Are You on the Voters List?
You can confirm, add, or update your voter information by contacting the West Nipissing Elections team.
Tel:705-753-5100 or 1-800-263-5359
E-mail:elections@westnipissing.ca
In-person: Municipal Office, 225 Holditch Street, Sturgeon Falls
Since 2022, have you moved to or within the Municipality, severed a property or changed your name? If so, your school support designation may have defaulted to the English-Public school board. To review this designation, please contact us as soon as possible.
Voting Period: October 14 to 26, 2026
The 2026 Election will be conducted using an electronic voting system, giving eligible voters the option to cast their ballot online or by telephone.
Key Dates
Candidates to submit their nomination by
August 21, 2026, 2 p.m.
Withdrawal of nominations deadline
August 21, 2026, 2 p.m.
Voters receive their Voter Information Letter by mail
Early October
Electronic voting opens
October 14, 2026, 9 a.m.
Voting day / Electronic voting deadline
October 26, 2026, 8 p.m.
Important Dates
| Revisions to Voter Information | NOW |
| Nomination Period | May 1, 2026 to August 21, 2026 (2PM) |
| Third Party Advertiser Registration | May 1, 2026 to to October 23, 2026 |
| Campaign Period | From Date of Filing Nomination Paper (on or after May 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026) |
| Nomination Day | August 21, 2026 (2 PM) |
| Withdrawal of Nominations | 2PM on August 21, 2026 |
| Preliminary List of Electors Delivered | August TBD |
| Voters’ List available | September 1, 2026 |
| Electronic Voting Period Begins | October 14, 2026 at 9 AM |
| Voting Day | October 26, 2026 (8 PM) |
| Declaration of Results | October 27, 2026 |
| Filing Date | March 30, 2027 2 PM Deadline |
Am I eligible to vote?
To vote in a municipal election, you must be:
- A Canadian citizen (temporary and permanent residents cannot vote);
- 18 years of age or older;
- A resident of the Municipality of West Nipissing, or the owner or tenant of property in the municipality, or the spouse of the owner or tenant who does not live elsewhere in the municipality; and
- Not prohibited from voting under any law.
To vote in elections for a school board trustee, you must:
- Meet the criteria above; and
- Be a supporter of the school board (English, French, Public or Catholic) for which the election is being held.
You may vote only once in a municipal election. If you own or rent more than one property, you must vote where you live.
Am I on the Voter’s List?
You can check, update or add yourself to the voters list at registertovoteon.ca until August 12, or by contacting the Municipal Officer after this date at 705-753-5100 or elections@westnipissing.ca.
Anyone who has moved or severed their land since the last municipal election should verify their information as soon as possible. Landlords are encouraged to provide the Municipality with updated tenant information as soon as possible.
The Voters’ List changes will be finalized on September 1, 2026 in preparation for the mail-out of Voting Kits.
If you are an Ontario resident over the age of 18, you should confirm that you are on the voters’ list. Verify that your information is correct and if necessary, change your school support for electoral purposes or add additional names of those who live at your address.
Updating this information will help ensure that municipal voters’ lists are accurate and up to date in preparation for the 2026 municipal and school board elections.
Where and how do I vote?
New Internet/Telephone Voting
The Municipality of West Nipissing is introducing a new, secure and convenient way to vote in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections.
Instead of traditional paper ballots or mail-in voting, you will cast your vote using telephone or internet voting—from the comfort of your home or anywhere with access to a phone or internet connection.
Voting will take place from October 14 to October 26, 2026.
All eligible voters will receive a Voter Information Letter by mail, which includes everything you need to vote.
Before voting, you must have your Voter Information Letter, mailed to you by first-class mail. This letter includes your Personal Identification Number (PIN) and voting instructions.
Where To Vote
1. Vote by Telephone
- Call the number provided in your Voter Information Letter
- Use a touch-tone phone (rotary phones are not supported)
- Follow the automated instructions to cast your vote
2. Vote Online
- Visit the secure voting website listed in your letter
- Enter your PIN and follow the on-screen instructions
3. Vote in Person at the Voter Help Centre (Municipal Office)
Municipality of West Nipissing – Voter Help Centre
225 Holditch Street, Sturgeon Falls, Ontario
- Internet access will be provided on-site
- Election staff will be available to assist you
Hours of Operation:
- October 14 to October 23, 2026: Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- October 26, 2026 (Voting Day): 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Important Information for West Nipissing Voters
- Voting takes place October 14 to October 26, 2026
- Voting begins at 9:00 a.m. on October 14 and ends on October 26 (voting day) at 8 p.m.
- Each voter may vote once only using their unique PIN
- Once used, your PIN cannot be reused
- You can review and change your selections before confirming
- You may choose to decline to vote for any office
- All votes are secure and confidential
What if I need more information or help?
We’re here to help
Tel:705-753-5100 or 1-800-263-5359
E-mail:elections@westnipissing.ca
Where to find us: 225 Holditch Street, Suite 101, Sturgeon Falls
Get Involved – Join de Compliance Audit Committee
The Municipality of West Nipissing is currently seeking interested applicants who are required to adhere to codes of standards of their profession, and other individuals with in-depth knowledge of the campaign financing rules of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, for appointment to the 2026 General Municipal Election Joint Compliance Audit Committee.
Applicants with a background in accounting, auditing or law are encouraged to apply.
Applicants shall have:
- demonstrated knowledge and in-depth understanding of the campaign financing rules of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996;
- proven analytical and decision-making skills;
- experience working on committees, task forces or similar settings;
- demonstrated knowledge of quasi-judicial proceedings;
- availability and willingness to attend meetings (day and/or evening); and
- excellent oral and written communication skills.
The purpose of the 2026 Municipal Election Joint Compliance Audit Committee is to:
- consider compliance audit applications made by electors and decide whether they should be granted or rejected;
- appoint an auditor if the application is granted;
- receive the auditor’s report;
- consider the auditor’s report and decide if legal proceedings should be commenced; and
- give directions accordingly and recover the costs of conducting the compliance audit from the applicant if no apparent contraventions are found.
The term of the Committee will commence on December 1, 2026 and continue through November 30, 2030.
How to Participate
If you wish to be considered, please complete the Volunteer Profile Application Formand submit the form along with your résumé or brief professional biography to the attention of the Municipal Clerk on or before 4:30 p.m. on August 31, 2026.
Melanie Ducharme, Municipal Clerk
225 Holditch Street, Suite 101, Sturgeon Falls, ON P2B 1T1
mducharme@westnipissing.ca