Below are the resources you’ll need to stay on top of the 2026 municipal election in this region.
This page will be updated frequently.
This page will be frequently updated. Nomination Day is on August 21, 2026, and is the last day candidates can submit or withdraw their nominations. They must do so by 2 p.m.
Election Day is on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Town of Huntsville (Election webpage). A total of nine (9) positions to be elected or acclaimed: the mayor (1), three (3) District & Town councillors and five (5) ward councillors.
Related:
- Huntsville and District Councillor Scott Morrison says he’s running for mayor
- Dan Caswell announces run for Mayor of Huntsville
- Rebecca Mello is also running to become Huntsville’s next mayor
- Huntsville Councillor Monty Clouthier is running again for Brunel Ward
- Huntsville Deputy Mayor Dan Armour announces he’s running for mayor
- Morrison pledges to end flooding at Brendale Square during Huntsville mayoral campaign launch
- Huntsville Councillor Cory Clarke rules out mayoral run, says election plans still taking shape
Township of Lake of Bays (Election webpage). A total of seven (7) positions: the mayor (1), two (2) District councillors, and four (4) ward councillors.
Related:
- Lake of Bays Mayor Terry Glover says he won’t be seeking reelection
- Charles Cooper files to run for Mayor of Lake of Bays in the 2026 municipal election
- Lake of Bays’ longest serving councillor says she won’t be running again
- Linda Boothby files her nomination for Franklin Ward Councillor in Lake of Bays
- Glen Maynard files to run for McLean Ward in Lake of Bays
- John Crowley announces he’s running for Lake of Bays District Councillor for Franklin/Sinclair Ward
- Lake of Bays Councillor Rick Brooks to seek District seat, rules out mayoral run
Town of Bracebridge (Election webpage). A total of nine (9) positions: the mayor (1), three (3) District & Town councillors, and five (5) ward councillors.
Related:
- Bracebridge District Councillor Don Smith to Seek Re-election
- Bracebridge District Councillor Brenda Rhodes to Seek Re-election
- Four Incumbent Bracebridge Councillors Seek Re-Election; District Council Race Adds New Challenger
Township of Muskoka Lakes (Election webpage). A total of ten (10) positions: the mayor (1), three (3) District & Township councillors, and six (6) ward councillors.
Town of Gravenhurst (Election webpage). A total of nine (9) positions: the mayor (1), three (3) District & Town councillors, and five (5) ward councillors.
Related:
- Gravenhurst Mayor Heidi Lorenz offially seeking re-election
- Jaden Hollingshead Launches 2026 Campaign for Gravenhurst District Councillor
Almaguin Highlands electoral information pages below. Each municipality will elect four (4) councillors and one (1) head of council.
- Armour Township (Election webpage)
Related:
Armour Mayor Rod Ward says he’s running for Huntsville and District Council
- Burk’s Falls (Election webpage)
- Kearney (Election webpage)
- Magnetawan (Election webpage)
- Perry Township (Election webpage)
- Strong (Election webpage)
- South River (Election webpage)
- Sundridge (Election webpage)
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