Municipal Election
2026 Municipal Election – Save the Date!
The next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Planning to vote? You can now register once to vote in both provincial and municipal elections — all in one place.
Visit RegisterToVoteON.ca to:
- Check if you're registered
- Update your information
- Add yourself to the Register
- Learn about voter eligibility
Make sure you're ready for Election Day!
School Support Designation
In Ontario, all property owners are kindly reminded that they are required to support a school board, even if they do not have children or if their children are not currently attending school. By default, support is directed to the English Public School Board.
Tenants may also direct school support for the property they occupy.
To ensure you're eligible to vote for school board trustees in the next municipal election, please take a moment to confirm or update your designation. You can do so easily at: mpac.ca/schoolsupport
| Nomination Start Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Nomination End Date | August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. |
| Election Day | October 26, 2026 |
| New Term of Council Begins | November 15, 2026 |
| End of Campaign Period | December 31, 2026 |
The next Municipal and School Board Election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026. This is your opportunity to get involved and help shape the future of our community!
Eligibility to run:
- Be a Canadian Citizen
- Be at least 18 years of age on voting day
- Be a resident, or own/rent property in the Township, or be the spouse of such a person; and
- Is not prohibited from voting under section 17(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, or otherwise, by law.
Essa Council consists of the following positions:
- Mayor
- Deputy Mayor
- Councillor Ward 1
- Councillor Ward 2
- Councillor Ward 3
Questions?
Should you have any questions, regarding the information on this website or the 2026 Municipal Election, please contact:
Krista Pascoe, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk
Township of Essa
5786 County Road 21
Utopia, ON L0M 1T0
705-424-9917 ext 133
kpascoe@essatownship.on.ca
