The next Municipal Election will be held on Monday, October 22, 2018. View the list of certified candidates to see who's in the running and the list of those acclaimed to office. See our Election Procedures for more information.
Important dates
- Voter information letters mailed out – October 1 through October 9
- Mock election – October 5, 2018 at 2 p.m.
- Polls open - October 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
- Polls close - October 22, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
- New term start date – December 1, 2018
Information for voters
Every four years, voters across Ontario decide who will represent their interests and lead their communities by electing the members of their municipal councils and school boards.
| Voter eligibility |
| To be eligible to vote in Georgian Bay, you must meet the requirements set out in the 2018 Voters' Guide. |
| Are you in our Voter Database? |
| Check if you're on the list by using our Voter Lookup Tool below, or by contacting our Clerk at 705-538-2337 x242. If your Georgian Bay property is an island, you need to enter 'IS' (for example, 2 IS 3240) and enter your legal name as well (often including your middle name in the same field as your first). |
| Voter registration |
| Not currently part of the Voter Database? You can register to vote right here! Make sure to upload (or e-mail to the Clerk) a colour copy of your identification and proof of citizenship, as well as this form completed in full. |
| Candidate contact information |
| View the list of current candidates for their contact information. |
| Voter information card |
| Eligible voters in Georgian Bay will receive their voter information card by mail before the election. This card has your Voter ID and PIN. View this sample voter information card for details. |
| Casting your vote |
| You can vote by internet and telephone only. There will be no mail-in ballots. Learn how to cast your vote online by reading our Guide to Internet Voting or by watching the video below: |
Information for candidates
Nominations will be accepted for the 2018 Municipal Election from May 1 to July 27, 2018. If you're thinking about running for Council or a local School Board, here is what you need to know.
| Nomination day |
| You can file your nomination paper starting Tuesday May 1, 2018. A candidate can run for the following offices:
Nomination packages are available for pick up at the municipal office. |
| Candidate eligibility |
| To be eligible as a candidate in Georgian Bay, you must meet the requirements set out in the Declaration of Qualification and have at least 25 eligible signatures on your Endorsement of Nomination form. |
| Filing fees |
| Candidates can run for office by filing their nomination with the Clerk. The nomination filing fee is $200 for Mayor and $100 for all other offices. |
| Additional information and forms |
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Information for third party advertisers
The Municipal Elections Act now includes rules for third party advertising. A third party advertisement is any ad that promotes, supports or opposes a candidate in an election.
| Register to be a third party advertiser |
| Third party advertisers must register with the Clerk by submitting their Notice of Registration. Registration is open May 1 to October 19, 2018. |
| Third party advertiser eligibility |
| To be eligible to advertise for municipal elections in Georgian Bay, you must meet the requirements set out in the guide for third party advertisers. |
| Additional information and forms |
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