Municipality of Brighton Prepares for 2026 Municipal and School Board Election
Brighton, ON (February 3, 2026) – The Municipality of Brighton is preparing for the upcoming 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, which will take place on October 26. If you have recently turned 18, changed your name, or moved, please take a moment to confirm your voter information on the Elections Ontario website to help keep the voters’ list accurate. Candidate nomination packages will be available beginning May 1 both online and in person at the Municipal Clerk’s Office located at 35 Alice Street. Voting in the 2026 election will be conducted using internet voting.
Information for Voters:
Eligible voters for municipal elections must be:
- A Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years of age
- A resident, a property owner, or tenant, or the spouse of an owner or tenant in the Municipality of Brighton
Register or update your voter information:
Elections Ontario, www.registertovoteon.ca, is where voters can check and update their information. Keeping this information current ensures the municipal voters’ list is complete and accurate for the 2026 election.
How to vote:
The internet voting period will take place between Monday, October 19 at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 26 at 8:00 p.m. During this eight-day period, eligible voters can access the online voting portal using their birth date and the PIN that is provided in their Voter Information Letter, delivered by mail.
Election help:
Voters requiring assistance during the voting period may email election@brighton.ca or phone (613) 475 – 0670 option 3.
Election staff will also be available in person at Election Help Centres throughout the voting period. A schedule will be posted on the municipal website closer to October.
Information for Candidates:
Eligible candidates interested in running for a position on Council must be:
- Eligible to vote in the municipality to run for a position on council
- A Canadian citizen aged 18 or older, and qualify as a resident or non-resident elector
- Eligible to hold office on the day the nomination is filed
Nomination and candidate information packages will be available beginning May 1, 2026, online and at the Municipal Clerk’s Office. Candidates must file their completed nomination forms in person by appointment through the Clerk’s Office.
Important Dates and Deadlines:
Current until August 12, 2026 – Register and update Voter Information
May 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. – Nomination Period Begins
August 21, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Nominations Close
October 26, 2026 – Municipal and School Board Election Day
November 16, 2026 – Inaugural Council Meeting
For more information related to the Municipal Election, please contact the Municipal Clerk’s Department or visit www.brighton.ca/elections.
Candice Doiron, Municipal Clerk
Jessica Polley, Deputy Clerk
35 Alice Street
Brighton, Ontario K0K 1H0
Tel: (613) 475 – 0670
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