Election

Voting Day for the Ontario Municipal and School Board Elections is October 26, 2026.

From Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 am to Monday, October 26, 2026 to 8:00 pm, you can cast your electronic ballot anytime, anywhere by internet or telephone. 

Want to learn more about the candidates? Find information about the candidates running in the 2026 Municipal Election before you cast your ballot.

Are You on the Voter's List?

You can now check if you are on the Voter’s List, register to vote, or update your voter information online through our portal by completing the online form.

Note: You will need to attach a photo of acceptable ID showing your qualifying BWG address.

Click here​ for a list of acceptable documents for Voter ID.

Voter Help Centres

Receive assistance with registering or updating your voter information, ask questions, or vote via the internet in person.

BWG Library Voter Help Centre
425 Holland St. W (Zima Room)

  • Saturday, October 17, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Monday through Friday, October 19-23, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
  • Saturday, October 24, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Monday, October 26, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Town Administration Office Voter Help Centre
100 Dissette St., Units 7&8

  • Monday through Friday, October 16-26, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Key Dates for the 2026 Municipal Elections

Friday, May 1, 2026
to 
Friday, August 21, 2026

Nomination Period for Candidates

Nominations may be filed in person by appointment between 
8:30 am - 4:30 pm from May 1, 2026 to August 20, 2026 and
between 9:00 am - 2:00 pm on August 21, 2026.

Friday, Aug 21, 2026

Nomination Day

Last day to file a nomination as a candidate, change office, or
withdraw a nomination. Nomination forms may be filed between
9:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Monday, May 1, 2026
to
Friday, October 23, 2026

Registration Period for Third Party Advertisers

Friday, October 16, 2026 (10:00am)
to
Monday, October 26, 2026 (8:00pm)

Voting Period

Monday, October 26, 2026
(polls close at 8:00pm)

Voting Day

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Term of Office Commences

In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, Financial Statements are to be filed with the Clerk and made available to the public. Click the link below to view 2022 Financial Statements.

Candidate and Registered Third-Party Financial Statements

Have a Question?

Connect with our Clerks Division:

By email: vote@townofbwg.com
By phone: 905-775-5366 ext. VOTE(8683)
In person: 100 Dissette Street, Units 7&8

Have a Question?

Connect with our Clerks Division:

By email: vote@townofbwg.com
By phone: 905-775-5366 ext. VOTE(8683)
In person: 100 Dissette Street, Units 7&8

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