Image depicting a person with a megaphone, and a picture of a person on a piece of paper. Text is included stating that candidate and third party advertiser nomination and registration periods for the 2026 Municipal Elections will open May 1.

The candidate nomination and third party advertiser registration periods begin May 1. For information about the process and what is required to file a nomination or registration, click here: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

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Image of a calendar highlighting all of the in-person voting days for the 2026 Municipal Elections: October 1, 2, 3, and 4 (Special Advance Voting Days), October 16 (Advance Voting Day), and October 26 (Voting Day). 

Save the dates!

There will be three in-person voting opportunities for the 2026 Municipal Elections:

Special Advance Voting Days: October 1-4
Advance Voting Day: October 16
Voting Day: October 26

Details: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

#ItStartsHere

Graphic promoting candidate and third party advertiser information sessions. The graphic includes images of a person with a megaphone, a person shown on a piece of paper, and a speech bubble. The speech bubble contains text announcing candidate and third party advertiser information sessions. The graphic also includes an image of a calendar with text below it. Text states that the English information session is on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6 pm, and the French information session is on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 6 pm.

Interested in becoming a candidate or third party advertiser for the 2026 Municipal Elections? We’re hosting virtual information sessions on April 21 (English) and April 23 (French). Details: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

Image depicting a person with a megaphone, and a picture of a person on a piece of paper. Text is included stating that candidate and third party advertiser nomination and registration periods for the 2026 Municipal Elections will open May 1.

The candidate and third party advertiser nomination and registration periods begin May 1! All forms must be filed in person at the Elections Office, and appointments are encouraged. For more information, visit ottawa.ca/vote. #ItStartsHere #OttVote

Image for the 2026 Municipal Elections on October 26, 2026, illustrating houses, a farm, city buildings, and a hand placing a ballot in the ballot box.

Hi Ottawa! The 2026 Municipal Elections will take place on October 26, 2026, and Elections Ottawa is your official source for election information. Follow us here and visit ottawa.ca/vote for updates throughout the election cycle! #ItStartsHere #OttVote