Key Dates

Date

Description

(Tentative) Monday, June 29, 2026

Nomination packages available

Monday, July 27, 2026

Advance elector registration opens

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Advance elector registration closes

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
9:00 am

Nomination Period begins

Friday, September 11, 2026
4:00 pm

Nomination Period ends – Declaration of Candidates

Friday, September 18, 2026
4:00 pm

Deadline for withdrawal of candidates

Monday, September 21, 2026
4:00 pm

Declaration of Election by Voting OR Declaration of Candidates Elected by Acclamation

(Tentative) Monday, September 28, 2026

Mail ballot packages available

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Advance Voting Day #1
Sidney Town Hall
2440 Sidney Avenue

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Advance Voting Day #2
Sidney Town Hall
2440 Sidney Avenue

Saturday, October 17, 2026
8:00 am to 8:00 pm

General Voting Day
Mary Winspear Centre
2243 Beacon Avenue

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
4:00 pm

Declaration of Official Election Results

Monday, November 2, 2026
6:00 pm

Inaugural Council Meeting

Friday, January 15, 2027

Campaign Financing Disclosure Statement filing deadline