Election

- Township of Woolwich -

Election

Explore our 2026 Municipal Election pages for more information. 

General Information

The last municipal election was held on Monday, October 24, 2022. The next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026.

There are two (2) methods of voting in the 2026 Municipal Election:

1. Internet voting; and 

2. Paper ballots cast in-person at specified voting locations. 

Internet voting will open on October 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. on October 26.

 Paper ballot voting will available on the following dates and times:

Eligible Voters can vote anywhere in Woolwich! You do not need to vote in the Ward you live in.

You are able to vote in the 2026 Municipal Election if you:

  • are a Canadian citizen,

  • are at least 18 years old,

  • live in Woolwich Township, or are the owner or tenant of land in Woolwich, or the spouse of such a person, and

  • are not otherwise prohibited from voting.

For more information on the 2026 Municipal Election, please see the 2026 Voters' Guide: Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections

Nomination Period Begins           Friday, May 1, 2026
Nomination Day            Friday, August 21, 2026 (2 pm)
Online Voting Begins    Friday, October 16, 2026
Advanced In-Person Voting Days    Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18,
Election Day               Monday, October 26, 2026

2022 Election

In 2022, many voters in the Township of Woolwich cast their vote in the Municipal Election from the comfort of their own home or from anywhere they could access internet. In addition to internet voting, the Township offered in-person voting at numerous polling stations. The official list of candidates has been certified by the Clerk per the Municipal Elections Act.

View the 2022 Election results or the List of Candidates and Financial Statements.


2026 Election

Are you already thinking about the next municipal election? Starting in 2024, Elections Ontario will manage a single register of electors for both provincial and municipal elections in Ontario. You can check to see if your name is on the voters' list or manage your information through the voter registration service. You can also update or manage school support through the MAPC school support tool.

Are you 16 or 17 years old and interested in voting? If you are 16 or 17 years old, a Canadian citizen, and a resident of Ontario, you can add your name to the Register of Future Voters.