Election 2026 | Township of Madawaska Valley

Municipal and school board elections in the Township of Madawaska Valley will take place on Monday October 26, 2026.

If you're a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and you live, own, or rent property in Madawaska Valley, you are eligible to vote or run for office.

Find out more about the election, its candidates, and voting, on this page.

Declaration of Municipal Election

Information for Voters

Register to Vote

Elections Ontario maintains the Permanent Register of Electors for Ontario, also known as the “voters' list” or “register”. The voters' list contains information for individuals eligible to vote in provincial and local municipal elections in Ontario. Learn more about the voter's list on Election Ontario's Register to Vote page, including how to:

Register voters
Register absentee voters
Register future voters

Use the Elections Ontario Register to Vote application to:

Confirm, update or add your name and home address
Search, add or remove a property other than your home address
Remove yourself from the register
Remove a deceased person from the register
Check the status of a request

If you or your spouse own or rent property other than your home address in Ontario, you might be eligible to vote in more than one municipal election.

School Support Designation

Whether you own or rent your home, your property is linked to a school board – even if you don’t have children or your children aren’t currently attending school. While you’re not required to make a designation, you do have the option to choose which school board you support. If you don’t make a choice, your support will default to the English-Public school board.

Your designation also helps determine how you’re listed on the Preliminary List of Electors, placing you on the correct voters list for the municipal and school board elections.

Homeowners and tenants should review their school support designations, and if needed, update them by June 1, 2026, to be accurately included on the Preliminary List of Electors ahead of the municipal and school board elections on October 26, 2026.

Click here to visit MPAC's website and learn how to update or check your school support designation.

Information for Candidates

2026 Form 1 Nomination Paper 2026 Endorsement Of Nomination Form 2

Candidate Package Information & Forms

To run for municipal office, you must:

Be a Canadian Citizen.
Be at least 18 years of age at the time of filing nomination papers.
Be a resident of the municipality, a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant.
Collect twenty-five (25) qualifying signatures (Endorsement of Nomination Form 2).
Pay the appropriate fee.
Not be prohibited from voting and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.

To file your nomination, you must give the following to your municipal clerk:

A nomination form (Form 1)
The nomination fee of $100 for Councillor or $200 for Mayor
Completed endorsement of nomination forms (Form 2)

Candidate information packages may be downloaded using the links above at any time. Printed copies will also be available for pick up at the Township office beginning April 27th, 2026. Nominations and payment will only be accepted in person. Nominations may be filed by appointment during regular office hours on or after May 1, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to make an appointment prior to May 1, 2026 as the Returning Officer will meet with the candidates who wish to file on a first come first serve basis. To make an appointment, leave a message at 613-756-2747 ext 210 or email elections@madawaskavalley.ca.

FINAL 2026 Candidate Information Package

Candidate Information Sessions

Interested in running for municipal office? Join one of our upcoming Candidate Information Sessions to learn what it takes to serve on Council and better understand the responsibilities of local government. Sessions will cover:

The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
Council’s roles and responsibilities
Municipal powers
Personal responsibility as an elected official
The public’s role in local government
The difference between governance and administration
The impacts of serving on Council on family life
And more!

Session Dates & Locations

April 23

2:00 – 4:30 PM at Eganville Arena (178 Jane St., Eganville) - Registration Link Here
7:00 – 9:30 PM at Murray Yantha Community Centre (2473 Russett Dr., McNab/Braeside) - Registration Link Here

April 24

2:00 – 4:30 PM at Petawawa Civic Centre (16 Civic Centre Rd., Petawawa) - Registration Link Here
2:00 – 4:30 PM Virtual Session via Zoom - Registration Link Here

All sessions will cover the same information, so you can attend the one that works best for your schedule. Registration is free - to sign up, contact by email or phone, or register online at the links above.

Email: info@admastonbromley.com
Phone: (613) 432-2885

Election Resources for Candidates

Use the 2026 Candidates' Guide to learn how to run as a candidate in Ontario municipal council and school board elections with this comprehensive guide published by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. This guide also applies to any by-elections held during the 2026-2030 council and school board term: 2026 Candidates’ Guide.

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering programs designed to support aspiring candidates and returning elected officials. Whether you are considering your first run for office, seeking re-election, represent an underrepresented community, or a youth, there is a program tailored for you. Click here to view more information on AMO's free workshop series and leadership programs.

Lead Where You Live is AMO's guide to running for municipal council. Learn about municipal councils, the structure of municipal government, managing your campaign, and resources for post-election: Lead Where You Live.

Township of Madawaska Valley mayors serve on County Council. The linked information sheet provides prospective mayoral candidates with information on the responsibilities and expectations of serving in this role: County of Renfrew Council Information Election 2026

Policies for Election Signs

The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley deems it necessary to provide clear guidelines for the placement and display of election signs to ensure public safety and respect for property rights. By-law 2026-42 Municipal Election Sign Policy establishes rules for signage on municipal road allowances.

Not all roads in the municipality are managed by the municipality. Ensure your signage is following rules based on the jurisdiction of that roadway, whether it be provincial or county.

Click here to schedule an appointment to file your nomination papers with the Clerk, or call 613-756-2747 x210. Nomination filings will be accepted by walk-ins subject to availability.

General Information & Bylaws

Joint Compliance Audit Committee

The municipalities of Madawaska Valley, Killaloe Hagarty and Richards, Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan, North Algona Wilberforce and South Algonquin are seeking applicants with accounting, auditing, and legal experience from professionals who are required to adhere to codes or standards of their profession and from individuals with in-depth knowledge of campaign financing rules for candidates and registered third parties of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, for appointment to the Joint Election Compliance Committee.

The purpose of the Committee is to:

consider compliance audit applications made by electors and decide whether they should be granted or rejected;
appoint an auditor if compliance audit application is granted;
receive and consider the auditor’s report;
decide whether to commence legal proceedings, if there is a contravention; and
consider compliance audit reports prepared by the Clerk and decide whether to commence a legal proceeding against the contributor.

Applications are due to one of the member municipalities by 12pm on Friday May 8 2026.

Click here to access the official notice.

Click here to access the application form.

Click here to view Bylaw 2022-78 Appoint a Compliance Audit Committee.

Third Party Advertising

Third party advertising refers to advertisements or other materials that support, promote or oppose a candidate, or support, promote or oppose a “yes” or “no” answer to a question on the ballot. Third party in this context is a person or entity who is not a candidate. Click here to learn more about third-party advertising.

Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Period

The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley and its local boards and committees are committed to ensuring accountable and transparent election practices in relation to the use of corporate resources. This policy establishes provisions for the use of the Municipal facilities, resources and infrastructure during an election period, to preserve public trust and integrity in the election process and to comply with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

Click here to view By-Law #2026-40 Municipal Elections Policy regarding the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes.

Restricted Acts (Lame Duck) Period of Council

A lame duck period is the time after an election when if three-quarters of the members of an outgoing Council will not be returning, this Council has limited authority until the new council takes over. Certain authorities may be passed onto the CAO/Clerk during this period.

Click here to read Bylaw 2026-41 Designate Authority to the CAO/Clerk During the Restricted Acts (Lame Duck) Period of Council between Nomination Day to the Swearing in of the New Council.

Key Dates

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 8:30am: Nomination Period Begins

First day to file a Nomination Paper for the offices of Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustee, and first day to file a notice of registration as a third party advertiser.

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2 pm: Nomination Day

Deadline for candidates to file a nomination, withdraw a nomination, or change office.

Monday, August 24, 2026: Certification Day

The Clerk shall examine all filed nomination forms prior to 4:00 pm and if satisfied, certify the nominations. By 4:00 pm the Clerk is to declare candidate(s) elected by acclamation, if any.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026: Voters List

The voters list is made available to candidates, by request. Individuals may apply to the Clerk’s Office until close of voting on October 26, 2026, to have their name added to or removed from the voters’ list, or to update their information.

Friday, October 23, 2026: Close of Third Party Advertiser Registration Period

Last day to register as a third party advertiser.

Monday, October 26, 2026: Voting Day

Voting will continue to take place electronically or in person until 8:00 p.m. when voting will be closed. The Clerk will declare the results of the election and provide information to the public on the website.