Municipal Elections

Vote

The next municipal election for the Town of Bancroft be held on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Nominations for the election open on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Voters will be able to cast their ballots through Internet or Telephone Voting.

Information for Voters

  • Voters’ List

    • Elections Ontario is responsible for maintaining the Permanent Register of Electors for Ontario, commonly known as the Voters' List. In order to vote in the upcoming Municipal or Provincial Election, you must be on the Voters' List.

    • Confirm, update or add your information through Election Ontario's RegisterToVoteON.ca by August 12, 2026. Your name must be on the Voters' List in order to cast a ballot.

  • Updating School Support

    • What is school support? Whether you own or rent your home, your property is linked to a school board – even if you don’t have children or your children aren’t currently attending school. While you’re not required to make a designation, you do have the option to choose which school board you support. If you don’t make a choice, your support will default to the English-Public school board.

    • To ensure your correct school support designation is provided to Elections Ontario in time for the municipal and school board elections on October 26, 2026, it should be reviewed and, if needed, updated by June 1, 2026. 

    • While Elections Ontario maintains the Permanent Register of Electors in Ontario for municipal and school board elections, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is legislatively required to collect school support information.

    • You can update your school support designation through MPAC's Online School Support Designation webpage.

Click the "Register to Vote" symbol to confirm, update or add your information to the Register for provincial, municipal, district social services administration board and school board elections in Ontario. 

Register to Vote

Training Opportunities

When you think about candidates for federal or provincial elections, you usually think about the political party that each candidate represents. In municipal elections in Ontario, candidates are not elected to represent a political party.

Eligibility

  • A candidate must be 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;

  • a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old;

  • not legally prohibited from voting;

  • and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.

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

Training Opportunities

FREE Local Candidate Information Sessions

There are FREE workshops being hosted in our area, designed to give prospective candidates a clear and realistic understanding of what public office involves. Learn how municipal government works, the roles and responsibilities of members of Council, and the ethical and legal expectations of elected officials. The sessions will also cover campaign requirements, as well as the time and financial commitments involved in serving in this capacity.

These workshops are intended to help you make an informed decision about whether running for office is the right fit for you, and to help those who choose to run do so with confidence and clarity.

  • Tuesday, May 19, 2026
    Dungannon Recreation Centre
    26596A Highway 62 S, Bancroft
    6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

  • Wednesday, May 20, 2026
    Huntingdon Veterans Community Hall
    11379 Highway 62, Ivanhoe
    6:00 – 9:00 p.m.


The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering a series of free workshops for those considering running for municipal office in October 2026 election. 

Supporting Local Leadership in run up to the 2026 Municipal Election

Stream 1: For elected officials at the municipal level across Ontario who are considering re-election in 2026 and preparing their path forward. New dates added!

Stream 2:  For community members considering a run for municipal office in 2026-first-time candidates who want to build confidence before launching a campaign. Civic-minded leaders who want to explore whether elected office is right for them. New dates added!


Running for Municipal Office - Everything You Need to Know as an Underrepresented Candidate
This workshop will prepare you for municipal office and equip you with what to expect running as an under represented candidate as well as key strategies for running a successful campaign.


Info Sessions for Youth Considering Running for Municipal Office

These sessions will provide insights and strategies to build your understanding and confidence around how to become a candidate and running a campaign.