Municipal Election

2026 Municipal Election

The next Belleville municipal election will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.

Voters will be able to cast their ballots through Internet or Telephone Voting. In addition, paper ballots will be available at the Voter Assistance Centres prior to Election Day on Oct. 26, 2026.

Information for Candidates

Nominations for the next municipal election open on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Available Positions

Municipal Office

Mayor (1) elected at large
Councillors (8)
- 6 Councillors – Ward 1 (Belleville)
- 2 Councillors – Ward 2 (Thurlow)

School Board Trustees

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board Trustee (2) – Elected at large from the City of Belleville. Nominations to be filed with the Clerk of the City of Belleville.
Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board Trustee (2) – Elected for the area comprised of the City of Belleville, Township of Tyendinaga and the Town of Deseronto. Nominations to be filed with the Clerk of the City of Belleville.
Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario Trustee (1) – Elected at large for geographic Region 2 which is composed of all municipalities in the Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Frontenac, Hastings, Prince Edward, and Lennox and Addington. Nominations to be filed with the Clerk of the City of Kingston.
Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est Trustee (1) – Elected at large for geographic Region 2 which is composed of all municipalities in the Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Frontenac, Hastings, Prince Edward, and Lennox and Addington. Nominations to be filed with the Clerk of the City of Kingston.

Eligibility

You may be eligible to run in the municipal election if you:

Are a Canadian citizen
Are at least 18 years old
Live in Belleville, or own or rent property in the city (or are the spouse of an owner or tenant)
Are not disqualified by law

Filing your Nomination

To run for office in the City of Belleville municipal election, you must complete and file both a Nomination Paper and Endorsement Form.

Please download and print the required forms to complete them. For accessible versions, contact the Clerk’s Office at clerksoffice@belleville.ca.

Those wishing to submit a nomination are encouraged to set up an appointment ahead of time to ensure the required staff are available.

Your nomination must include:

Endorsements from 25 eligible voters supporting the nomination (not required for school board trustees)
Valid government-issued photo identification, such as:
- Ontario driver’s licence
- Passport
- Ontario health card
- Canadian Citizenship card
The required nomination filing fee:
- $200 for Mayor
- $100 for all other offices
Any other documentation required by the City Clerk

Accepted payment methods for the nomination fee include cash, certified cheque, debit or money order. All nominations must be signed by the candidate.

Nominations may be filed in person or by an agent:

During regular business hours from May 1, 2026 to Aug. 20, 2026
On Nomination Day (Aug. 21, 2026) between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Resources

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering a series of free workshops for people thinking about running for municipal office in the October 2026 elections:

AMO has also developed Lead Where You Live – A Guide to Running for Municipal Council for anyone considering running in the 2026 municipal election. The guide walks you through what municipal councils do, what it means to serve your community, and the steps involved in launching a successful campaign.

Information for Voters

Elections Ontario is responsible for maintaining the Permanent Register of Electors for Ontario, commonly known as the Voters' List. In order to vote in an upcoming Municipal or Provincial Election, you must be on the Voters' List.

Confirm, update or add your information through Election Ontario's RegisterToVoteON.ca. Your name must be on the Voters' List in order to cast a ballot.

Updating Your School Support

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is legislatively required to collect school support information. You can update your school support designation through MPAC's Online School Support Designation.

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