2026 Trent Hills Municipal Election

Voting Information

This page is provided by the Sandra Walls campaign as a convenience to voters.

Voting in a municipal election should be straightforward. This page brings together helpful information about the 2026 Trent Hills Municipal Election, including voter registration, voting methods, important dates, advance voting and information for first-time voters.

New to Trent Hills? Recently moved? Not sure whether you're registered or which ward you live in?                                                                                        You'll find information below to help you get started.

Election information can change. Before voting, please confirm dates, voting methods, eligibility requirements and other important details through the Municipality of Trent Hills’ official election information.

Are you eligible to vote?

You are eligible to vote in the 2026 Trent Hills municipal election if, on voting day, you are:

  • A Canadian citizen;
  • At least 18 years old;
  • A resident of Trent Hills, an owner or tenant of land in Trent Hills, or the spouse of an owner or tenant; and
  • Not prohibited from voting under Ontario law.

Not sure whether you're eligible?
Check the official Municipality of Trent Hills voter information or the Ontario 2026 Voters' Guide.

Important election dates

May 1, 2026
Candidate nomination period begins.

August 12, 2026
Deadline to confirm, update or add your information through Ontario’s Register of Voters.

August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Nomination Day—deadline for candidates to file nomination papers.

September 1, 2026
Eligible voters may contact the Municipality of Trent Hills to have their information added to or updated on the voters’ list. Changes can be requested until the close of voting on Election Day.

October 26, 2026
Election Day

Additional information about voting dates and voting procedures will be added as it is confirmed by the Municipality of Trent Hills.

How to cast your vote

The Municipality of Trent Hills will use internet and telephone voting for the 2026 Municipal Election.

Eligible voters will be able to cast their ballot by internet or telephone for Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Ward Councillor and School Board Trustee, as applicable.

Additional information about the voting period, voter instructions and how you will receive the information needed to cast your ballot will be added here as it is confirmed by the Municipality of Trent Hills.

Check back for updates as Election Day approaches.

First-time voters and new residents

Voting in a municipal election for the first time? New to Trent Hills? The process doesn’t have to be complicated.

Start by making sure you’re eligible to vote and that your information is correct on the voters’ list. If you missed the August 12 deadline to update your information through Ontario’s Register of Voters, you haven’t lost the opportunity to vote.

Beginning September 1, you can contact the Municipality of Trent Hills to have your voter information added or corrected.

The Municipality of Trent Hills will use internet and telephone voting for the 2026 Municipal Election. As additional instructions become available, I’ll update this page with information to help you understand how to cast your ballot.

Every eligible voter has a voice in choosing the people who represent our community. I encourage you to use yours.

Official resources and links

Election information may be updated as Election Day approaches. For the most accurate and current information, please refer to these official, non-partisan sources: