The next Municipal Election is Monday, October 26, 2026. The Town of Parry Sound will be offering vote by Internet or Telephone as of 10:00 AM Wednesday October 14, 2026, until Monday October 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
🗳️Who Can Vote?
To be eligible to vote, you must meet the Qualifications of Electors as listed in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, s.17(2). A person is entitled to be an elector in Parry Sound, on voting day, if they meet all of the following conditions:
You may only vote once in the Town of Parry Sound municipal election regardless of how many properties you own or rent within the town.
Elections Ontario maintains the Permanent Register of Electors for Ontario, commonly known as the Register or Voters List. This list includes individuals who are eligible to vote in provincial and municipal elections across Ontario. By July 31st, 2026, you can confirm, update, or add your information if you:
As of January 1, 2024, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is no longer responsible for collecting voter information for municipal elections. However, MPAC is required to collect school support information.
Property owners in Ontario must designate support for a school system, even if they do not have children or if their children do not currently attend school. This designation appears on your Property Assessment Notice. To learn more about school support, and/or to update your school support by June 1, 2026, visit the MPAC website.
Make a difference in your community. Running for municipal council gives you the chance to:
As a member of Council, you'll represent your community, help guide decisions, and work to make your municipality stronger. You'll attend meetings, help set policy, and ensure the Town of Parry Sound is well-run and financially sound.
If you're passionate about your community and ready to lead, consider running for office. Check out Lead Where You Live, A guide to running for municipal council.
Join the free, virtual Candidates Information Session scheduled for Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 PM
You can run for municipal office if you meet all of the following criteria on the day you file your nomination:
Positions Available
Mayor - 1 position at large
Councillors - 6 positions at large
School Board Trustees
· Trustee, English Language Public School Board - 1 position for Zone 4 which includes among other municipalities, the Township of McKellar, Township of Seguin, Town of Parry Sound, Township of The Archipelago (South).
· Trustee, English Language Catholic School Board - 1 position for Area 5 which includes, among other municipalities, the Township of Carling, Municipality of McDougall, Township of McKellar, Town of Parry Sound, Township of Seguin.
· Trustee, French Language Public School Board - 1 position for Zone A which includes, among other municipalities, Township of The Archipelago, the Township of Carling, Municipality of McDougall, Township of McKellar, Town of Parry Sound, Township of Seguin, Municipality of Whitestone.
· Trustee, French Language Catholic School Board - 1 position for the Electoral Region of Simcoe-Muskoka, which includes the Town of Parry Sound, Township of Carling, Township of Seguin, Municipality of McDougall and Township of McKellar.
Nomination Period
Electors’ List
Voting Period
After the Election
Voting Method
Since 2014, the Parry Sound municipal election has used telephone and internet voting only.
Voting is available during the designated election period which starts on Wednesday October 14 at 10:00 AM and ends on Monday October 26 at 8:00 PM.
Voter Information Letter (VIL)
Eligible electors will receive a Voter Information Letter (VIL) by mail. The VIL includes instructions on how to vote by telephone or internet.
If you did not receive your VIL, please contact the Municipal Clerk:
Voting Assistance
A voting station with a computer is available at the Town Office. Town staff are also on hand to assist voters who require help voting by telephone or internet.
Certified Candidates
The following candidates have filed their nomination papers in accordance with Section 33 of the Municipal Elections Act and have been certified by the Municipal Clerk.
Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name under each office.
Municipal Offices
School Board Trustee Offices
Candidate Financial Statements
In accordance with Section 88.25 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (as amended), every candidate must file the “Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report” (Form 4) with the Clerk with whom their nomination was filed.
Clerk's Statement of Candidate Campaign Report Filing
Office of Mayor
Office of Councillor
Near North District School Board Trustee – Zone 4
The Town of Parry Sound is dedicated to providing an accessible and barrier free community and services. The Municipal Election Accessibility Plan was created to show the steps that the Town of Parry Sound took to ensure that all voters and candidates had an equal opportunity to participate in the 2014 Municipal Election.
2022 Municipal Election Results and Statistics
Do you have a picture of a former Mayor of Parry Sound? Of the 41 Mayors in office over the years, we have pictures of 22 of them. They can be viewed in the Council Chambers prior to any regularly scheduled open Council meeting.
If you or anyone you know has a picture of a former Mayor of Parry Sound, please contact the Clerk. We will take good care of your picture and return it to you after we have copied it.
For a list of Mayors and pictures received see Pictures of Mayors of Parry Sound.
Contact Us
Town of Parry Sound
52 Seguin Street
Parry Sound, ON P2A 1B4
T. (705) 746-2101
F. (705) 746-7461
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM ET
Closed on statutory holidays
