Elections
Get ready to vote in Oshawa's 2026 Municipal Election
Discover how safe and secure Internet Voting is and how you can cast your ballot online this Municipal Election.
2026 Election key dates
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| May 1 |
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| May 1 to December 31 |
Campaign period A candidate’s campaign period begins from the date they file their nomination paper with the City Clerk and ends December 31, 2026. The prescribed Financial Statement - Form 4 is issued by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Information regarding election finances such as financial responsibilities of Candidates, campaign contributions/fundraising, campaign expenses and financial reporting is available in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 2026 Candidates’ Guide for Ontario Municipal and School Board Elections. This and other documentation can be found on the Ministry website at ontario.ca/page/ministry-municipal-affairs-housing. |
| August 21 |
Nomination day: file nominations between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. |
| September 30 |
Certificate of maximum permitted expenses The City Clerk will provide each candidate with a Final Certificate of maximum permitted expenses for their campaign. Candidates cannot exceed this amount (or the amount provided on the Preliminary Certificate of Maximum Permitted Expenses provided to each candidate when they filed their nomination paper, whichever is greater). |
| October 13 to 26 |
Internet voting period will be open from Tuesday, October 13 at 10 a.m. until Voting Day, Monday, October 26 at 8 p.m. |
| October 13 to 17 October 19 to 23 |
Voter Assistance Centres will be open to help electors vote online or obtain their internet voting credentials. |
| October 23 |
Third party advertisers are required to file a notice of registration before 4:30 p.m. |
| October 26 |
Voting day |
| November 15 |
New council term begins |
| December 31 at 4:30 p.m. |
Extension of campaign period Final date for nominated candidates to file an extension of their campaign to extend their campaign until June 30, 2027. |
| March 26, 2027, until 2 p.m. |
Deadline for filing of financial statements Final date on which all nominated candidates must file their financial statements reflecting the campaign period ending December 31, 2026. The nomination filing fee will be refunded to the candidate only after the candidate files the financial statement. A Candidate who misses the filing deadline can submit their financial statement up to 30 days later than the filing deadline provided they also pay the late filing fee of $500 required by the Municipal Elections Act. |
| September 24, 2027 |
Supplementary filing date Final date on which all nominated candidates must file their supplementary financial statements covering the six-month period following the year of the election, or until the deficit is eliminated, whichever is shorter. A Candidate who misses the filing deadline can submit their financial statement up to 30 days later than the filing deadline provided they also pay the late filing fee of $500 required by the Municipal Elections Act. |
