The Town of Amherstburg has officially announced the timeline for the 2026 municipal election, with the nomination period for those seeking office opening on May 1, 2026.
Residents interested in running for mayor, deputy mayor, town council, or as a school board trustee have until August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to submit their nomination papers. The Town of Amherstburg requires all candidates to file their paperwork in person at Town Hall, located at 271 Sandwich St. S. Electronic submissions will not be accepted, though potential candidates may book an appointment to file their documents.
To qualify as a candidate, individuals must be Canadian citizens aged 18 or older and eligible to vote in the municipality. According to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the process requires candidates to submit 25 endorsement signatures along with a filing fee of $100 for council seats or $200 for the mayoralty.
Successful candidates elected to the 2026-2030 term will see adjusted compensation rates. Following a council-approved increase, the annual salary for the mayor will rise to $60,880, the deputy mayor will earn $36,349, and councillors will receive $25,229.
Voters will head to the polls on October 26, 2026, to determine the next municipal leadership.
