The Town of Morris is partnering with the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin and the Rural Municipality of Montcalm to host a candidate information session for residents considering a run in the upcoming municipal election on October 28, 2026. The session will be held on Tuesday June 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Letellier Community Centre, 10 Third Ave E., Letellier.
The session aims to provide potential candidates with information on the roles and responsibilities required to serve as a mayor or councillor. Local residents interested in attending are encouraged to contact the town office for specific details regarding the time and location of the event.
This initiative comes as Manitoba prepares for a general municipal election, a non-partisan process where candidates vie for positions including mayor, reeve, and councillor. To be eligible to run, individuals must be Canadian citizens, at least 18 years of age on election day, and a voter in the municipality, which requires being a resident or property owner for at least six months prior to the election.
The importance of filling these local seats has been a topic of discussion in the region following the 2022 election, which saw many positions filled by acclamation due to a shortage of candidates. In Morris, Mayor Scott Crick was acclaimed to his second term after no other candidates stepped forward to run. Across the broader region, similar trends of unfilled seats and acclamations have raised community interest in encouraging more citizens to step forward for public service.
For those preparing for the election, candidate registration for the mayoral and reeve positions officially opened on February 1, 2026. The formal nomination period for all candidates will take place from September 16 to September 22, 2026. Additional resources for prospective candidates are available through the Association of Manitoba Municipalities and the Manitoba Municipal Relations department.
