Candidate Information

Election Day for the municipal and school board election is October 26, 2026.

How to file a nomination

Interested in running? Pick up a Candidate Package at Innisfil Town Hall during regular office hours, or print off and fill out the required forms.

Nominations for all positions can be filed during regular office hours as of May 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. until Nomination Day on August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

When you're ready to file your nomination, please schedule an appointment with Clerk Services to ensure we're available to help you.

Book an appointment

Nomination appointment requirements

Clerks staff will confirm your appointment once it's booked. The appointment is expected to take around 30 to 45 minutes. Please bring the following to your appointment:

Government-issued photo ID showing your name and qualifying address
Nomination Paper – Form 1: Must be signed in front of the Clerk
Endorsement of Nomination – Form 2: Original signatures are required for Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillor candidates only. It is recommended that you collect more than 25 signatures.
Election Sign Deposit Form: Your sign deposit is not required at your nomination appointment; however, it must be paid before any election signs are posted on September 1, 2026.
Declaration of Proper Use of Voters’ List
Candidate’s Consent to Release Personal Information
Declaration of Qualification
Candidate Name on Ballot
Nomination filing fee: $200 for mayoral candidates; $100 for all other candidates. Payment may be made by cash, debit, or certified cheque.

What's in the Candidate Package?

The Candidate Package includes mandatory forms and prescribed notices:

Nomination Paper Form
Endorsement of Nomination Form
Election Sign Deposit Form
Preliminary Estimate of Maximum Campaign Expenses
Appointment of Scrutineer by Candidate Form (if required)
Declaration of Proper Use of Voters' List
Candidate’s Consent to Release Personal Information
Declaration of Qualifications
Financial Statement Form 4

Review the Candidate Package

To file your nomination, you must complete and sign all forms within the Candidate Package and submit them directly to Election staff at Innisfil Town Hall. Please note that an original signature is required on all forms.

School board trustees

School Board Trustee elections are also held on October 26, 2026. Nominations for school board trustee are accepted by the Clerk of the municipality with the most electors representing the school board district.

For the 2026 Election, the municipalities responsible for each school board trustee election are:

Simcoe County District School Board (English Public) - Town of Innisfil
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (English Separate) - Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
Counseil Scolaire Viamonde (French Public) - City of Barrie
Counseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir (French Separate) - City of Barrie

Candidate information sessions

Missed one of our candidate information sessions? These events covered the candidate nomination process, key timelines, and what it means to serve on municipal council. You can browse the recordings and materials below.

Candidate Information Session with the Town's Clerk Services: Presentation Slides
Candidate Information Session with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing: Presentation Slides | Recording

Community groups interested in hosting a candidate information session are encouraged to contact Clerks Services at elections@innisfil.ca to discuss opportunities.

Ready, Set, Run! Video Series

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)'s new four-part video series, Ready, Set, Run!, features former elected officials Steve Anderson and Jasvinder Sandhu. Through candid conversations and firsthand experiences, Steve and Jasvinder share insights into municipal leadership, campaigning, and serving local communities.