Algonquin Highlands Votes
Municipal Elections
The next municipal election will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026. Here you can find information for voters, candidates, school board trustees and more!
Make Sure You're on the Voters' List!
Are you registered to vote in the 2026 Ontario Municipal and School Board Elections on October 26? You can register, confirm you are on the list, that all your information is accurate, or update your information here.
Elections Ontario became responsible for maintaining the register of electors for municipal and provincial elections in Ontario in January of 2024.
NOTE: Please ensure your Algonquin Highlands property address postal code has been updated to K0M 1S0 in order to receive your Voter Information Letter in October! You can update your postal code here.
For more information on the 2026 Municipal Election, contact Clerk/Deputy CAO Dawn Newhook at 705-489-2379, Ext. 333 or email ahelection2026@algonquinhighlands.ca
Electors are hereby given notice that if a greater number of candidates are certified than are required to fill the said offices, voting will be conducted using Internet and Telephone Voting.
Candidate Information Session
Thinking of running for Council? Join us for a Candidate Information Session on May 5, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Haliburton at 719 Mountain Street. This session will give you an understanding of Council's roles and responsibilities.
Who Should Attend?
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Potential candidates
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Spouse or partner
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Anyone interested in learning more about local government
This is a free event.
Register of Future Voters
Using the Register to Vote tool individuals that are currently 16 or 17 years of age can be added to the Ontario Register of Future Voters.
School Support Information
Please note that The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) will remain responsible for collecting school support information from eligible electors. Individuals are encouraged to use MPAC’s online tool to review their school support designation, which you can access here.
For more information or questions regarding Election’s Ontario Register to Vote portal contact:
Elections Ontario
info@RegistertoVoteON.ca
1-866-242-3025
Contact Information
Dawn Newhook
Municipal Clerk/Deputy CAO
Phone: 705-489-2379, Ext. 333
Email:
ahelection2026@algonquinhighlands.ca
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