One (1) to be elected at large.
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Nominee |
Date and Time Filed |
| McPHERSON, James | May 1, 2026 2:55 p.m. |
| SPRIDGEON, John | May 7, 2026 2:08 p.m. |
Elections
2026 Municipal Election
Municipal elections are held every four years on the fourth Monday in October to elect the Mayor and Council of the Municipality of Greenstone. The next Municipal Election will take place on October 26, 2026. The current term of office ends on November 14, 2026.
The nomination period is now open and nominations will be received until August 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. Learn more about becoming a Candidate in the 2026 Municipal Election.
Who Has Filed Nomination Papers?
The following people have filed nomination papers. The nominees listed below are not official candidates until the Clerk has reviewed, confirmed eligibility, and certified their nomination on August 24, 2026. In accordance with Section 35 of the Municipal Elections Act, the Monday following Nomination Day, the Clerk shall examine each nomination filed and if satisfied the person is qualified to be nominated and that the nomination complies with the Act, certify the Candidate for the 2026 Election. The listing will be updated daily when nominations are filed.
A full listing of registered and certified Candidates will be provided on August 24, 2026.
Unofficial Council Candidates
One (1) to be elected from the Rural West Ward Electors.
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Nominee Name |
Date and Time Filed |
Two (2) to be elected from the Geraldton Ward Electors
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Nominee Name |
Date and Time Filed |
| WALTERSON, Chris | May 7, 2026 1:09 p.m. |
| BERNIER, Michelle | May 11, 2026 3:42 p.m. |
| PIETSCH, Eric | May 13, 2026 11:30 a.m. |
Two (2) to be elected by the Longlac Ward Electors
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Nominee Name |
Date and Time Filed |
One (1) to be elected by the Beardmore Ward Electors
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Nominee Name |
Date and Time Filed |
One (1) to be elected by the Nakina Ward Electors
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Nominee Name |
Date and Time Filed |
One (1) to be elected by the Rural East Ward Electors
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Nominee Name |
Date and Time Filed |
Unofficial School Board Trustee Candidates
English Public School Board Trustee
Two (2) to be elected from supporting voters in Greenstone.
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Nominee |
Date and Time Filed |
| JARVIS, Allison | May 14, 2026 1:41 p.m. |
English Separate School Board Trustee
One (1) to be elected by the supporting voters from Rural West, Geraldton, Beardmore and Nakina Wards
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Nominee |
Date and Time Filed |
One (1) to be elected by the supporting voters from Rural East and Longlac Wards
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Nominee |
Date and Time Filed |
| CASSIE, Sheila | May 12, 2026 3:48 p.m. |
French Public School Board Trustee
One (1) Trustee to be elected at large by the electors of Greenstone, Alberton, Atikokan, Chapple, Conmee, Dawson, Dryden, Ear Falls, Emo, Fort Frances, Fort Frances Rainy River Locality, Gillies, Ignace, Kenora, Kenora Locality, KeewatinPatricia DSB Locality, Lake of the Woods, Lakehead DSB Locality, Lavallee, Machin, Morley, Neebing, O’Connor, Oliver Paipoonge, Pickel Lake, Rainy River, Red Lake, Shuniah, Sioux Lookout, Sioux Narrows, and Thunder Bay.
The City Clerk of Thunder Bay is responsible for this election. View the most recent information for this office.
French Separate School Board Trustee
Two (2) to be elected by the Voters from Rural West, Geraldton, Beardmore and Nakina Wards.
| Nominee | Date and Time Filed |
| PERREAULT, Monique | May 8, 2026 9:26 a.m. |
One (1) to be elected by the Voters from Rural East and Longlac Wards
| Nominee | Date and Time Filed |
Key Dates
- May 1, 2026 - Nominations Open
- May 1, 2026 - Third-Party Registration period begins
- August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. - Nominations Close
- August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. - Last Day to Withdraw Candidacy
- August 24, 2026 - Candidates Certified
- October 23, 2026 - Third Party Registration period ends
- October 26, 2026 - Election Day
- November 16, 2026 - Inaugural Meeting
- March 26, 2027 - Deadline for filing Financial Statement and Auditor's Report
Becoming a Member of Council
If you are interested in becoming a member of Council in the next election, you can learn more about the candidate application process.
Political Advertising Guidelines
If you plan on engaging in political advertising during municipal elections, be sure you are familiar with our third party advertising guidelines.
Municipal Election Procedures
The Clerk, pursuant to section 42(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 is required to develop procedures and forms and provide a copy of the procedures and forms to each candidate when his or her nomination is filed, or by June 1 in the year of an election.
Accessibility
The Municipality of Greenstone is committed to ensuring that elections are accessible to everyone. Measures to ensure equal opportunity for all electors and candidates include:
- That persons with disabilities are able to independently cast their vote and verify their selection.
- That persons with disabilities have full and equal access to all information on where and when to vote and on eligible candidates.
- That persons with disabilities can fully participate in the Municipal Election as an elector, candidate, or election official.
- That efforts are made to ensure that electors with disabilities are aware of the accessibility measures available via channels such as the newspaper, media launches, the Municipality of Greenstone website and social media.
- That all Voter Help Centres are accessible.
For more information about our commitment to an accessible election view our Municipal Election Accessibility Plan.
Contact Us
Municipality of Greenstone
1800 Main Street, PO Box 70
Geraldton, ON P0T 1M0
Phone: 807-854-1100