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 from May 1 to August 21, 2026 between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. Nomination day is open between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. August 21, 2026.

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

• Date: March 31, 2026
• Time: 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Market Hall, 140 Charlotte Street, Peterborough

Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Presents: Candidate and Third Party Advertiser Training in Millbrook

• Date: April 8, 2026
• Time: 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m.
• Location: Cavan Monaghan Community Centre, 986 County Road 10, Millbrook, ON
• Please register through the enclosed link.

If you are a young person interested in running for municipal council in October 2026, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has a series of information sessions tailored just for you:

An Information Session for Youth Considering Running for Municipal Office

• Wednesday, February 18, 6:30-8:00 PM
• Wednesday, March 11, 6:30-8:00 PM 
• Wednesday, April 15, 6:30-8:00 PM