Municipal Election

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The next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Ingersoll’s 2026 municipal election will occur by mail in vote. This page provides all the information you need to participate as a voter, candidate or a person interested in running.

Questions regarding the election should be directed to the Clerk’s Office at (519) 485-0120, clerks@ingersoll.ca or by visiting Town Hall located at 130 Oxford St., 2nd floor, Ingersoll, ON.

List of Nominated Persons

This section will be updated as candidates file their nomination papers to run for office in the 2026 municipal election.

The following is an unofficial list of individuals who have submitted nomination forms and the office that they are seeking election to. This list will become the official list of nominated persons following Nomination Day on August 21, at 2:00 p.m.

Mayor
Name	Email	Other

Deputy Mayor
Name	Email	Other

Councillor (Five to be Elected)
Name	Email	Other

Information for Voters

Before August 12, 2026

Elections Ontario maintains the Permanent Register of Electors for Ontario, commonly known as the Voters List. This list includes individuals who are eligible to vote in provincial and municipal elections across Ontario.

Voters are encouraged to check and update their information on Elections Ontario’s Voter Registration page to ensure they are on the voters list and receive the correct voting information. This is especially important if you have moved, changed your name, recently bought or rented a property, no longer own or rent a property, or wish to remove your information from the Register.

Visit RegisterToVoteON.ca to review or update your information online or call 1-866-242-3025 for assistance until August 12, 2026.

After August 12, 2026

Ingersoll Clerk’s staff are happy to assist with all requested changes. Check back in August for the amendment form.

Update your school support designation through MPAC’s Online School Support Tool. Changes for the 2026 Municipal Election must be submitted before June 1, 2026. To learn more about school support, visit the MPAC website.

The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ingersoll approved the use of an alternative voting method and vote tabulators for the 2026 municipal and school board election. The 2026 election will occur by mail in vote.

In late September, eligible electors will receive a vote-by-mail kit by mail. The completed ballot may be returned through Canada Post and will include information on the mailing deadline to ensure it is received in time to be counted. Ballots may also be returned to Ingersoll’s Municipal Offices during regular business hours or deposited in the secure 24/7 drop box until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

See the ‘Vote by Mail Instructions’ section of this website for detailed instructions on how to complete and return your ballot.

Other Options to Vote: In-person voting for the 2026 Municipal and School Board election will take place on Monday, October 26th, from 9:00 am to 8:00 p.m. at Ingersoll’s Municipal Office located on the second floor of 130 Oxford St.

Vote by Mail Kit

Each vote-by-mail kit will contain the following:

• A Voting Instruction Sheet with a detachable Voter Declaration Form (with bar code);
• A Composite Ballot;
• A White Ballot Secrecy Envelope;
• A Yellow Return Envelope with prepaid postage; and
• Such other material as the Clerk determines.

Completing and Returning your Ballot

Upon receipt of the Voting Kit, each voter should follow the instructions provided in the Voting Kit exactly as printed. The instructions require the voter to:

• Complete the ballot;
• Insert the ballot into the ballot envelope marked “Ballot Secrecy Envelope”;
• SEAL the Ballot Secrecy Envelope;
• Complete and sign the Voter Declaration Form. If a voter requires assistance in voting, he/she shall make their mark (i.e. an “x”) on the signature line and have a witness sign in the signature area of the Voter Declaration Form and print their name below;
• Place the completed Voter Declaration Form and the SEALED Ballot Secrecy Envelope into the yellow prepaid business reply envelope;
• Seal the yellow prepaid business reply envelope; and
• Mail the yellow prepaid business reply envelope by the stated deadline or deliver it by some other means to the Municipal Office (Ballot Return Station) no later than 8:00 p.m. on October 26, 2026.

Vote-by-mail Instructional PDF
Vote-by-mail Instructional Video

2026 Municipal Election - Important Dates

Event	Date
So, You Want to Run for Council – Information Session County-wide information session for all individuals interested in running in a municipal election in Oxford County. Further details to follow.	March 26, 2026, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Nomination Period Opens First day that candidates and third-party advertisers can file their nomination papers with the Clerk	Friday, May 1, 2026
Final Day to Update School Support with MPAC	Monday, June 1, 2026,
Last day to update voter information with Elections Ontario	August 12, 2026
Nomination Period Closes (Nomination Day) Deadline for candidates to file a nomination, withdraw a nomination, or change office	Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Voting Kit Mailed to Electors Vote by mail kits will be mailed through Canada Post to eligible electors who are on or added themselves to the Voter’s List by the deadline.	To be determined, anticipated late September. This section is to be updated once the mailing date is known.
Voting Period (Vote by Mail)	Same day as vote by mail kits are mailed to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026
Last Day to return your ballot through Canada Post Voters who fail to mail their return envelope by the deadline may still return their return envelope to the Municipal Office by the close of voting day on October 26^th at 8:00 by depositing the envelope in the secure Drop Box located at the Municipal Office or by delivering the envelope to the Municipal Office during regular business hours.	Date to be determined.
Voting Closes	8:00 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2026
Council Orientation Session Joint training for all elected members of the Councils of the municipalities of Oxford County.	November 6, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Oxford County Administration Building
Inaugural Council Meeting The new Council for the Corporation of the Town of Ingersoll will be sworn in at the Inaugural Council Meeting to begin their four-year term.	November 16, 2026
Dates are subject to change. Check this page regularly for updates.

Helpful Information if you are Interested in Running for Council

Nominations are accepted for the following offices, all of which are elected at large:

• Mayor
• Deputy Mayor
• Councillor (five to be elected)

Candidate Information Package

Qualifications for Mayor, Deputy Mayor & Councillor

To run for a position on Council, you must be eligible to vote in the Town of Ingersoll. On the day you file your nomination, a person must be:

• A Canadian citizen
• 18 years of age
• An owner or tenant of land in the City of London, or the spouse of the owner or tenant

Qualifications for School Board Trustees

To run for any of the four school boards in the Town of Ingersoll, you must be a resident within the jurisdiction of the board, and you must be eligible to vote in a school board election. On the day you file our nomination, a person must be:

• A Canadian citizen
• 18 years of age
• Must meet any other qualifications to vote for the school board (for example, being a Roman Catholic, or holding French language rights).

Join us on Thursday, March 26, at the County Administration Building located at 21 Reeve St., Woodstock, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for an information session on running for municipal council.
Register for AMO’s ‘Running for Municipal Office-Everything You Need to Know as an Underrepresented Candidate’ session on April 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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Please visit the “Important Forms and Guides for Voters and Candidates” section (below) of the Town of Ingersoll’s Municipal Election webpage to access the candidate package, which includes all forms required to run for office.

The nomination period begins on Friday, May 1, 2026.

The deadline to file a nomination to be a Council or School Board Trustee candidate is Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. If a person is present at the Clerk’s Office on Nomination Day at 2:00 p.m. and has not yet filed their nomination, they will be permitted to do so before the close of nominations.

Candidates must file in person at Town Hall on the 2nd floor of 130 Oxford Street, Ingersoll. You will need to pay the nomination fee and provide identification. You are also required to swear an oath at our office. You must complete the following forms:

Nomination Form
Signatures of 25 voters supporting the nomination (Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor candidates only).
Endorsement of Nomination Form
Declaration of Qualifications for Municipal Candidates OR
Declaration of Qualification for School Board Candidates (linked)
Nomination papers are also available at the Town Office.

If you no longer wish to run in the Town of Ingersoll’s municipal election, you must file a written withdrawal in person before 2:00 p.m. on Nomination Day (August 21, 2026).

Ingersoll By-Laws 08-4432 and 18-4999 establish the rules for election signs. Please refer to the cited by-laws for detailed requirements on election signs. Please note that election sign rules for the placement of signs on County Roads within the Town of Ingersoll may vary.

Question: Do I need a Permit for an Election Sign?
No, Ingersoll does not require permits for election signs so long as they conform to by-law requirements.

Question: What is the Maximum Size permitted for a Sign?
The maximum size of an Election sign is 1.486 m² (16 ft²) square feet for each sign face. Campaign headquarters signs may be larger, but are subject to permit requirements.

Question: When can I Place Election Signs?
No Election sign associated with a municipal election shall be erected, located, or displayed earlier than thirty-six (36) days before voting day, with the exception of signage at a Campaign Office.
A campaign office sign may only be erected once a candidate has filed their nomination papers.

Question: Where Can Signs Be Placed?
Municipal election signs may only be placed on private property with the permission of the property owner and may not be placed in the boulevard, defined as the area between (ten) feet from the edge of the paved or hard surface of the road.

Question: What Information Must my Sign Include?
In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, an election campaign advertisement, including an election sign, purchased by or under the direction of a candidate, must identify the candidate.

Question: Can I use the Town of Ingersoll Logo on an Election Sign?
No, Town of Ingersoll logos, including the Town’s crest, may not be used on any election sign or campaign material.

Question: When do Election Signs Have to be Removed?
All Election signs shall be removed no later than three (3) days after the voting day of the election for which the Sign was erected, located, or displayed. For the purpose of this subsection, the candidate shall be responsible for the removal of the Election signs.

Question: Where do I File a Complaint about an Election Sign?
Please email clerks@ingersoll.ca or file a complaint through the Town’s Compliments and Complaints portal.

The Voters' List will be available to candidates on [Date].
Candidates may choose to have the Voters’ List emailed to them or may request a printed copy to be picked up from Town Hall.

Additional Information

This section is to be updated as information becomes available.

Voter Forms and Guides	Candidate Forms and Guides
2022 Voters’ Guide – Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections	2022 Candidates’ Guide – Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections *2026 Guide anticipated in April
Application to Amend the Voters’ List – for amendments after August 12, 2026	2026 Candidate Information Package
	Nomination – Form 1
	Endorsement of Nomination – Form 2 (must accompany Form 1)
	Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report Candidate – Form 4

A third party advertisement is an ad that supports, promotes, or opposes a candidate, or a “yes” or “no” answer to a question on the ballot. (Note: for the 2022 municipal election, there will not be any questions on the ballot.)

Third party advertising is separate from any candidate’s campaign and must be carried out independently of a candidate. Third party advertisers who wish to spend money on advertisements during the election must register with the Town Clerk and must file a financial statement.

The registration period for third party advertisers commences on May 1, 2026, and concludes on October 23, 2026.

The following parties are eligible to register as Third Party Advertisers:

1. An individual who is normally a resident in Ontario
2. A corporation that carries out business in Ontario
3. A trade union that holds bargaining rights for employees in Ontario

2022 Third Party Advertisers’ Guide

The municipalities of Oxford County intend to establish a Joint Compliance Audit Committee for 2026-2030.

This committee is required by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (the Act) to:

Consider applications for compliance audit of the campaign finances of Candidates and/or Registered Third Parties and decide whether they should be granted or rejected. If an application is granted, appoint an Auditor to conduct a compliance audit of the Candidate’s and/or Registered Third Party’s election campaign finances.
Consider the Auditor’s report and if the report contains a conclusion of apparent contravention of the Act, decide whether to commence a legal proceeding against the Candidate and/or Registered Third Party for the apparent contravention.
Receive and consider report(s) from the Clerk identifying any contributors to a Candidate and/or Registered Third Party who appear to have contravened established contribution limits and decide whether to commence a legal proceeding against the contributor for the apparent contravention.

This section will be updated with application information for the 2026-2030 Joint Compliance Committee. Please view the following Request for Applications for further information.

Check back soon for the Town of Ingersoll 2026 Accessible Election Plan.

To be populated following the Municipal Election.

This section is to be updated upon receipt of information.

Town of Ingersoll
130 Oxford Street (2nd Floor), Ingersoll, ON, N5C 2V5, Map this location
Phone: 519-485-0120, Email Us

Municipal Election

Municipal Election

List of Nominated Persons

Individuals Running for Office – Town of Ingersoll 2026 Municipal Election

Information for Voters

How to Ensure you're on the Voter's List

Updating Your School Support

Method of Voting - Vote by Mail

Vote by Mail Instructions

Helpful Information if you are Interested in Running for Council

Offices to be Elected

Qualifications

Training and Resources

Heading Running for Office

Candidate Information Package and FAQs

Filing a Nomination

Withdrawing a Nomination

Election Signs

Voter’s List

Additional Information

Important Forms and Guides for Voters and Candidates

Third Party Advertisers

Joint Compliance Audit Committee

Accessibility

Candidate Financial Statements – Form 4

School Board Trustees

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