2026 Elections

Voting Day is October 26, 2026

Are you on the Voters' List?

Visit Register To Vote to register, update any information that may not be current, and confirm details (residence, mailing address, spelling of name, date of birth, and school board support).

New for 2026

Internet Voting

The voting method will be exclusively online in 2026. During the voting period, electors will be able to vote remotely using their own devices in the comfort of their home or at an in-person help location in North Bay.

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Candidate Information Workshop - April 23

So, you want to run for Council?

Potential candidates, their families, and anyone interested in learning more about local government is invited to attend a free Candidate Information Workshop to gain a better understanding of Council's roles and responsibilities as well as the impact public office can have on one's life.

This event will cover topics like municipal powers, the difference between governance and administration, and municipal conflict of interest and other personal responsibilities. It will feature speaker Nigel Bellchamber, who has been guiding elected and appointed officials for more than 20 years.

Bring your questions on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 6 p.m. at North Bay's City Hall, in the Council Chambers on the second floor. This event is being hosted by the City of North Bay, the Township of Nipissing, the Municipality of Powassan, and the Municipality of Callander.

Additional Resources

For more information about municipal elections, review the information below:

Municipal Act
Municipal Elections Act, 1996
Education Act, 1990
Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Section 23
M unicipal Election Resource - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH)
Municipal Election Resource - Association of Ontario Municipalities (AMO)
Election Sign By-Law - City of North Bay
Use of Corporate Resources for Elections Purposes Policy - City of North Bay
General Guideline of Election Signs - Ministry of Transportation (MTO)
Council and Certain Local Boards Code of Conduct - City of North Bay
Supporting Ontario's Recovery and Municipal Elections Act, 2020
Information for School Board Trustee Candidates

Municipal Elections

Key 2026 dates

Now	Revisions to voter information
May 1	Nomination period begins
May 1	Third Party Advertiser registration period begins
May 1	Campaign period begins
August	Preliminary list of Electors delivered
Aug. 21	Nominations period closes at 2 p.m.
Aug. 24	Nominations are certified
Sep. 1	Voters list available
Oct. 23	Third Party Advertiser registration period closes
Oct. 26	Voting day
Oct. 27	Declaration of results
Nov. 15	New term of office begins
Dec. 31	Campaign period ends
Mar. 30, 2027	Filing date (2 p.m. deadline)