It's Your Vote: 2026 Municipal Election

Overview

The Town of Aylmer's next municipal election will be held on Monday October 26, 2026. This is when local voters choose:

• Mayor: Leads the Town and repesents Aylmer
• Town Councillors: Work together to make decisions and pass local by-laws
• School Board Trustees: Make decisions about your local school

You can also vote early during advance voting days. More details will be shared closer to the election.

Why It Matters

Municipal elections are about helping shape the future of your community. The people you vote for work together to make decisions on local issues and share your voice at the Council table. Council and other offices will be elected to a term beginning in November 2026 and ending in November 2030.

By voting, you're choosing representatives who will listen to your concerns, set priorities for the Town, and make sure Aylmer continues to be a safe, welcoming, and growing place to live.

Your vote is one of the most direct ways to take part in local democracy and to help build a better Aylmer for everyone.

Key Dates

• Nomination Period: Friday May 1, 2026 - August 21, 2026
• Voting Period: Monday October 19, 2026 9:00 a.m. - Monday October 26, 2026 8 p.m.

Vote online, by phone, or at the Voter Assistance Centre!

How You Can Participate

As a Voter

You can vote if you are:

• A Canadian citizen
• At least 18 years old on election day
• Living in Aylmer, or own or rent property here, or are the spouse of an owner or tenant in Aylmer

Make sure you're on the voters' list. You'll be able to vote in person, online, or by phone on election day or during advance voting days.

Homeowners and tenants should review their school support designations, and if needed, update them by June 1, 2026, to be accurately included on the Preliminary List of Electors ahead of the municipal and school board elections on October 26, 2026. Update your school support designation.

As a Candidate

If you care about your community and want to make a difference, you can run for office. To be a candidate, you must be:

• A Canadian citizen
• At least 18 years old
• Living in Aylmer, or own or rent property here, or are the spouse of an owner or tenant in Aylmer
• Not legally prohibited from voting
• Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office

We'll have guides and information sessions to help you learn what's involved.

Learn More

More information will be available here as the election gets closer. You'll find:

• Voting day and location information
• How to register or update your information
• Candidate nomination forms
• Election guides and help documents
• Contact information for the local election office