Bracebridge, Ontario residents are being reminded to check their voter eligibility before the upcoming municipal election on October 26, 2026. The Town of Bracebridge has issued a public notice urging residents to confirm they are on the voters list, a crucial step before voting opens on October 14 at 10:00 a.m.
Voter Information Letters will be mailed out by October 14, but the town stresses that it is each elector’s responsibility to make sure they are registered. Residents can check their status online at www.bracebridgevotes.ca, by phone at (705) 645-5264, or in person at the Municipal Office, 1000 Taylor Court, during regular business hours.
To be eligible to vote in the Bracebridge municipal election, a person must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and either live in the town, own or rent property there, or be the spouse or common-law partner of someone who does. Those who meet these criteria but are not on the list should contact the town before voting day.
The election is not just for local council seats. Voters will also choose representatives for the District Municipality of Muskoka and school board trustees. Four positions have already been decided by acclamation: Barry Hammond for Councillor in Monck/Muskoka Ward, Barb McMurray for Councillor in Oakley Ward, Joshua Boutotte for Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board Trustee Area 5, and Bruce Cazabon for Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario.
The race for mayor is contested, with incumbent Rick Maloney facing challenger Norman Raynor. Both candidates were certified earlier this year. Four candidates, including incumbents Brenda Rhodes (Deputy Mayor and District Councillor), Tatiana Sutherland, and Don Smith, are seeking the three District Council seats along with challenger Christian McEachran Morin.
Lori McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, is the election official overseeing the 2026 Bracebridge municipal election. Residents with questions about their eligibility or how to vote can contact her office.
Voting will remain open until 8:00 p.m. on October 26, giving residents nearly two weeks to cast their ballot. Bracebridge has a permanent population of more than 17,000, which doubles during summer months due to its cottage country location. With less than five weeks until election day, officials are urging everyone to check their registration now to avoid problems at the polls.
