Residents in Mississippi Mills have the opportunity to step into local leadership roles as the nomination period for the 2026 municipal election opens on May 1. Those interested in running for mayor, deputy mayor, ward councillor, or school board trustee can now obtain candidate information packages from the Municipality of Mississippi Mills.
Candidates can pick up their packages at the municipal office located at 3131 Old Perth Road in Almonte. While the papers are available starting today, the official nomination period begins in May. Officials recommend that individuals contact the election team at 613-256-2064 or by email at [email protected] to book an appointment to file their paperwork. When filing in person, candidates must bring proof of identity and residence.
The upcoming election will fill positions for the next four-year term, which runs from November 15, 2026, to November 14, 2030. Open council seats include mayor, deputy mayor, and councillors representing the Almonte, Pakenham, and Ramsay wards. Residents may also seek positions as trustees for the Upper Canada District School Board, the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario, the Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario, or the Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien.
To register as a candidate, individuals must pay a filing fee of $200 for the mayor position or $100 for all other roles. Payments can be made via cash, debit, certified cheque, or money order. Additionally, eligible candidates for municipal council must submit 25 endorsement signatures from local voters when filing their nominations.
The deadline to file all nomination paperwork is Friday, August 21, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. at the municipal office. Beyond the council and school board races, the municipality is also accepting registrations for third-party advertisers, including individuals, corporations, or trade unions, wishing to participate in the election process.
