For Candidates

Do you want to run for Municipal Council?

Qualified persons wishing to serve on Municipal Council or School Board may file a Nomination Form with the Clerk from Friday, May 1, 2026, until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026. Information packages will be available on the Municipal website and at the Municipal Office.

Information Session for Candidates

Candidates wishing to run for Election are invited to attend a Candidate Information Session which will be held at the Bruce County Office, located at 30 Park Street, Walkerton, Ontario on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to learn more about being on Council.

Free Workshops for Candidates

Prospective Candidates can also register for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)’s free Healthy Democracy Leadership Series: Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities workshops. These workshops are designed to equip candidates with the tools, resilience, and confidence to meet the challenges of the political landscape head-on. There are two streams: first time candidates, and those considering re-election in 2026. Visit AMO’s website for full details and registration information.

Candidate Eligibility

You are eligible to run as a candidate in the Municipal Election as long as you meet the following requirements:

  • Are a resident of the municipality or a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant;
  • Are a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old;
  • Are not legally prohibited from voting; and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.

Please note:

  • You will need 25 original signatures on your nomination form and must pay a filing fee of $100 ($200 for Mayor).

In municipal elections, candidates are not elected to represent a political party such as Federal or Provincial elections.

Each Candidate must file Form 1 - the Nomination Form and Form 2 - the Endorsement of Nomination Form

Contact Us

Municipality of Brockton
100 Scott Street, P.O. Box 68, 
Walkerton, Ontario N0G 2V0, Canada

Phone: 519-881-2223,
Toll Free: 1-877-885-8084,
Fax: 519-881-2991

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