Candidate Portal

Welcome to the 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Portal

Thank you for your interest in running for Council in the 2026 Municipal Election and welcome to the Candidate Portal.

Within the Candidate Portal, candidates can access:

Important Dates;
Policies;
Procedures;
By-laws;
Reference Guides;
and more!

Be sure to check the Candidate Portal often as documents and reference materials will be added as available.

Candidate Package

In order to run for Council in the 2026 Municipal Election, you must pick up a Candidate Package in-person at the Tay Township Municipal Office during regular office hours. The Candidate Package contains all required forms for filing your nomination in the 2026 Municipal Election.

Contents of the Candidate Package include:

Nomination Paper
Endorsement of Nomination
Election Sign Deposit Form
Preliminary Estimate of Maximum Campaign Expenses
Appointment of Scrutineer by Candidate
Declaration of Proper Use of Voters' List
Candidate’s Consent to Release Personal Information
Declaration of Qualifications
Withdrawal of Nomination*

In order to file your nomination, all forms within the Candidate Package must be completed and submitted directly to Election Staff at the Tay Township Municipal Office. Nominations can be filed during regular office hours starting on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. until Nomination Day on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

*this form is not required for nomination submission.

Important Dates

Anyone interested in running for office in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections is encouraged to attend one of these sessions.

Each session, hosted in partnership with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, will begin with a presentation from the Ministry and be followed by a Question and Answer period.

New and seasoned candidates are encouraged to attend this informative session to learn about the responsibilities set out in the legislation for both candidates and third-party advertisers, and a general overview of the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council.

Staff from the Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene and the Townships of Tay and Tiny will be present.

Session 1 – In Person:

Tuesday April 7, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
Bourgeois Community Centre
527 Len Self Boulevard, Midland

Session 2 – Virtual:

Tuesday April 21, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82232146148
Webinar ID: 822 3214 6148

If you require accommodations, please contact Sherri Edgar at (705) 526-4275 or contact:

Katelyn Johns
Municipal Clerk
705-534-7248 x240
kjohns@tay.ca

Lacey McKay
Legislative Coordinator
705-534-7248 x257
lmckay@tay.ca

Andrea Fay
CAO/Deputy Clerk
705-534-7248 x222
afay@tay.ca

Prospective Candidates must attend the Municipal Office and file their nomination with Election Staff.

Candidate Packages with all required forms can be picked-up during regular office hours starting May 1, 2026.

Details coming soon.

Candidates who wish to withdraw their name, terminating their candidacy, must do so in-person at the Municipal Office with Election Staff during regular office hours before 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Internet and Telephone Voting will be available prior to Election Day on Monday, October 26, 2026. Polls close at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

Township of Tay:

Council Commitment Overview
2026 Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule
Election Sign By-law
Municipal Election Policies and Procedures - Internet and Telephone Voting (Coming Soon)
2026 Elections Accessibility Plan (Coming Soon)
Corporate Policy - Use of Corporate Resources during a Municipal Election Campaign Period (Coming Soon)