City & Council

Municipal Election

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Election Office
City Hall, 1st Floor
71 Main Street West, Hamilton
Call 905-546-4365
Email [email protected]

2026 Voters' Guide

The Province of Ontario releases a guide with information to voters for the 2026 municipal council and school board elections.

2022 Municipal Election

2026 Municipal Election

Your Vote Matters

The 2026 Municipal Election will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Advance Polls: October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18

May 1, 2026 - Nominations open
May 1, 2026 - Third Party Registration period begins
May 6, 2026 - Candidate Information Night
August 21, 2026 at 2 pm - Nominations close
August 21, 2026 at 2 pm - Last day to withdraw Candidacy
August 24, 2026 - Candidates Certified
September 10 - Candidate Financial Information Session. Review the Information Session Presentation(PDF, 1.62 MB).

October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 - Advanced Polls
October 13 to 16 & 19 to 23 - Ballot on Demand @ City Hall - Open to voters of all wards
October 23, 2026 - Third Party registration period ends
October 26, 2026 - Election Day
November 15, 2026 - Term of Office begins
March 30, 2027 - Deadline for filing financial statement & auditor’s report

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