This page will continue to be updated for 2026 when information becomes available.
2026 Municipal and School Board Elections: October 26, 2026
Trustee Candidate Profiles
What is a school board trustee?
School board trustees are locally-elected representatives of the public and they are our community’s advocate for public education. As a member of our board, their role is to assist the board in fulfilling its duties under Ontario’s Education Act. They must maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being and help make decisions that benefit the whole school board district while representing the interests of their constituents. They must also communicate the views and decisions of the board back to their constituents.
Learn More About School Board Trustees
2026 Municipal and School Board Elections
If you are interested in becoming a school board trustee, please visit the Municipal Elections website for information relating to the candidate election guide.
Key Dates and Additional Resources
May 1, 2026 – First possible day of the candidate nomination period
August 21, 2026 – Nomination Day & last day of the candidate nomination period
October 26, 2026 – Voting Day
November 15, 2026 – 2026-2030 Term of Office commences
November 16, 2026 – Inaugural Board Meeting (tentative)
Local Municipalities
- City of Cambridge
- City of Kitchener
- City of Waterloo
- Township of North Dumfries
- Township of Wellesley
- Township of Wilmot
- Township of Woolwich
Voting
Elections Ontario will manage a single register of electors for both provincial and municipal elections in Ontario. You can check to see if your name is on the voters’ list or manage your information through the voter registration service. You can also update or manage school support through the MAPC school support tool.
Are you 16 or 17 years old and interested in voting? If you are 16 or 17 years old, a Canadian citizen, and a resident of Ontario, you can add your name to the Register of Future Voters.
