The Certified List of Candidates is provided below.
To see the list of Certified Candidates (with contact information), click here.
Elections
Municipal & School Board Election 2026
The 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections will take place on October 26, 2026.
The Clerk is appointed as the Municipal Returning Officer by statute and is responsible for the administration and management of municipal elections every four years in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act.
Election Status
The nomination period for the 2026 Municipal Election closed on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Following the close of nominations, the Clerk reviewed each nomination paper filed and, in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, certified the nominations of candidates who were qualified to be nominated and whose nomination papers complied with the Act.
As all positions for the Town of Kapuskasing have been acclaimed, voting will not be required for the 2026 Municipal Election in the Town of Kapuskasing.
The Clerk’s decision to certify or reject a nomination is final.
Where the number of certified candidates for an office is equal to or less than the number of positions to be elected, the Clerk may declare the candidate(s) elected by acclamation in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.
The Clerk’s Department is responsible for accepting nominations of candidates running for office, preparing voters’ lists, preparing ballots, administering voting processes and certifying and distributing election results.
The Clerk, as Returning Officer, conducts elections for the following offices:
- Mayor
- Councillors (6)
- School Board Trustees, as applicable
The nomination period for the 2026 Municipal Election is now closed.
To run for municipal Council, a person must meet the following requirements:
- be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years of age
- be a resident or non-resident elector in the municipality where the nomination is filed
- be eligible to hold office on the day the nomination is filed
For more detailed guidance, please consult the 2026 Candidate's Guide.
Serving on Town Council
Serving on Council is a meaningful opportunity to help shape the future of the community, but it also comes with significant responsibilities and the need for thoughtful decision making.
Council Members address important issues, consider diverse viewpoints and often navigate challenging or sensitive matters in the best interests of residents.
The following resources provide additional information about municipal councils, school board trustees and municipal elections in Ontario:
2026 Joint Municipal Elections Compliance Audit Committee
The participating municipalities along the Highway 11 corridor are seeking qualified individuals interested in contributing their professional knowledge and experience to this important municipal election oversight committee.
Individuals with a background in accounting, auditing, law or municipal government are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Applications can be submitted by email to jessica.cote-girard@kapuskasing.ca.
Please see the poster below for full details.
