The Township of Champlain's next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026.
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- General Information
- Important Dates for 2026 Municipal Elections
- Unofficial List of Candidates for the 2026 Municipal Elections
About the 2026 Township of Champlain Municipal and School Board Election
In 2026, Township of Champlain residents and property owners will be able to cast their vote in the Municipal and School Board Elections from anywhere with internet access or telephone service. This means eligible voters will have the ability to vote from the comfort of their own home, on the go, and at a voting help centre – more information on voting will be available in 2026.
Eligible voters will elect several different positions including:
- Mayor;
- Eight (8) Councillors (two per Ward); and
- School Board Trustees (elected at large) for each of the four (4) school boards
Once elected, members of Council serve a four-year term. The elections will be conducted for a term of office commencing November 15, 2026 and ending November 14, 2030.
Thinking of running for Council? See our Information for Candidates page.
Important Dates for the 2026 Municipal Election
| Nomination Period |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 to Friday, August 21, 2026 (2:00 pm) |
| Third Party Registration |
| Monday, May 1, 2026 (8:30 am) to Friday, October 23, 2026 (4:30 pm) |
| Deadline for Withdrawal of Nominations |
| Friday, August 21, 2026 (2:00 pm) |
| Election Period (Internet & Telephone voting) |
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October 21 to October 26, 2026 |
| Election Day |
| Monday, October 26, 2026 (voting ends at 8:00 pm) |
Who Can I Vote For?
The following is the unofficial list of candidates for the 2026 Municipal Elections. These persons have filed a nomination form with the Clerk’s office between May 1, 2026 and August 21, 2026 at 2:00p.m. (close of nominations). This list will be updated regularly during the Nomination Period.
The Clerk will examine the nominations on or before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026 and a certified list of Candidates will be published at that time.
Unofficial List of Candidates for the 2026 Municipal Elections
Candidates for Mayor
- Corina Parisien, filed May 22, 2026
- Normand Riopel, filed May 1, 2026
Candidates for Councillor, Ward 1 - Vankleek Hill
- Martin Kaufman, filed May 19, 2026
Candidates for Councillor, Ward 2 - L'Orignal
- Roch Pilon, filed May 11, 2026
- Michel Lalonde, filed June 3, 2026
Candidates for Councillor, Ward 3 - Longueuil
- Paul Burroughs, filed May 1, 2026
- Claude Laflamme, filed May 1, 2026
Candidates for Councillor, Ward 4 - West Hawkesbury
- Gérard “Gerry” Miner, filed May 1, 2026
- Greg Ross, filed May 4, 2026
Candidates for School Board Trustee
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Candidates for School Board Trustee, Upper Canada District School Board (English Public) |
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No nominations yet filed |
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Candidates for School Board Trustee, Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario (French Public) |
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No nominations yet filed |
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Candidates for School Board Trustee, Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (English Separate) |
| No nominations yet filed |
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Candidates for School Board Trustee, Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien (French Separate) |
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No nominations yet filed |
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