Candidate Information

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

Candidate information sessions

Interested in running in the upcoming election? Join any or all of our upcoming workshops!

Join our free virtual information session hosted by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, in partnership with local municipalities:

May 4, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom) or watch at Innisfil Town Hall (Council Chambers)

Access the Zoom webinar

What you’ll learn:

Roles & responsibilities of elected officials
Third-party advertising rules
Eligibility requirements
How to file your nomination
Campaign finance basics
Compliance audits
Voters list information
Key election dates

Offered in partnership with the municipalities of Adjala-Tosorontio, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Essa, and New Tecumseth.

Interested in running as a candidate in the upcoming municipal election? Before making a decision, get a clear and realistic understanding of what serving as an elected official truly involves.

Join us for an information session led by Clerks on Call:

May 21, 2026
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Innisfil Town Hall (Community Rooms)

Registration for the session

This practical workshop explains:

How municipal government works
The roles and responsibilities of Council members
The ethical and legal obligations of public office
Campaign requirements, time and financial commitments, and the realities of public life

You can participate in person or join the meeting online! Registration is required.

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

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 starting on 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

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

AMO education workshops

In the lead-up to this year’s municipal elections, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has developed a series of free workshops to support your campaign and run for municipal office. Sign up for the workshop that speaks to you:

Municipal election resources

More resources will be added as they become available. Check back soon!

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