The 2026 Municipal Election will be held on Monday October 26, 2026. 

Looking to Run for Council? Nomination Period is now open: May 1 to August 21 at 2PM

Nomination Form 

Please contact Clerk/Administrator, Karlee Britton, to set up an appointment to file your nomination at clerk@mckellar.ca or 705-389-2842 x4. 

Unofficial List of Candidates 

Office of Mayor 

HASKIM, MORLEY 

 

Office of Councillor 

THOMPSON, HERBERT

RICHARD, MIKE

 

*please note this list is unofficial and will be updated as soon as possible once nominations have been filed. 

 

 Information for Voters! 
Voter Registration - Check, Update, Add or Remove yourself from the list. Elections Ontario is managing the Voters' List for the first time; even if you have previously voted, ensure you are registered to vote. 

 

Update your school support designation by June 1, 2026, through the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) for the October 2026 municipal and school board elections. MPAC is legislatively required to collect school support information.

 

Ways to Vote & Voter Help Centre 

The Township will conduct its election using telephone and internet voting.

In September, electors will receive a voter information letter by mail containing a personal identification number required to vote.

Voting will open on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and will close on Voting Day, Monday, October 26, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

If you require assistance with voting, or do not have access to a telephone or internet, you are welcome to attend the Municipal Office at 701 Highway 124, McKellar, where staff will be pleased to assist you. A dedicated laptop will be available for electors to use during regular office hours throughout the voting period, as well as on Voting Day until 8:00 p.m.

 
 Information for Candidates - Training & Resources 

The Association for Ontario Municipalities (AMO)

AMO's 'Lead Where you Live 2026' a Guide to Running for Municipal Council

Election Candidate Training 

The Association for Ontario Municipalities (AMO) is hosting free training to individuals who may want to run for Council. To register for this training please visit their website here. 

 

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) 

2026 Candidates' Guide - Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections

 

Canadian Association Municipal Administrators (CAMA)

Leading Effective Council Meetings:  A Practical Guide for Mayors & Chairs

 

 

 School Board Trustees

Nomination papers for school boards must be obtained and filed with the Clerk at the appropriate Municipal Office. 

 

(1) School Board Trustee – English Public (File with Municipality of Powassan)

 

(1) School Board Trustee – English Separate ( File with the Town of Bracebridge) 

 

(1) School Board Trustee – French Public (File with the Township of East Ferris) 

 

(1) School Board Trustee-French Separate (File with the City of Barrie)

For more information on registering to vote, candidate nominations or any other voter or election items, please contact Karlee Britton, Clerk/Administrator at clerk@mckellar.ca or (705) 389-2842 x4.