Candidate Information

Find information about filing a nomination, important deadlines, required forms, fees, and other candidate resources.

Nomination process

The nomination period begins on May 1, 2026.

Candidates can file a nomination by appointment with the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours:

Monday to Friday
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

To file a nomination, you must provide:

Nomination Paper (Form 1)
Completed Endorsement of Nomination (Form 2)
Nomination fee
- $200 for Mayor
- $100 for all other offices
Proof of identity and qualifying address, as required under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996

Important dates

The nomination period begins on May 1, 2026.

Nomination Day is Friday, August 21, 2026.

This is the deadline to:

file a nomination
withdraw a nomination
change a nomination

On Nomination Day, nominations can be filed between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM

Wednesday, April 8, 2026	Candidates’ Information Meeting County of Essex Council Chambers on the second floor of the Civic Centre (360 Fairview Ave W Essex, ON).
Friday, May 1, 2026	First Day of Nomination Period
Friday, August 21, 2026	Nomination Day (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM), Deadline to: File a nomination Withdraw a nomination Change a nomination
Thursday, October 1, 2026	First Advanced Voting Day (10:00 AM to 8:00 PM) Comber Community Centre, 7100 Community Centre St, Comber
Saturday, October 10, 2026	Second Advanced Voting Day (10:00 AM to 8:00 PM) Atlas Tube Recreation Centre, 447 Renaud Line, Lakeshore
Monday, October 26, 2026	Election Day (10:00 AM to 8:00 PM) Voting Locations: TBD
Sunday, November 15, 2026	New Term of Office Commences

Candidate guides and forms

Guides

Forms

Rental of Municipal Facilities

The Use of Municipal Resources during Election Policy sets out the provisions for the use of Municipality of Lakeshore resources during an election period. Section 4 states that no person shall use a resource for any election-related purpose and that no permits, licenses, leases or other agreements for the use of facilities will be issued to promote, support or oppose a particular candidate, third party advertiser or political party.