The County of Brant has officially opened candidate nomination packages for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election. Residents interested in running for a position on council, which includes five wards with two councillors each and a mayor, have until August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to submit their paperwork.
This upcoming election will feature an open mayoral race for the first time since 2018. Current Mayor David Bailey has confirmed he will not seek a third term after serving eight years in office. Following this announcement, Ward 1 Coun. Jennifer Kyle and former Coun. Christine Garneau Bisaillon have both declared their intent to run for the mayor’s seat.
Those looking to enter the race can access nomination packages online at brant.ca/nominations. Printed copies are also available at the customer service offices in Burford, located at 26 Park Ave, and in Paris, at 66 Grand River St. N.
Candidates must file their completed nominations in person by appointment at the Clerk’s Office in Paris. To set up an appointment or for further information, residents can contact the Elections Coordinator by emailing [email protected] or by calling 519.44BRANT (442.7268).
Election day is set for Monday, October 26, 2026, with voting locations open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
