One (1) to be Elected for the Office of the Mayor:
- Name: Scott Jibb
Date Filed: May 1, 2026
Township of Hamilton
Municipal Elections
The next Municipal and School Board Election will be held Monday, October 26, 2026. Find information for voters, candidates, and more here. Plus, stay up to date on election news and announcements by subscribing to our Municipal Election news.
Municipal elections in Ontario are held every four years, on the fourth Monday in October, and are governed by the Municipal Elections Act. Municipal elections are how residents choose the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Council who make decisions about local roads, recreation, land use planning, waste and recycling, community safety, and other services that affect daily life in the Township of Hamilton. Participating in local elections helps ensure Council reflects the needs and priorities of the community.
Certified List of Candidates
The following candidates have been certified by the Municipal Clerk for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election. Nomination papers can be viewed by visiting the Township Office at 8285 Majestic Hills Drive.
One (1) to be Elected for the Office of the Deputy Mayor:
- Name: Larry Williamson
Date Filed: May 1, 2026
Three (3) to be Elected for the Office of Councillor:
- Name: Jay Chatten
Date Filed: May 1, 2026 - Name: John Davison
Date Filed: May 7, 2026 - Name: Bruce Buttar
Date Filed: June 16, 2026 - Name: Patricia (Pat) McCourt
Date Filed: August 18, 2026 - Name: Rob MacArthur
Date Filed: August 20, 2026
Candidates for School Board Trustees
Two (2) to be Elected for the School Board Trustee - English Public (Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board ) (Nominations to be accepted by the City Clerk of Cobourg):
- Name: Elizabeth Terrell
Date Filed: Friday, May 1, 2026 - Name: Jaine Klassen Jeninga
Date Filed: Friday, July 31, 2026 - Name: Lindsay White
Date Filed: August 7, 2026 - Name: Terry Brown
Date Filed: August 12, 2026
One (1) to be Elected for the School Board Trustee - English Separate (Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board) (Nominations to be accepted by the City Clerk of Cobourg):
- Name: Matthew Hilts
Date Filed: August 12, 2026
One (1) to be Elected for the School Board Trustee - French Public - (Conseil Scolaire Viamonde) (Nominations to be accepted by the City Clerk of Oshawa):
- Name: Erik Lapointe
Date Filed: August 21, 2026
One (1) to be Elected for the School Board Trustee - French Separate - (Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir) (Nominations to be accepted by the City Clerk of Oshawa):
- Name: Marcellin Kwilu Mondo
Date Filed: July 14, 2026
Withdrawn means that the candidate has chosen to remove or cancel their nomination.
| Name | Date Filed | Office | Date Withdrawn |
| Kristine Dandavino | May 19, 2026 | School Board Trustee - French Public - (Conseil Scolaire Viamonde) | August 17, 2026 |
Third-Party Advertisers
The Municipal Elections Act, 1996 includes a framework for third party advertising. A third-party advertiser is any individual, corporation or trade union that causes an election campaign advertisement to appear. All third-party advertisers are required to register with the Clerk.
Registration for third-party advertisers opens beginning May 1, 2026. Your registration must be filed in person or by an agent at the Clerk's Office at 8285 Majestic Hills Drive, Camborne.
If you want to advertise in more than one municipality, you must register in each municipality where you want to advertise.
Learn more by reading the MMAH Third-Party Advertiser's Guide.
You may be eligible as a third-party advertiser if you are:
- an individual who is normally a resident in Ontario
- a corporation that carries on business in Ontario
- a trade union that holds bargaining rights for employees in Ontario.
You are not eligible if you are:
- A candidate whose nomination has been filed under section 33 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996
- A federal political party registered under the Canada Elections Act or any federal constituency association or registered candidate at a federal election endorsed by that party
- A provincial political party, constituency association, registered candidate or leadership contestant registered under the Election Finances Act
- The Crown in right of Canada or Ontario, a municipality or local board.
Youth Election Engagement
Municipal decisions shape the places where we live, work, study, and connect. Whether you're voting for the first time or looking for ways to get involved in your community, here you can learn more about local government and civic engagement.
Important Election Dates
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Aug 24
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Oct 16
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Oct 17
Contact the Clerk
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
8285 Majestic Hills Drive
Camborne, Ontario
Phone: 905-342-2810
Email the Clerk
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