Your 2026 Campaign
Starts Here
Whether you're thinking about running, preparing to run, or already officially on the ballot, PoliticsNOW has resources to help you navigate the 2026 municipal election.
Choose where you are right now.
You don't need to figure it all out alone.
PoliticsNOW provides practical, accessible resources for women running for municipal office — from understanding the rules to connecting with voters to getting ready for election day.
Not sure if you're ready to put your name forward?
Start here if you're exploring the possibility of running for municipal office (or even wondering whether you could do it!)
You'll find:
What to consider before running
How to build your foundation
Ways to prepare before an election
Resources to help you decide if running is right for you
You've decided you want to run. Now what?
You've got an election in mind, but you haven't officially filed your nomination papers yet.
Find tools and guides to help you prepare your campaign before nomination day.
You'll find:
Campaign planning tools
Building your personal network
Defining your values and message
Social media planning
Campaign event planning
Templates and checklists
I’m officially running!
You've filed. You're in the race. Let's go.
If you've officially filed your nomination papers for the 2026 Ontario municipal election, you can get free access to the private PoliticsNOW Campaign Hub.
You'll find:
On-demand campaign training
Campaign worksheets and tools
Live coaching and recordings
Support for the campaign ahead
Please note: the Campaign Hub is only available to candidates who have filed their nomination papers with their municipal clerk.
Keep these dates on your campaign calendar.
AUGUST 21, 2026
Nomination Day
Last day to file nomination papers: 2:00 p.m.
AUGUST 24, 2026
Voters' List Available to Candidates
OCTOBER 19–24, 2026
Advance Voting
Dates and methods vary by municipality.
OCTOBER 26, 2026
ELECTION DAY
