board elections.

Click here for the MMAH 2026 Voters' Guide

Did you know your school support designation determines which trustee election you can participate in for in the next municipal and school board elections? 

In Ontario, property owners and tenants can choose which school board they support. This designation also helps determine how you’re listed on the Preliminary List of Electors, placing you on the correct voters list for the municipal and school board elections. 

MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) is legislatively responsible for collecting school support designation data. This information is provided to Elections Ontario to help build and maintain the Preliminary List of Electors. 

School support designations should be reviewed and, if needed, updated by June 1, 2026, to be accurately included on the Preliminary List of Electors for the election on October 26, 2026.  

To learn more about school support and update your designation, visit mpac.ca/schoolsupport. 

The 2026 candidates’ guide is now available for Ontario municipal council and school board elections! 

Find out how to run as a candidate in Ontario municipal council and school board elections.  This guide provides information to candidates for the 2026 municipal and school board elections. The information also applies to any by-elections that may be held during the 2026–2030 council and school board term.

Click here for the MMAH 2026 Candidates' Guide

Filing your nomination: 

To file your nomination, you must give the following to your municipal clerk: 

• A nomination form (Form 1)
• The nomination fee
• Completed endorsement of nomination forms (Form 2)

For more information on filing your nomination view our Candidate Info Sheet - Nomination Filing

Below are links to the required nomination forms

• Form 1 - Nomination Paper
• Form 2 - Endorsement of Nomination

Campaign Spending

Campaign funding for municipal elections is regulated to promote transparency and fairness. Only eligible individuals may contribute, and all contributions must follow rules regarding timing, eligibility, and traceability. Campaign expenses include any costs related to running a campaign and must be incurred within the official campaign period and reported in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act.

For information on campaign spending view our Candidate Info Sheet - Campaign Funding

If you're considering becoming a candidate in the 2026 municipal election, please be aware of the rules under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996:

• Nomination papers can be filed starting May 1, 2026.
• Campaign expenses may not be incurred until nomination papers are officially filed. This includes costs such as website development, domain registration, promotional materials, and advertising.
• Any expenses incurred prior to nomination cannot be included in your financial statements and will not be reimbursed.
• You may express your intent to run through unpaid promotion (e.g., organic social media posts), provided no money is spent.

This is outlined in Section 88.20(1)-(2) of the Municipal Elections Act, which states that no campaign expenses may be incurred until a person is officially nominated.

The Town will be providing further updates on the nomination process in the coming months. If you have any questions, please contact Town Clerk, Carolynn Errett at cerrett@renfrew.ca

"So You Want to Run for Council?" Candidate Information Sessions

Interested in running for municipal office? Join one of our upcoming Candidate Information Sessions to learn what it takes to serve on Council and better understand the responsibilities of local government.

Session Dates & Locations

April 23

• 2:00 – 4:30 PM at Eganville Arena (178 Jane St., Eganville) - Registration Link Here
• 7:00 – 9:30 PM at Murray Yantha Community Centre (2473 Russett Dr., McNab/Braeside) - Registration Link Here

April 24

• 2:00 – 4:30 PM at Petawawa Civic Centre (16 Civic Centre Rd., Petawawa) - Registration Link Here
• 2:00 – 4:30 PM Virtual Session via Zoom - Registration Link Here

All sessions will cover the same information, so you can attend the one that works best for your schedule.

Guest Speaker

The sessions will be led by Nigel Bellchamber, an experienced municipal professional who has worked in municipal finance with the Ontario government, served as Commissioner of Finance for the City of London, and as Chief Administrative Officer for Middlesex County. He has also trained municipal staff and councils through Amberly Gavel and N.G. Bellchamber & Associates.

What You’ll Learn

Each session will provide an overview of:

• The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
• Council’s roles and responsibilities
• Municipal powers
• Personal responsibility as an elected official
• The public’s role in local government
• The difference between governance and administration
• The impacts of serving on Council on family life
• And more

Registration

Registration is free.
To sign up, contact by email or phone, or register online:

• Email: info@admastonbromley.com
• Phone: (613) 432-2885
• Online registration available through Eventbrite (links above)

If you’re considering a run for municipal office, AMO has free resources and workshops to guide you.

• Lead Where You Live – A complete guide on what municipal councils do, how to serve your community, and how to launch a successful campaign.
• Candidate Resource Catalogue – Tools and insights on deciding to run, building your team, crafting your message, and getting out the vote.
• Free Workshops & Leadership Programs – Sessions tailored for first-time candidates, returning officials, youth, and underrepresented communities, including Urban Indigenous candidates.

Explore all resources and sign up for workshops here: Election Resources – Supporting Your Run for Municipal Office in 2026 | AMO

The Corporation of the Town of Renfrew and its local boards and committees are committed to ensuring accountable and transparent election practices in relation to the use of corporate resources. 

This policy establishes provisions for the use of the Town’s facilities, resources and infrastructure during an election period, to preserve public trust and integrity in the election process and to comply with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

Click here to view the Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Period Policy

The Corporation of the Town of Renfrew deems it necessary to provide clear guidelines for the placement and display of election signs to ensure public safety and respect for property rights.

Section 20 of the Sign By-law provides guidelines and regulations on the use of Election Signs, including requirements for authorization, proper placement, and timing, as well as measures to prevent interference with traffic, pedestrian safety, and municipal maintenance operations.

Click here to view the Town of Renfrew Sign By-Law #2026-22