Municipal Elections in the Township of Hamilton
In Ontario, municipal and school board elections occur every 4 years on the fourth Monday of October. The next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022 for the next term of office. The next term of office will be from November 15, 2022 to November 14, 2026.
The Municipal Council of the Township of Hamilton consists of 1 Mayor, 1 Deputy Mayor, and 3 Councillors. Each member of Council has one vote.
There are no wards in the Township so all positions are elected "at-large". This means councillors represent all rate-payers in the Township, not just those in a certain area.
Certified Official Results - Municipal & School Board Election 2022
The Certified Official Election Results for the 2022 Municipal & School Board Elections are now available online.
Voter Information
| Voting Methods |
| The Township of Hamilton Municipal and School Board Elections will be held by telephone and internet voting. Paper ballots are not being offered as a method of voting in the 2022 election. |
| Voting Period |
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The voting period is from October 14 to October 24, 2022. Voting opens at 9:00am on October 14, 2022 and closes 8:00pm on October 24, 2022. Electors can cast their votes from their telephones, computers, tablets, smartphones, etc. anytime during the voting period. |
| Voters Assistance Centres - Locations, Dates, and Times |
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Voters can receive assistance with the voting process, register to vote, or be re-issued a Voter Information Letter (VIL) at any of the following Voter Assistance Centre locations during the times listed below:
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| Who Can Vote in the Elections? |
Anyone can vote in a municipal election who, on the day of the election, is:
Your name must be on the Voters' List in order for you to cast a ballot. For more information on being a voter in Ontario municipal elections, check out the Province's 2022 Voters' Guide. |
| Register to Vote |
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If you are an Ontario resident over the age of 18 you can confirm or update your information in a few easy steps. You can also change your school support for electoral purposes and add names to your property address. The Voters' list is prepared from data kept by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). Updating this information will help to ensure that municipal Voters’ Lists are accurate and up-to-date in preparation for municipal and school board elections occurring this October. The To check if your name is on the Voters' List:
To add your name to the Voters' List:
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| Who Can Be a Candidate |
Candidates Information Packages will be available during regular business hours as of April 20, 2022. |
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Common Voter Questions & Answers for eVoting |
Information for Candidates
| Notice of Nomination for Office |
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Under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (s. 32), municipalities must provide notice of the offices for which persons may be nominated and of the nomination procedure. The Notice of Nomination for Office was issued on April 14, 2022. Positions for which a Person may File a Nomination Paper for Municipal Office include:
School Board Trustees Nominations (English, French, Public and Separate School Boards) include:
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| Nomination Period and Process, Candidate Eligibility |
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Eligibility To be an eligible candidate for the 2022 Municipal Election, an individual must be:
Nomination Period A candidate may file their nomination papers during regular business hours from May 2, 2022 to August 18, 2022 and on Nomination Day - August 19, 2022 - from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Nomination Process Nomination packages are available for pick-up at the Municipal Office at 8285 Majestic Hills Drive. The package will include all information in order to proceed with a nomination for the 2022 Municipal Election. While not required, scheduling a time to meet with the Municipal Clerk is highly recommended to review the information and learn about the process. The nomination of a person for a Municipal Council office must be endorsed by at least twenty-five (25) people. Those endorsing the nomination must be eligible to vote in an election for an office within the Township of Hamilton if a regular election was held on the day that the person endorses the nomination. Please read the Nomination Filing Instructions before you file your nomination papers. When filing your nomination papers, you must submit the following:
When completing the forms, please read and follow all instructions and complete all sections. A potential candidate must file nomination papers prior to receiving any campaign contributions and/or expending any funds on a campaign. |
| Candidate Information Sessions |
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The Township of Hamilton partnered with area municipalities to provide candidates with a virtual presentation on April 27, 2022 from the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. This session was open to all potential 2022 municipal candidates and interested parties. Staff from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing presented on relevant legislation, roles/responsibilities of elected staff, compliance audits, campaign finances and much more. Missed the Event? The recorded presentation can be viewed on the Municipality of Port Hope's YouTube channel. |
| Additional Forms |
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The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) has recently released the forms for the 2022 Municipal Election. When completing the forms, please read and follow all instructions on the form(s).
Additional forms specific to the Township of Hamilton will be made available on the Township website or for pick-up from the Municipal Office soon. Please note that the nomination period begins on Sunday, May 1, 2022. However, electronic nominations are not being accepted at the Township of Hamilton therefore nominations will be received starting 8:30am on Monday, May 2, 2022 until 2:00pm on Nomination Day (Friday, August 19, 2022). |
| Notice of Candidate Filing Requirements |
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December 19, 2022 Take notice that every candidate shall file by March 31, 2023 with the Clerk with whom their nomination was filed, a financial statement and auditor's report in accordance with s.88.25 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. |
| Resources for Candidates |
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List of Certified Candidates
View the List of Certified Candidates for Township of Hamilton offices and School Board Trustees.
Nominations Filed
The Nomination Period is now closed. Candidates who have filed for office are listed below with their date of filing.
| Mayor (1 to be elected) |
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| Deputy Mayor (1 to be elected) |
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| Councillor (3 to be elected) |
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| Trustee, English Public School Board (2 to be elected) |
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| Trustee, English Separate School Board (1 to be elected) |
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| Conseiller(ère), Conseil Scolaire Viamonde (1 to be elected) |
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| Conseiller(ère), Conseil Scolaire Catholique Monavenir (1 to be elected) |
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Information for Third Party Advertisers
| Registering as a Third Party Advertiser |
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The nomination period begins on Sunday, May 1, 2022. However, electronic nominations are not being accepted at the Township of Hamilton therefore registrations for Third Party Advertisers will be received as of 8:30am on Monday, May 2, 2022. The deadline to register as a Third Party Advertiser is Friday, October 21, 2022. |
| Forms |
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When completing the forms, please read and follow all instructions on the form(s). |
| Resources for Third Party Advertisers |
2022 Municipal Election By-laws, Plans, Policies and Procedures
| 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan |
| 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan |
| Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Policy |
| Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Policy |
| Coat of Arms and Logo - Non-Corporate Usage Policy |
| Coat of Arms and Logo - Non-Corporate Usage Policy |
| Township of Hamilton Internet and Telephone Voting Policies and Procedures |
| Township of Hamilton Internet and Telephone Voting Policies and Procedures |
| Election Signs |
2018 Municipal Election Information
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2018 Election Results |
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2018 Official Results – Municipal Council 2018 Official Results – School Board Trustees English and French |
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2018 Municipal Candidates Financial Statements |
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David Austin - No Candidate Financial Statement filed. |