Are you thinking about running for a municipal council or a school board in the October 2026 election? The County of Essex is hosting a free information session on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 6-9PM at the County of Essex Administration Building, for anyone interesting in learning more about the rules and procedures for running for office in Ontario.
2026 Municipal Election
Town of Amherstburg is proudly conducting an election in 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: (1 each)
Key Upcoming Dates
April 8, 2026 - Prospective Candidate Information Session
May 1, 2026 - Nomination Period Begins
Candidates may begin filing their nomination forms with the Town of Amherstburg Clerk starting on Friday, May 1, 2026 until Friday, August 21, 2026.
More details to come.
August 21, 2026 - Nomination Period Ends
Friday, August 21, 2026 is the LAST date to file a nomination or to withdraw your nomination.
October 7 & 17, 2026 - Advance Voting Days
- October 7, 2026
- October 17, 2026
More details to come.
October 26, 2026 - Election Day
More details to come.
Voters List
Beginning with the 2026 municipal election, Elections Ontario has taken over responsibility for managing the Municipal Voters List. Use the button below 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.
Verify Your School Support
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.
