Key Election Dates

Learn the important dates for both candidates and voters.

May 1: Nomination and registration period opens

Nomination and registration period begins for candidates
First day that an individual, union or corporation can file notice of registration as a third-party advertiser. Third-party advertisers have until Friday, October 23, 2026, to register.
The campaign period begins on Friday, May 1, 2026, or whenever a candidate files a nomination paper, whichever is later. Candidates are not permitted to accept a contribution or incur an expense until nominations open, and they have registered to be a candidate.

August 2026 key dates

August 21: Nominations close at 2:00 pm. Last day for a candidate to file nomination papers or withdraw their nomination. Nominations or withdrawals cannot be accepted after 2:00 pm.

August 24: Nominations certified, proxy voter applications open

The Clerk will examine and certify all nominations by 4:00 pm and declare candidate(s) elected by acclamation. This date is subject to additional nominations being required.
Voters being appointed as proxies can apply for their proxy voting certificate after 4:00 pm

August 26: Additional nominations open, if required

If the number of nominations filed for an office and certified is less than the number of persons to be elected to the office, additional nominations can be filed at the Office of the City Clerk on Wednesday, August 26, between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm
A candidate who wishes to withdraw their additional nomination must notify the Clerk in writing before 2:00 pm

August 27: Certification of additional nominations. The Clerk will examine and certify any additional nominations by 4:00 pm and declare the candidate(s) elected by acclamation.

September 1: Voters' list available

The voters’ list will be made available to certified candidates upon request
Individuals may make an application to revise the voters’ list until election day

October 2026 key dates

October 1: Certificates of maximum campaign spending. The Clerk will provide the certificate of maximum campaign spending limits to all certified candidates and third-party advertisers
October 6 to 24: Advanced voting days. Advanced polls are scheduled to begin on October 6 on various days/locations throughout the municipality. Additional details will be posted once confirmed.
October 26: Voting day. Polling locations will be open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
October 27: Declaration of election results. The Clerk will declare official election results and post them to the City’s website.

After the election: Key dates

November 14: 2022-2026 term of office ends
November 15: 2026-2030 new term of office begins
December 31: Election campaign period ends. The campaign period ends for candidates and third-party advertisers, and no further expenses or contributions are to be received. Should a candidate or third-party advertiser have a deficit, they must provide written notice to the Clerk about the continuation of their campaign period.
March 30, 2027: Last day to file campaign financial statements by 2:00 pm. Last day for candidates and registered third-party advertisers to file initial financial statements and auditors report (if applicable).
June 28, 2027: Last day to file a Compliance Audit Application