Election 2026

2026 Municipal Election

Municipal elections in Ontario are held every four years and are governed by the Municipal Elections Act. The next municipal election will be Monday, October 26, 2026. The nomination period will run from May 1, 2026 to August 21, 2026. The new Term of Office will start November 15, 2026.

For the first time, Neebing will be using electronic and telephone voting for the 2026 Municipal Election. The voting period will open at 9:00 am on October 16, 2026 and will close at 8:00 pm on October 26, 2026. Visit the Information for Voters page for more details.

Residents are invited to attend upcoming Meet the Candidate Nights for the 2026 Municipal Election. These events provide an opportunity to hear directly from candidates, learn about their priorities, and gain a better understanding of the issues facing the Municipality.

Location: Blake Hall, 71 Blake Hall Road
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Mayor Candidates Night 📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Agenda Recording

Councillor Candidates Night 📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Agenda Recording

Candidate Nights are open to the public and offer residents an opportunity to become informed before casting their ballot in the October 2026 Municipal Election.

If you are unable to attend in person, watch it online on the Municipality of Neebing YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@municipalityofneebing We will be broadcasting live from the event and then posting the link to the recording on our website. 

• List of Certified Candidates
• Declaration of Acclamation to Office

The list of candidates with their contact information is available on the Information for Voters page.

2026 District School Board Elections

Elections for Ontario's school board trustees will also be held on October 26, 2026. The City Clerk at the City of Thunder Bay is the Returning Officer for the district school board elections. 

Information on how to run as a candidate for one of the school boards is available on the Thunder Bay Election website.