Municipal and School Board Elections


Municipal and School Board Elections 2026

On Monday, October 26, 2026, voters in Ontario will elect mayors, councillors, school board trustees and other elected officials in municipal elections held across the Province.

The District School Board of Niagara has 11 elected trustee members who represent the 12 municipalities within the Niagara Region.

Candidate and Community Resources

For general information about the election process, visit the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing election website.

For local details, including voting locations and procedures, please visit your municipality’s election site.

This webpage is provided for general information only. The District School Board of Niagara does not administer the election process. For questions related to nominations, voting, or election procedures, please contact the Clerk’s office of your local municipality.

Interested in Becoming a School Board Trustee?

Find out what school trustees do, how to become a trustee, and everything you need to know about school boards at elections.ontarioschooltrustees.org
 

Key Dates — 2026 School Board Elections

May 1, 2026 Nomination and Campaign Period Begins 
August 21, 2026 (by 2pm) Nomination Day (Last Day to be Nominated)
Final Day for Withdrawal of Candidacy
October 26, 2026  Voting Day
November 14, 2026
 2022-2026 Term of Office Ends
November 15, 2026  2026-2030 Term of Office Begins
December 31, 2026  Election Campaign Period Ends
November 14, 2030  School Board Term of Office Ends