Elections

Information and results of the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections will be posted here.

Key Election Dates for the Year 2026

May 1 - Nomination period commences. Closes August 21.
August 21 - Nomination Day.
August 24 - Certification of nomination papers before 4 p.m. - Acclamations after 4 p.m.
August 1 to September 1 - Receipt of Preliminary List of Electors (PLE) from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) on a date between August 1 and September 1 of an election year as agreed upon by the Clerk and MPAC.
September 1 - Period for revisions to the voters' list (September 1 - October 26).
October 14 to 26 - Internet & Telephone Voting open.
October 26 - Election Day.
November 15 - New Council Term Start Date.

In order to be eligible to vote in the Parry Sound Municipal Election, on Election Day you must be a Canadian citizen, 18 years or older and reside in Parry Sound, or be an owner or tenant of land in Parry Sound, or be the spouse of such owner or tenant.

Contact the Municipal Clerk at 705-746-2101 or e-mail electionhelp@parrysound.ca to confirm whether you are on the Voter's list.

You may also come to the Town Office up to 8:00 PM on Election Day to check if you are on the Voter's List and, if not, subject to eligibility, can get added to it and receive your Voter Information Letter with all information on the voting process.

Internet and Telephone Voting

Since 2014, the voting method in the Parry Sound municipal election is vote by telephone or internet only. Voters can vote by telephone from anywhere in North America and by internet from anywhere in the world during the election time frame. Check Election History - Telephone and Internet Voting.

Eligible electors should receive a Voter Information Letter (VIL) in the mail with information on how to access the internet and telephone voting. If you did not receive a VIL, contact the Municipal Clerk at 705-746-2101 or e-mail electionhelp@parrysound.ca

The Town Office has a voting station set up with a computer. Town staff are also available for anyone requiring assistance to vote by internet or telephone.

2026 Certified Candidates and Third Parties

The following candidates have filed their nomination papers in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act section 33, and have been certified by the Clerk. Candidates are ordered alphabetically by last name.

Mayor

Councillor

School Trustee, Near North District School Board, Zone 4, (English Public)

School Trustee, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District Separate School Board, Area 5, (English Separate) (from Town of Bracebridge Returning Office)

Conseiller Scolaire, Conseil Scolaire Public du Nord-Est de l'Ontario, Secteur A, (French Public) (from Municipality of East Ferris Returning Office)

Conseillere Scolaire, Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir Board #64, Région #1, (French Catholic) (from City of Barrie Returning Office)

Third Party

2022 Election Financial Statements - Candidates and Third Party Advertisers

Every Candidate shall file the "Financial Statement - Auditor's Report " Form 4 on or before 2:00 PM, March 31, 2023 with the Clerk with whom their nomination was filed in accordance with Section 88.25 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended reflecting the Candidate's election campaign finances as of December 31 in the year of the election.

Clerk's Statement of Candidate Campaign Report Filing

Office of Mayor:

Vanessa BACKMAN

Eric HANSMAN - No Statement filed

Jamie MCGARVEY

Office of Councillor:

George ASHFORD