Town of Amherstburg is proudly conducting an election on Monday, October 26, 2026 for the following offices:
Municipal: One (1) Mayor, to be elected at large; One (1) Deputy Mayor, to be elected at large; Five (5) Councillors, to be elected at large
School Board Trustees: One (1) for each school board.
Apply for the Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee
Applications for appointment to the 2026-2030 Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee are now open. Applications will be accepted until Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
August 21, 2026 - Nomination Period Ends
Friday, August 21, 2026 (between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.) is the LAST date to file a nomination or to withdraw your nomination.
Nominations must be filed in person at the Town Hall, 271 Sandwich St. S. Electronic submissions will not be accepted. Appointments for nominations are preferred but not required. To schedule an appointment, Email the Clerks Office or call 519-730-2128.
Appointments will last approximately 1 hour.
October 7 & 17, 2026 - Advance Voting Days
There are two Advance Voting Days where residents can vote prior to Election Day.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Saturday, October 17, 2026
October 26, 2026 - Election Day
Voters in the 2026 Municipal Election will be provided with a voting place to attend on Election Day but may choose to attend any of the voting places. The voting places are as follows:
Libro Credit Union Centre, 3295 Meloche Road
North Star High School, 330 Simcoe Street
McGregor Columbian Club, 9560 Walker Road
Beginning with the 2026 Municipal Election, Elections Ontario has taken over responsibility for managing the Municipal Voters List. Use the button below until August 12, 2026 to confirm your information, update your details, or add your name and home address. You may also remove your own information or that of a deceased individual from the list.
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) collects information about school support designations for voters. Homeowners and tenants in Amherstburg are encouraged to review their designation and make any updates by June 1, 2026. To confirm or change your school support, visit MPAC’s website.
Election 2026 planning and preparation is ongoing and more information will be shared as it becomes available. Please send any questions to election@amherstburg.ca
For accessibility accommodation for this election, please contact election@amherstburg.ca or 519-730-2113.
