Information for Candidates

If you are thinking about running for Council or a local School Board, here is what you need to know.

Becoming a Candidate

• 2026 Candidates’ Guide for Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections

• Candidate’s Guide to Accessible Elections

• Clerk’s eVoting Procedures 

• Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy

Candidate’s Package

The following forms must be completed by the candidate.

• Nomination Form

• Declaration of Qualification – Council

• Declaration of Qualification – School Board

• Freedom of Information (FOI) Release Form

These forms plus the applicable fee (Mayor: $200, all other offices: $100) must be filed in person or by an agent with the Clerk during regular office hours at Town Hall at 4 Hemlo Drive, between May 1, 2026 and August 21, 2026 (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.).

Proof of identification and Canadian Citizenship will also be required at time of filing.

Packages are also available at the municipal office.

Please note: Candidates in the Town of Marathon are not required to be endorsed by 25 signatures, per the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, Ontario Regulation 101/97, Section 1.