Join us on September 20th, 2026 at New Hope Church First
Join us at New Hope First, 2360 First Street, St. Catharines @ 1:00 p.m. for an ALL CANDIDATES EVENT!
Have Your Say Before Niagara Votes
With the October 26 municipal election approaching, Townhall Niagara invites you to join us for an All Candidates Event on Sunday, September 20th at 1:00 PM at New Hope Church.
This is your chance to meet the people running to represent you and ask the questions that matter to your community. We're bringing together candidates from across the region, including:
- St. Catharines
- Thorold
- Niagara on the Lake
The event will include a moderated panel, an open Q&A, and a chance to mingle with your candidates afterward — so come with your questions and take the opportunity to talk with them directly.
Whether you're undecided, deeply engaged, or just getting started in local politics, this event is for you.
Step up. Speak out. Shape Niagara.
📅 Sunday, September 20th
🕛 1:00 PM
📍 New Hope Church First, 2360 First Street, St. Catharines
Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there.
We're Just Getting Started!
The Townhall Niagara Team
Join us on September 20th, 2026 at New Hope Church West
Join us at New Hope West, 2831 King Street, Jordan @ 12:00 p.m. for an ALL CANDIDATES EVENT!
Have Your Say Before Niagara Votes
With the October 26 municipal election approaching, Townhall Niagara invites you to join us for an All Candidates Event on Sunday, September 20th at 12:00 PM at New Hope Church.
This is your chance to meet the people running to represent you and ask the questions that matter to your community. We're bringing together candidates from across the region, including:
- Town of Lincoln
- Grimsby
- West Lincoln
- Pelham
The event will include a moderated panel, an open Q&A, and a chance to mingle with your candidates afterward — so come with your questions and take the opportunity to talk with them directly.
Whether you're undecided, deeply engaged, or just getting started in local politics, this event is for you.
Step up. Speak out. Shape Niagara.
📅 Sunday, September 20th
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 New Hope Church
Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there.
We're Just Getting Started!
The Townhall Niagara Team
Let's Keep the Conversation Going!
August 16, 2026
Thank you to our present candidates for stepping forward and encouraging others to consider running. Your efforts have sparked real excitement, and the feedback from residents has been overwhelmingly positive — people care about Niagara's future and want to help shape it.
Now we need your help once more. There are just 5 days left to decide whether to run for office and make a positive difference in your community.
Reminder: the nomination period closes on August 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM. If you, or someone you know, has been considering running, now is the time to take that next step.
If you're on the fence, please feel free to contact us at subscribe@townhallniagara.ca — they've been where you are and are glad to help. Thank you again for everything you've done to get us here. Let's finish strong.
We're Just Getting Started!
The Townhall Niagara Team
Thinking of running in Niagara's municipal election?
August 9, 2026
Thinking of running in Niagara’s 2026 municipal election?
Deadline: 2 p.m. Aug. 21
$200 for mayor/head of council | $100 for other offices
Most municipal candidates need 25 eligible voter endorsements
Register before spending campaign money or accepting contributions.Register to Vote
August 8, 2026
Registration to Vote for your Municipal Elections closes on August 12, 2026, that's just days now. You can check if you are registered here:
Select your municipality below to access nomination requirements and instructions for each town in the Niagara Region
May 1, 2026
Thinking of running in the 2026 Municipal Election? Click on the image for your town and see the links to instructions.
Candidate nominations and third-party advertiser registration opens May 1
April 27, 2026
Thinking of running in the 2026 Municipal Election?
Individuals interested in running in the 2026 municipal and school board elections can file their nomination papers from May 1 to Aug. 21, 2026. Nomination papers are available through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website or at municipal Clerk’s Offices. The following information applies to candidates filing nomination papers:
- Nomination papers may be filed with the clerk of the appropriate municipality during regular business hours from May 1 to Aug. 20, 2026, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. The deadline to file a nomination is 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.
- Nomination papers must be signed by the candidate and filed in person or by an agent with the clerk of the appropriate municipality.
- A filing fee of $200 for head of council and $100 for all other offices is required at the time of filing.
- Each nomination paper must be endorsed by 25 eligible voters in municipalities with more than 4,000 electors. This requirement does not apply to school board trustee candidates.
- A candidate must be registered before they spend money on a campaign or accept contributions.
- If there are not enough certified candidates to fill all available positions in a municipality, nominations may be reopened by the appropriate clerk for the vacant positions only.
The Municipal Elections Act, 1996 also includes rules for third-party advertising. Third-party advertising is paid advertising that supports or opposes a candidate running in the election. It can appear in many formats, such as paid social media, digital advertisements and billboards. Individuals, corporations and trade unions must register with the municipal clerk in each municipality where they plan to advertise. Registration opens on May 1, 2026, and closes at the close of business on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.
On Wednesday, April 29, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, in partnership with Niagara’s municipalities, is hosting a candidate information session at the Welland Community Centre for anyone interested in running as a candidate, or becoming a third-party advertiser in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.
For more information about becoming a candidate, attending the candidate information session or registering as a third-party advertiser, please visit the Niagara Votes website.
NOTE: Previous version had an incorrect link to the niagaravotes.ca website.
Media contact
Janine Tessmer, APR
Senior Communications Specialist
Niagara Region
janine.tessmer@niagararegion.ca
905-401-4882
April 30, 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Candidates Information Night
Thinking of running in the 2026 Municipal Election?
The City of Welland is hosting a candidate information night on behalf of all Niagara municipalities.
Who should attend?
Niagara residents interested in running in the 2026 Municipal Election.
Presentation:
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will outline what candidates can expect and how to prepare for the upcoming municipal election.
Event Details
- Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- 6 p.m. (Doors open at 5 p.m.)
- Welland Community Centre