Carleton Place outlines nomination process for 2026 municipal and school board elections
The Town of Carleton Place has officially opened the nomination period for the 2026 municipal and school board elections, inviting residents interested in public service to put their names forward for the opportunity to shape the community and local politics.
Nominations for a seat on council or as a school board trustee will officially open on the first business day of May 2026 and will be accepted until Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, during regular office hours.
According to the town of Carleton Place, prospective candidates must submit the required nomination form along with declarations signed by at least 25 eligible electors, as set out under Ontario’s Municipal Elections Act. Forms must be filed in person or by an authorized agent with the appropriate returning officer.
The fee to run for ‘Head of Council’ is $200, while the fee to run for all other offices is $100, payable by cash, debit, certified cheque, money order, or an approved electronic method.
Voters in Carleton Place will elect:
- Mayor (1)
- Deputy Mayor (1)
- Councillors (5)
Nominations for these positions must be filed with Stacey Blair, Clerk and Returning Officer for the Town of Carleton Place, at Town Hall on Bridge Street.
Residents may also seek election to represent the region’s school boards, with trustee positions open for:
- Upper Canada District School Board
- Trustee (1) representing Beckwith, Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills
- Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
- Trustee (1) representing Lanark County (excluding Smiths Falls)
Nominations for both school board roles must be filed with Jeanne Harfield, the returning officer at the Municipality of Mississippi Mills.
The municipal election will be held provincewide on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.