The Town of Tecumseh is warning residents to be cautious after reports of an unauthorized telephone survey regarding the upcoming 2026 municipal election. Town officials have confirmed that they are not conducting any such survey and have not authorized any third-party organization to collect information on their behalf.
The warning was issued during the April 14, 2026, council meeting and posted as a prominent alert on the website for the Essex County OPP Detachment Board – North. This board, which was established on April 1, 2024, oversees policing services for Tecumseh, Essex, and Lakeshore.
Residents are advised that these unsolicited calls may be an attempt to collect personal information. Similar voter survey scams have targeted people across Ontario in the past, including a 2025 incident where residents received messages from a fake organization asking for personal details like postal codes and party preferences.
The 2026 municipal election will take place on October 26, 2026. Nominations for candidates are currently open and will remain open until August 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Anyone who receives a suspicious election-related phone call is encouraged to report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or through their website.
