Residents will elect a Mayor and six Town Councillors to represent our community. If you’re a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years of age, and you live in Renfrew or own or rent property here, you're eligible to vote and run for office.

Every vote counts - and every resident has a voice in shaping Renfrew’s future.

Over the next year, we’ll share important information for candidates and voters alike, including nomination details, voter registration, and how you can get involved.

Renfrew’s 2026 Municipal Election: your community, your choice, your voice.

For more information, visit the Association of Municipalities of Ontario website linked here. 

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