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2026 Municipal Council & School Board Elections

 Municipal and School Board Election


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The Municipality of McDougall will once again be implementing Internet and Telephone Voting for the 2026 Municipal Election. 

As the election draws closer we will be including more information about the voting process on this page.  


Voter Instruction Letters have been mailed. These letters contain important information about internet and telephone voting. 

If you have not yet received your letter, or if you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Voter HelpLine or visit the Municipal Office.

LOCATION

Municipality of McDougall Municipal Office, 5 Barager Boulevard.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Wednesday, October 14, 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. EDT

Thursday, October 15, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT

Friday, October 16, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. EDT

Monday, October 19, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT

Thursday, October 22, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT

Friday, October 23, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. EDT

Monday, October 26, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. EDT

VOTER HELPLINE 705-342-5252 

EMAIL info@mcdougall.ca

2026 Election Accessibility Plan

The 2026 Election Accessibility Plan provides an overview of election initiatives aimed at improving accessibility for voters and candidates with disabilities during an election cycle. The main objective of the Plan is to identify and eliminate barriers for persons with disabilities to ensure that elections are accessible to all voters and candidates. 

2026 Election Accessibility Plan (PDF)

Key Election Dates

  • January 1 to June 1, 2026 - Voters to confirm or update school support at  www.mpac.ca/schoolsupport.
  • January 1 to August 12, 2026 - Voters to contact Elections Ontario at RegisterToVoteON.ca to confirm, update, add information.
  • May 1 - Candidate Nomination Period and Third Party Advertiser registration commences.
  • August 14 - Elections Ontario to provide the municipality with the Preliminary List of Electors.
  • August 21 - Nomination Day, close of nominations 2:00 p.m. local time.
  • August 24 - Certification of Nominations.
  • August 24 - Declaration of Acclamations, if applicable.
  • September 1 - Voters List available, revision period begins.
  • October 14 to 26 - Internet & Telephone Voting Period open.
  • October 26 - Voting Day.
  • November 15 - New Council Term commences.