Candidate Information

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

Nomination Period

The nomination period is now closed.

The nomination period began on May 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. and closed Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

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.