Candidate Nomination

To run for the office of Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor or School Board Trustee you must file a Nomination Paper

• Until you file a Nomination Paper, you cannot raise or spend any money on your campaign.
• Candidates running for the position of Mayor, Deputy Mayor or Councillor must also provide at least 25 endorsement signatures from eligible electors using the prescribed form

Nomination papers can be filed from May 1 to August 21, 2026 between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM.

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has an online course, which is geared to individuals who are planning to run for a seat on municipal council.

Resources:

• So You Want to Run for Council Information session, hosted by The City of Peterborough
  • Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Market Hall for Performing Arts
    • Tickets are available on the City of Peterborough Website.
• Lead Where You Live: A Guide to Running for Municipal Council
• Information Session for Youth Considering Running for Municipal Office
• MMAH - Candidate and Third Party Advertiser Training Session
  • Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre
  • Register

Please check back soon for more information!