| Date | Event |
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February 2026 |
Notice of Election |
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Until August 12, 2026 |
Changes to Voter Information via Elections Ontario |
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Friday, May 1, 2026 |
Nomination Period Opens |
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Friday, August 21, 2026 |
Close of Nominations (8:30 AM to 2:00 PM), Deadline to:
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Monday, August 24, 2026 |
Nominations Certified - Finalized List of Candidates |
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Tuesday, September 1, to October 23, 2026 |
Voter's List Changes Town Hall at 4:30 PM |
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Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
Advance Voting Day (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Essex Centre Sports Complex, Shaheen Community Room |
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026 |
Advance Voting Day (12:00 PM to 8:00 PM) McGregor Community Centre |
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Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
Advance Voting Day (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre |
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026 |
Advance Voting Day (12:00 PM to 8:00 PM) Colchester Community Room |
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Friday, October 23, 2026 |
Close of Third Party Advertiser Registration Period |
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Monday, October 26, 2026 |
Election Day
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026 |
Declaration of Results |
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Sunday, November 15, 2026 |
New Term of Office Commences |
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Monday, November 16, 2026 |
Inaugural Meeting of Council |
Municipal Elections
The Town of Essex's next municipal election is:
Monday, October 26, 2026 (Voting Day)
Election Day Voting Locations
Monday, October 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
| Ward | Designated Polling Location |
| Ward 1 | Essex Centre Sports Complex Shaheen Community Room, 60 Fairview Avenue W, Essex |
| Ward 2 | McGregor Community Centre All-Purpose Community Room, 9571 Walker Road, McGregor |
| Ward 3 | Camoes Portuguese Club of Harrow Banquet Hall, 390 Sinasac Street W, Harrow |
| Ward 4 | Harrow & Colchester South Community Centre All-Purpose Room, 243 McAffee Street, Harrow (Harrow Arena) |
All voters MUST vote at their designated polling location on Election Day.
Make sure you bring valid identification to the polls, a Voter Notification Card is not considered ID. Visit essex.ca/VoterInfo for a full list of acceptable ID.
Voter Information
Candidate Information
Certified Candidates
Election Resources
Election Results
Once the unofficial and certified results are available, they can be viewed here.
Municipal Election Key Dates
Request for Information Form
The Town of Essex is available to answer questions from electors, candidates, third party advertisers, and the general public about the upcoming municipal election. Complete the 2026 Municipal Election Request for Information Form to submit your request.
Questions?
For general questions concerning the upcoming 2026 municipal election, send an email or give us a call at 519-776-7336 ext.1146
Contact Us
Town of Essex
33 Talbot Street South
Essex, Ontario, N8M 1A8
519-776-7336