Candidate Information

Nominations

The nomination period for candidates to run in the 2026 Municipal Election begins on Friday, May 1, 2026 and ends at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Considering running for Council?

Candidate Information Session

A Candidate Information Session will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Haliburton (719 Mountain St, Haliburton). This session will provide an understanding of Council roles and responsibilities.

Who Should Attend?

Potential candidates
Spouse or partner
Anyone interested in learning more about local government

This is a free event.

Resources Available for Elected Officials & First-time Candidates

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is hosting free webinars designed to help current municipal representatives and first-time candidates.

AMO's Healthy Democracy Leadership Series
The workshops are being offered in two streams:

- Stream 1: For elected officials at the municipal level across Ontario who are considering re-election in 2026 and preparing their path forward.
- Stream 2: For community members considering a run for municipal office in 2026 - first-time candidates who want to build confidence before launching a campaign.

AMO's Healthy Democracy Leaders Series

Contact Us

Township of Minden Hills
7 Milne Street
BOX 359
Minden ON K0M 2K0
Phone 705-286-1260
Email

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