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
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:
Campaign training
Worksheets and tools
Live coaching and recordings
New resources added throughout the campaign.
You’re in the Right Place
PoliticsNOW exists to make running for municipal office feel a little less intimidating.
We help women understand how to run, how to campaign, and how to navigate the messy, practical realities of local politics.
That means free resources, campaign training, practical tools, and support for women at every stage of the journey.
Wherever you're starting, we'll help you figure out what's next.
Know What To Expect
Municipal politics can be confusing. Find straightforward information about running for office, election rules, municipal government, and what happens at each stage of the election.
Learn From Experience
Our resources draw on years of experience supporting women through municipal campaigns, covering the questions and challenges that come up when you're actually doing the work.
Get Practical
Campaigning involves a lot of moving pieces. Find tools you can actually use. Our templates, checklists, workbooks, guides, and other resources help you turn ideas into action.
Find Your Next Step
Don’t worry about figuring out everything yet. Start with the stage you're in now, find what you need, and come back when you're ready for what's next.
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
