| 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 |
Nomination Day (9:00 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 |
First Advanced Voting Day (8:00 AM to 4:00 AM) Essex Center Sports Complex, Shaheen Community Room, 60 Fairview Avenue W, Essex |
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026 |
Second Advanced Voting Day (12:00 PM to 8:00 PM) McGregor Community Centre, 9571 Walker Road, McGregor |
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Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
Third Advanced Voting Day (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre, 243 McAffee Street, Harrow |
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026 |
Fourth Advanced Voting Day (12:00 PM to 8:00 PM) Colchester Marina Community Room, 100 Jackson Street, Colchester |
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Friday, October 23, 2026 |
Close of Third Party Advertiser Registration Period |
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Monday, October 26, 2026 |
Election Voting Day Voting Time and Locations: TBD |
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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, December 14, 2026 |
Inaugural Meeting of Council |
Municipal Elections
The Town of Essex's next municipal election is:
Monday, October 26, 2026 (Voting Day)
Election Jobs
When municipal election positions become available, details will be posted on this webpage. Please check regularly for updates.
Election Results
Once the election results are officially announced, they will be available 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