Offices to be Elected:

• Mayor
• 8 Councillors
• 1 Regional Councillor
• 1 English Public School Trustee for the District School Board of Niagara
• 1 English Separate School Trustee for the Niagara Catholic District School Board
• 1 French Public School Trustee for the District School Board of Niagara
• 1 French Separate School Trustee for the Niagara Catholic District School Board

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Register to vote in the 2026 Municipal Election at RegistertoVote.ca

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  The voters' list, contains information for individuals eligible to vote in provincial and local municipal elections in Ontario.

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Voting Days and Locations

• Internet Voting - October 5th 12pm till October 26th 8pm
• Advanced in-person Voting - Wed, Oct.14th, 10am-8pm & Sat, Oct.17th 10am-6pm - Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre
• Voting Day- Monday, October 26th 10am-8pm
  • Ward One- Niagara West YMCA - 325 Main St, E
  • Ward Two- Central French Immersion School (Formally Grimsby Secondary School) - 5 Boulton Avenue
  • Ward Three- Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre - 162 Livingston Avenue
  • Ward Four- LiUNA Training Centre - 260 Hunter Rd

*Internet Voting Assistance Centres will be available at Grimsby Public Library and Town Hall during regular operating hours starting October 5 until October 26.

Nomination Period- By Appointment Only

Candidates can register for Nominations in-person between May 1, 2026 and August 20, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. via appointment only. Nominations will be accepted on August 21, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until 2 p.m.

To file a Nomination, you must provide:

• Nomination Paper (Form 1)
• Endorsement of Nomination with at least 25 declarations of endorsement (Form 2)
• Current acceptable identification showing name, qualifying address and signature
• The Nomination filing fee paid by cash, debit card, or certified cheque, payable to the Town of Grimsby.
• The filing fee is $200 for Candidates running for Mayor and $100 for Councillors and School Board Trustee Candidates
• Election Sign Deposit Application Form paid by cash, debit card, or certified cheque, payable to the Town of Grimsby.
  • Mayor/Regional Councillor ($250)
  • Ward Councillor/Third Party Advertiser ($200)
  • School Board Trustee ($200)

Please note that original signatures are required on all forms.

If Candidates do not file the required financial statement prior to the deadline as per the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, they are not eligible to receive a refund.

A person cannot raise or spend money on an Election Campaign until they have filed the Nomination Paper.

*Nomination fees are refunded to Candidates once they file the required financial statement.

*Election Sign deposits will be refunded within ninety (90) days after Voting Day, minus any deductions for the removal of any Election Signs by the Town.

*The relevant forms needed for Candidates will be available on our Website and in-person at Town Hall as of May 1, 2026.

*Forms can be printed online or available in-person at Town Hall upon request.

*Please contact our clerks department at elections@grimsby.ca or (905) 945-9634 x 2003 to make your appointment.

Valid Identification for Voting

Acceptable Documents for Voter Identification

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What ward boundary am I in?

Use the map below to learn about the 4 Ward boundaries in the Town.

Grimsby Ward Map

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