Municipal Election 2026

The new term of Council will run from November 15, 2026 to November 14, 2030.

If you have any questions related to the election, contact the Clerk

Elections Ontario Candidate Information Page 

2026 District School Board Elections

The City of Thunder Bay’s City Clerk is the Returning Officer for school board elections.

For information about the 2026 District School Board Elections go to City of Thunder Bay website.

RESOURCES

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario produces Lead Where You Live 2026: A Guide to running for municipal council.

The Province of Ontario publishes a Municipal Councillor’s Guide that provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of an elected member of council.

For Candidates
For Voters

Nomination papers filed

View the lists of candidates who have filed their nomination papers for Office of Mayor, Councillor-at-Large, and School Board Trustees.

The below noted individuals are not official candidates until their nomination has been certified by the Municipal Clerk on Monday, August 24, 2026.

Councillor - McTavish Ward

1 to be elected

No candidates currently.

Councillor - MacGregor Ward

3 to be elected

Don Smith – Uncertified

Donna Blunt – Uncertified

Meghan Chomut – Uncertified

Mayor

1 to be elected

Wendy Landry – Uncertified

Key Dates:

Friday, May 1, 2026

First day to file a nomination paper for the offices of Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustee. Once the nomination paper is filed with the Clerk:

  • the candidate can start raising and spending money on their campaign
  • preliminary spending limit provided to candidates
  • preliminary contribution limit provided to candidates running for Mayor and Councillor, does not apply to School Board Trustee candidates

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Candidate and Third Party Advertisers Information Session, at Kakabeka Legion, 4556 Highway 11/17.

This session is being hosted in partnership with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) and will provide attendees with information on topics such as:

• role of council and staff
• nomination process
• municipal finance, filing of financial documents
• campaign period
• candidate duties and responsibilities
• third party advertisers
The session will be a presentation by MMAH followed by a “Question and Answer” period.

Friday, August 21 at 2 p.m.

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

Monday, August 24

Last day for the Clerk to certify candidate nomination papers

Tuesday, September 1

Voters’ List available to candidates

Thursday, October 1

Final spending limits provided to candidates

Final self-contribution limit provided to candidates running for Mayor and Councillor, does not apply to School Board Trustee candidates

Monday, October 26

Election Day

Sunday, November 15

New term of office commences

Thursday, December 31

End of campaign period for candidates and third party advertisers

Last day to file a Notice of Extension, Form 6, to continue campaigning to erase a deficit

Tuesday, March 30, 2027 at 2 p.m.

Deadline for candidates to file the initial financial statement

Wednesday, June 30, 2027

End of extended campaign period

Friday, September 24, 2027 at 2 p.m.

Deadline for candidates and third party advertisers to file the supplementary financial statement, applies only to those who extended their campaign period

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