Key Dates

These are the important dates for the 2026 Municipal Election in the Township of Lake of Bays.

Date Event Details
May 1, 2026 - August 21, 2026

Nomination period

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Candidates may file nomination papers.
May 1, 2026 - October 23, 2026

Registration Period

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Third Party Advertiser can register.
August 21, 2026

Election Signs

In accordance with By-law 2026-029, no election signs may be installed prior to the close of nominations (2:00p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026) or longer than 14 days after the elction. 
August 21, 2026 Nomination Day Final deadline to file or withdraw a nomination by 2:00 p.m.
To be confirmed Voter Information Letters mailed Letters are printed and mailed before voting opens, containing your PIN and instructions for voting online or by telephone.
October 14, 2026, at 10 a.m. Advanced voting opens Voting period begins at 10:00 a.m
October 26, 2026, at 8 p.m. Voting Day  All voting ends at 8:00 p.m. Results will be posted once available.
November 15, 2026 New Term of Council The 2026-2030 Term of Council commences.
November 17, 2026 Inaugural Council Meeting The new Council is sworn in. 
March 30, 2027 Financial Statements Due Candidates must file their financial statements with the clerk.