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Municipal nominations extended
The nomination period for mayoral or councillor candidates has been extended for the following municipalities: Abram Village Annandale-Little Pond-Howe Bay Bedeque and Area Clyde River Crapaud Eastern Kings Hazelbrook Hunter River Kinkora Miminegash Mount Stewart Murray River...
Deadline for municipal nominations approaching quickly
Canadian citizens who want to represent their municipality can still put their name forward for the upcoming November 7 municipal elections. Any Canadian citizen, 18 years or older on election day, and who lives in the municipality must submit their nomination form to their...
Candidate Withdrawal Form (Post Nomination Day)
This form is for an officially nominated candidate to file in order to withdraw from a municipal election after the nomination period has finished (after 2:00 pm on nomination day).
Notice of Nomination for an Election
The Municipal Elector Officer must publish the Notice of Nomination Election (can be modified for a By-Election) in at least one print format (Posters, newspaper, or newsletter) and one electronic format (website, Facebook, e-newsletter).
Municipal By-Election Process
There is a dedicated Municipal Elections Website to direct you to forms and information for voters, candidates and election officials. (2018 but still relevant Municipal Elections Guidebook). See the Municipal By-Election Calendar to see key deadlines for holding a by-election in...
Municipal Elections and By-Elections
Election processes are the same for all municipalities and the procedures for general elections and by-elections are guided by the Municipal Government Act (MGA), the Municipal Election Regulations, the Campaign Contributions and Election Expenses Bylaw Regulations, and the...
Candidate Information for Municipal Elections
When are municipal elections? General municipal elections are held every four years with the next general municipal election on Monday, November 2, 2026 for all municipalities. The Resort Municipality's general municipal election on August 10, 2026. Municipal by-elections will...
Candidate Withdrawal Form (Pre-Nomination Period)
This form is for an officially nominated candidate to file in order to withdraw their nomination (must be submitted on or before nomination day at 2:00 pm).
Changes coming to municipal elections this fall
Municipal elections will look very different when Islanders go to the polls on November 5. The new Municipal Government Act has brought changes to the nomination of candidates, replaced former special election meetings and clarified voting requirements and procedures. The changes...