Municipal Election Nominations Open May 1, 2026

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Nominations for the 2026 municipal election in Windsor will open on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., and candidates seeking nomination will have until Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to register.

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The municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Polling locations are being finalized and will be released soon. Advance voting is scheduled for mid-October with details forthcoming.  

Nominations

Residents seeking nomination must fill out the prescribed forms, which will be available at 350 City Hall Square West on the first floor (wickets 3 and 4) or online at www.WindsorElections.ca as of May 1. A nomination filing fee of $100 applies for city councillor and school board trustee candidates and $200 for mayoral candidates (cash, debit, or credit card payment only). 

Nominations must be signed by the candidate and filed in person or by an agent during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays), from May 1 to August 20, 2026; or between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Nomination Day, Friday, August 21, 2026. Appointments are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling 519-255-6100 ext. 6285.

Eligibility

Those wishing to run for election must, at the time of being nominated, be:

  • A resident of the city of Windsor or a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the city of Windsor, or the spouse of such owner or tenant,
  • A Canadian citizen,
  • At least 18 years old, and
  • Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.

Additional details will be released as they are finalized in the coming days. For more information, please contact 311 or visit www.WindsorElections.ca.

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