2026 Municipal Election

The next Municipal Election is Monday, October 26, 2026.
The Town of Penetanguishene will be offering vote by Internet or Telephone as of Tuesday October 13, 2026 until Monday October 26, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. The option to vote by paper ballot will be available on Election Day only from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  

Who can vote?

To be eligible to vote, you must meet the Qualifications of Electors as listed in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, s.17(2).  A person is entitled to be an elector in Penetanguishene, on voting day, if they meet all of the following conditions:

  • A Canadian citizen
  • At least 18 years old 
  • A resident, owner or tenant of land in Penetanguishene or the spouse of such tenant or owner
  • Not prohibited from voting under any law subsection (3) or by any other law

You may only vote once in the Town of Penetanguishene municipal election regardless of how many properties you own or rent within the town. 

Register to Vote

Elections Ontario maintains the Permanent Register of Electors for Ontario, commonly known as the Register or Voters List. This list includes individuals who are eligible to vote in provincial and municipal elections across Ontario.  You can confirm, update, or add your information if you:

  • Changed your name or address
  • Own or rent a new property
  • No longer own or rent a property
  • Want to remove your information from the Register

School Support

As of January 1, 2024, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is no longer responsible for collecting voter information for municipal elections. However, MPAC is required to collect school support information.  Property owners in Ontario must designate support for a school system, even if they do not have children or if their children do not currently attend school. This designation appears on your Property Assessment Notice.  To learn more about school support, visit the MPAC website.

Running for Municipal Office

​Make a difference in your community. Running for municipal council gives you the chance to:

  • Shape local policies and priorities
  • Bring your ideas, experience, and voice to the table
  • Lead change and address the issues that matter to you
  • Be part of the democratic process at the local level

As a member of Council, you'll represent your community, help guide decisions, and work to make your municipality stronger. You'll attend meetings, help set policy, and ensure the Town of Penetanguishene is well-run and financially sound.

If you're passionate about your community and ready to lead, consider running for office.

You can run for municipal office if you meet all of the following criteria on the day you file your nomination:

  • You are a resident of the municipality, or you own or rent property there (or are the spouse of someone who does)
  • You are a Canadian citizen
  • You are at least 18 years old
  • You are not otherwise disqualified from holding municipal office under any legislation

Mayor - 1 position at large
Deputy Mayor - 1 position at large
Councillors - 5 positions at large
School Board Trustees

  • Trustee, English Language Public School Board - 1 position at large
  • Trustee, English Language Catholic School Board - 1 position at large
  • Trustee, French Language Public School Board - 1 position at large
  • Trustee, French Language Catholic School Board - 1 position at large
  • Trustee, English Language Separate School (Seven) - 7 positions at large

Information contained on this website has been consented to by the candidate in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. In the absence of such information (address, telephone number, etc.), the candidate has either not consented to its release or has not yet completed the required Candidate Information Consent Form.

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