Thinking of running? There’s still time to file your 2026 nomination

The 2026 Municipal & School Board Elections nomination deadline is fast approaching. Prospective candidates must complete the required forms and file their nomination in accordance with the Nomination Process before 2 p.m. on Nomination Day, Friday, August 21.

Individuals may file nomination papers with the City Clerk for the following offices:

• Mayor
• Regional and City Councillor, Ward 1
• Regional and City Councillor, Ward 2
• Regional and City Councillor, Ward 3
• Regional and City Councillor, Ward 4
• Regional and City Councillor, Ward 5
• City Councillor, Ward 1
• City Councillor, Ward 2
• City Councillor, Ward 3
• City Councillor, Ward 4
• City Councillor, Ward 5
• Trustee, Durham District School Board
• Trustee, Durham Catholic District School Board
• Conseiller(ère), Conseil scolaire Viamonde
• Conseiller(ère), Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir

Prospective candidates are encouraged to book an appointment online at calendar.oshawa.ca/Candidate, by phone at 905-436-5639, or by email vote@oshawa.ca.

Nomination papers must be filed in person by the candidate or their authorized agent at Oshawa City Hall (50 Centre St. S.), Office of the City Clerk, 1st Floor. Nomination papers will be accepted during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) until Thursday, August 20 and on Nomination Day, Friday, August 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

More information about the filing process and candidate requirements are available on the Information for Candidates webpage. The Candidate Information Package, including the prescribed nomination forms, can be:

• downloaded from the Information for Candidates webpage; or,
• picked up in person at Oshawa City Hall (50 Centre St. S.), Office of the City Clerk, 1st Floor.

For more information on the 2026 Municipal & School Board Elections, please visit voteoshawa.ca or contact the Office of the City Clerk at 905-436-5639 or by email vote@oshawa.ca.