Candidate Information
Nominations open May 1st, 2026
Returning Officers will be accepting Nomination Papers for the following offices:
- Mayor
- Deputy Mayor
- Almonte Ward Councillor (2 offices)
- Pakenham Ward Councillor (1 office)
- Ramsay Ward Councillor (2 offices)
during the following timeframes:
- May 1 to August 20th, 2026 during regular business hours of 8:30am - 4:30pm
- August 21, 2026 between 9:00am – 2:00pm only (Nomination Day)
Filing must be completed in person at the municipal office (3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte). We strongly encourage you to contact the Elections Assistant at 613-256-2064 or elections@mississippimills.ca to make an appointment to file your Nomination Papers.
You will require:
- Proof of identity and residence
- Filing fee
- Head of Council (Mayor) - $200.00
- All other offices - $100.00
Payment can be made by cash, debit, certified cheque, or money order made payable to the Municipality of Mississippi Mills.
For questions, the elections team can be contacted at (613) 256-2064 or elections@mississippimills.ca
Municipal Candidate Information
- Candidate Forms Checklist
- Form 1 - Nomination Form (MMAH)
- Form 2 - Endorcement of Nomination (MMAH)
- Form 4 - Financial Statement - Auditors Report Candidate (MMAH)
- Form EL18 (A) - Declaration of Qualifications - Council
- Form EL19 - Withdrawl of Nomination
- Form LC02 - Consent to Release Personal Information
- Form LC10/LC11 - Declaration of Proper Use of the Voters' List / Voters' List Policy
- Form LC23 - Estimated Campaign Expenses
- Form LC31 - Notice of Penalties
- Form LC70 - Oath of Campaign Team
Training, Information, Resources & Guides
For general information about the rules contained in the Municpal Elections Act, 1996 and other legislation on how to run as candidate in Ontario municipal council and school board elections.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
2026 Candidates' Guide - Ontario municipal council and school board elections
MMAH Candidate and Third Party Advertiser Information Session - 2026 Municipal Election
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
- Election Resources: Supporting your Run for Municipal Office in 2026
- Lead Where You Live
- Candidate Resource Catalogue
School Board Trustee Information
Who can be a School Board Trustee
School Board Trustee Package Information
School Board Trustee Package Forms
- Form 1 - Nomination Paper (MMAH)
- Form 4 - Financial Statement - Auditors Report (MMAH)
- Form EL18(B) Declaration of Qualifications - School Board
- Form EL19 - Withdrawl of Nomination
- Form LC02 - Consent to Realease Personal Information
- Form LC10/LC11 - Declaration of Proper Use of the Voters' List / Voters' List Policy
- Form LC23 - Estimated Maximum Campaign Expenses
- Form LC31 - Notice of Penalties
- Form LC70 - Oath of Campaign Team
Training, Information, Resources & Guides
For general information about the rules contained in the Municpal Elections Act, 1996 and other legislation on how to run as candidate in Ontario municipal council and school board elections.
Municipal Elections 2026 - Upper Canada District School Board
2026 Candidates' Guide - Ontario municipal council and school board elections
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