Key Election Dates
Below are the Key dates for candidates andthird party advertisers interested in participating in the 2026 Municipal Election as well as key dates for electors to be aware of.
Friday May 1, 2026
Nomination Period Begins
- First day to file a nomination paper for the offices of Councillor and Mayor
- once the nomination paper is filed with the Township, the candidate can start raising and spending money on their campaign
- preliminary spending limit provided to candidates
- preliminary contribution limit provided to candidates running for Councillor
- First day to file a notice of registration as a third party advertiser
- a third party advertiser cannot raise or spend money on their campaign, nor begin advertising, until their registration is certified by the Township
- preliminary spending limit provided to third party advertiser upon certification
Friday August 21, 2026
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Beginning at 9:00 AM Deadline: 2:00 PM
Nomination Day
- Deadline for candidates to:
- file a nomination
- withdraw a nomination
- change office
Monday October 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Beginning at 10:00 AM Deadline: 8:00 PM
Municipal Election Day
Voting for the 2026 Election will end at 8:00 p.m.