2026 Candidates

To run for the office of Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor or School Board Trustee you must file a Nomination Paper

• Until you file a Nomination Paper, you cannot raise or spend any money on your campaign.
• Candidates running for the position of Mayor, Deputy Mayor or Councillor must also provide at least 25 endorsement signatures from eligible electors using the prescribed form

Nomination papers can be filed during regular office hours at the Clerk's Office from May 1 to August 20, 2026 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026 (Nomination Day) via appointment if possible.  

Training Sessions and Resources

If you are interested in being a candidate in the 2026 Cavan Monaghan Municipal Election there are two information sessions:

• So You Want to Run for Council was held March 31st at Market Hall in Peterborough. 
  • You can the presentation on YouTube.
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Presents: Candidate and Third Party Advertiser Training in Millbrook

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has also prepared a 2026 Guide for Candidates.

If you're considering running for Mayor or Deputy Mayor of your township, you will sit on Peterborough County Council. Please visit their website for more resources specific to that role.

Enclosed is a map of the Wards within the Township of Cavan Monaghan.

2026 Municipal Election Forms

• Form 1 - Nomination Form
• Form 2 - Endorsement of Nomination
• Form 4 - Financial Statement Auditor's Report Candidate
• Form 7 - Notice of Registration Third Party
• Form EL-19 - Withdrawal of Nomination

Troubleshooting Forms:

To download a form, right click on the link and select "Save link as..."
If you are having trouble opening the forms, please refer to the Candidates Guide.