2026 Municipal election: Free training session for prospective candidates and third party advertisers (1)

Thinking about running for municipal office or getting involved in the upcoming 2026 municipal election? Northumberland County and its seven member municipalities are inviting residents to learn more about participating in the upcoming 2026 municipal election.

Individuals considering running as a candidate – or registering as a third party advertiser – in one of Northumberland County’s municipalities are encouraged to attend a free training session offered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH).

This informative session will provide a clear overview of the rules, responsibilities, and requirements associated with participating in a municipal election, helping attendees feel confident and prepared.

The formal presentation will run for approximately one hour and will be followed by a 30-minute question-and-answer period. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with representatives from Northumberland County and each member municipality, who will be available to answer questions and share municipality-specific election information.

Event details:

Free In-person and virtual event

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Meeting information:

In-person

Council Chambers

555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg

Virtual Zoom information

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81955138257?pwd=Fnm7ZRBvae8hi3fZWjdt0Db5B9vwcZ.1

Meeting ID: 819 5513 8257

Passcode: 709556

1-855-703-8985 Canada Toll-free

We encourage anyone interested to attend, to obtain the information needed to properly prepare for the 2026 municipal elections.