Election News

The Municipality of Greenstone cordially invites residents and members of the public to attend the Inaugural Ceremony of the 2026–2030 Municipal Council on November 16th at 6:30 p.m.

Verified unofficial 2026 Municipal and School Board Election results are now available! Certified Election Results will be released in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act  following Voting Day.

Today is the last day to cast your vote. Eligible voters can cast their ballot online or by telephone until 8 p.m. tonight, October 26th by using the information found in your Voter Information Letter (VIL). If you didn't receive your VIL in the mail, visit a Voter Help Centre for assistance before 8 p.m.

Residents are welcome to view the unofficial results live online or join us at the Greenstone Administration Office in person for the unofficial results which will be released after the close of voting. We expect to go live around 8:30 p.m. Certified election results will be posted on Tuesday. Please see the full news release for details.

The countdown is on! Election Day is October 26, 2026! Cast your vote early online or by telephone using the information in your Voter Information Letter! Voter Help Centres will be open on Monday October 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Eligible voters can cast their ballots online or by telephone using the information provided in their personalized Voter Information Letter until Monday, October 26, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. 

TAKE NOTICE that the number of certified candidates for Office of the English Language Public Trustee (All Wards) and the Office of English Language Separate Trustee (Rural West, Geraldton, Beardmore and Nakina Wards) were not sufficient to fill the number of vacancies to which candidates may be elected. Additional nominations will be received for these offices on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. 

Following the certification of candidates for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, as the number of certified candidates is the same as or less than the number to be elected, the Clerk has declared certain candidates elected by acclamation in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 section 37.

Following Nomination Day on Friday, August 21, 2026, the Clerk has finalized and certified the official list of certified candidates for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections.

The deadline to file a nomination for the 2026 Municipal Election is Friday, August 21, at 2:00 p.m.  It is recommended to not wait until the last minute in case there is an issue with your nomination papers. Learn more about who is running, and offices which still have vacancies.

The Municipality of Greenstone is inviting residents to apply for appointment to the Elections Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026 - 2030 term. This committee helps uphold transparency in municipal elections by reviewing campaign finance-related applications.