Candidate Information

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

The nomination period begins on May 1, 2026.

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

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

The nomination period begins on May 1, 2026.

Nomination Day is Friday, August 21, 2026.

This is the deadline to:

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