Candidate Forms & Resources
Next Term of Council:
November 15, 2026 - November 14, 2030
How To File For Nomination
Nominations must filed in person BY APPOINTMENT ONLY with the Clerk during regular business hours (Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. excluding Statutory holidays). The deadline to file is August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (EST).
Candidate Filing Package
- Nomination Form
- Endorsement of Nomination - fillable form - requires Adobe Reader 8 or higher Endorsement of Nomination - printable version
- Declaration of Qualification - Municipal Council Candidate
- Acknowledgement of Release of Personal Information - Municipal Council Candidate
- Candidate's Declaration Proper Use of Voters List
- By-law 2025-121 - Election Sign By-law with set fines
- Estimated Certificate of Maximum Campaign Expenses - Candidate
- Information for Financial Institutions
- Notice to Candidate of Filing Requirements
- Notice to Candidates of Penalties under Subsections 88.23-2 and 92 -1 of the Municipal Elections Act and Filing Fee Refund Requirements
- Financial Statement - Auditor's Report Candidate - fillable form - requires Adobe Reader 8 or higher Financial Statement - Auditor's Report Candidate - printable version
- Financial Statement – Subsequent Expenses - fillable form - requires Adobe Reader 8 or higher Financial Statement – Subsequent Expenses - printable form
- Notice of Extension of Campaign Period
- Candidate Request for Information Form
- Acknowledgement and Undertaking - Use of Municipal Resources Policy
- Policy C-LS-13 - Use of Municipal Resources Policy
- Candidates Guide
- District Municipality of Muskoka Candidate Information for the 2026 Municipal Election
Printed packages are available for pickup at the Township Office. This package will be reviewed during the filing appointment with the Township Clerk.
Helpful Resources
Contact & Support
Running for office can feel like a big step, especially if it is your first time. The Clerk’s office is available to help with questions about nominations, forms, deadlines, and the election process.
For more information about municipal elections at the Township of Muskoka Lakes including historical election data, please contact:
Crystal Best-Sararas, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk
Telephone: 705 765-3156 Ext. 211
Fax: 705-765-6755
Email the Clerk
Cheryl Hollows, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk
Telephone: 705 765-3156 Ext. 212
Fax: 705-765-6755
Email the Deputy Clerk
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