Candidate Qualifications – Municipal Office
A candidate for municipal office must, upon nomination, be a qualified municipal elector and fulfil all of the following requirements:
- A resident of the Township of Centre Wellington, a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the Township of Centre Wellington, or the spouse of such an owner or tenant
- A Canadian Citizen
- At least 18 years old
- Not legally prohibited from voting
- Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office
- Candidates for school board trustees must be a resident with the board area and a supporter of that board
Candidates can only be nominated for one office on a municipal council or school board in the Province of Ontario at a time. If a person is nominated for a second office, the first nomination is deemed to be withdrawn.
It is the responsibility of the candidate to determine whether he or she is qualified to be elected to and hold office.
Candidate Qualifications – School Board
A candidate for school board trustee must, upon nomination, be a qualified municipal elector and fulfil all of the following requirements:
- A resident with in the jurisdiction of the board
- a supporter of the board
- A Canadian Citizen
- At least 18 years old
- Not legally prohibited from voting
- Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office
Candidates can only be nominated for one office on a school board in the Province of Ontario at a time. If a person is nominated for a second office, the first nomination is deemed to be withdrawn.
It is the responsibility of the candidate to determine whether he or she is qualified to be elected to and hold office.
For further information regarding Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir, please check with the City of Brampton the designated returning office.
Additional Information
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario has prepared a 2026 Candidates' Guide - for the Municipal Council and School Board election. This guide is not meant to replace provincial legislation. It provides general information about the rules contained in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and other legislation and regulations.
More information about School Board Trustees has been provided by the Ontario Education Services Corporation or you may refer to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for additional information.
Nomination Process for Candidates
Nominations will be accepted beginning Monday, May 1, 2026 until Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
To run for the office of Mayor, Councillor or School Board Trustee for the 2026 Municipal Election, you must file nomination papers.
Nomination forms (Form 1) must be accompanied by an Endorsement of Nomination signed by 25 individuals who are a Canadian citizen, aged 18 or older and have a qualifying address in the municipality.
Nomination forms (Form 1 and Form 2) including the Declaration of Qualification Form will be accepted at the Municipal Office, Legislative Services, 1 MacDonald Square, Elora from:
May 1, 2026 to August 20, 2026 between the hours of 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and on Nomination Day, August 21, 2026 between 8:30 am –2:00 pm.
All nominations must be filed in person, or by an agent acting on behalf of the nominee, at the Township Municipal Office, Legislative Services, 1 MacDonald Square, Elora, Ontario.
Note: If filed by an agent, photo identification of the candidate is required. Facsimile transmissions, e-mail or mail-in nomination forms are not permitted.
All forms including Nomination Papers and Declaration of Qualification Forms are available from the Township Municipal Office, Legislative Services, located at 1 MacDonald Square, Elora, Ontario.
Candidates may begin campaigning, raising, and expending funds as soon as their nomination papers have been filed. For more information contact Legislative Services at 519.846.9691.
2026 Notice of Nomination - coming soon.
Filing Fees
Candidates who are qualified to file a nomination must complete the prescribed Nomination Paper - Form 1, the Endorsement of Nomination - Form 2, and a Declaration of Qualifications, together with the required filing fee.
The required filing fee is:
- $200 for the Office of the Mayor
- $100 for all other offices
Payment is accepted in the form of cash, debit, cheque, or money order made payable to The Township of Centre Wellington.
Additional Information
Candidate's are encouraged to review the Township 's Election Policies and Procedures.
Please refer to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for additional information.
