2026 Local Government Election 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