2026 Municipal Election
The next Belleville municipal election will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.
Nominations for the next municipal election open on Friday, May 1, 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 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.
Information for Candidates
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:
- Supporting Local Leadership in run up to the 2026 Municipal Elections
- Running for Municipal Office – Everything You Need to Know as an Underrepresented Candidate
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.