2026 Municipal Election

The Municipality of Lambton Shores Council approved the use of internet voting for 2026. The Municipality of Lambton Shores has successfully used this voting method since 2018.

For the 2026 election, Simply Voting will be providing secure, user-friendly online voting system.

More information about how to vote, including video tutorials, will be shared closer to the voting period.

View By-Law 6 of 2026: Alternative Voting Method

Election Day is Monday, October 26, 2026. There will be an online voting period leading up to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day

The Voting Period is set for October 16, 2026 at 9:00am through to October 26, 2026 at 8:00pm

The new term of Council will be November 15, 2026 to November 14, 2030.

To check if you are on the Voters List, please submit the Check the Voters List Form.

Revision Period:  September 1 until the close of voting on October 26, 2026, eligible electors may submit an application to have their name added to or removed from the voters’ list, or to have their information amended.

Applications can be made to:

1. add or remove your name from the voters’ list; or
2. correct information relating to your qualifying address or school support

View the Notice of Voters List and Start of the Revision Period for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election

The Municipality will offer a Voting Help Centre during the voting period. The Voting Help Centre will be located at the administration building (9577 Port Franks Road, Thedford).

Voting Help Centre Dates and Times:

• October 16, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:30pm
• October 17, 2026 from 9:00am to 1:00pm
• October 19, 2026 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
• October 20, 2026 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
• October 21, 2026 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
• October 22, 2026 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
• October 23, 2026 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
• October 24, 2026 from 9:00am to 1:00pm
• October 26, 2026 (Election Day) from 8:30am to 8:00pm

The Municipality of Lambton Shores has a ward system with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor elected at large. In the Municipal election, you will have the opportunity to cast a vote for:

1. Mayor (one elected at large)
2. Deputy Mayor (one elected at large)
3. Ward Councillor (one elected by each ward)

Helpful Ward Maps:

• Ward Map
• Wards 1 and 2 dividing line
• Wards 4 and 5 dividing line

On Election Day, the Clerk will declare the unofficial results. Results will be shared on the Municipal website as soon as possible once the voting period closes.

• 2026 Voter's Guide (MMAH)
• 2026 Accessibility Plan
• Internet Voting - Election Policies and Procedures for the 2026 Ontario Municipal Elections

See the table below for Mayor candidates - one (1) to be elected

See the table below for Deputy Mayor candidates - one (1) to be elected

See the table below for Councillor - Ward 1 candidates - one (1) to be elected

See the table below for Councillor - Ward 2 candidates.

See the table below for Councillor - Ward 3 candidates.

See the table below for Councillor - Ward 4 candidates - one (1) to be elected

See the table below for Councillor - Ward 5 candidates - one (1) to be elected

See the table below for Councillor - Ward 6 candidates.

See the table below for Councillor - Ward 7 candidates - one (1) to be elected

See the table below for Trustee - St. Clair Catholic District School Board (English Separate School Board) candidates - one (1) to be elected

Third party advertising refers to advertisements or other materials that support, promote or oppose a candidate, or support, promote or oppose a “yes” or “no” answer to a question on the ballot. The meaning of “third party” in this context means a person or entity who is not a candidate.

Third party advertising is separate from any candidate’s campaign, and must be done independently from a candidate. Any advertisements or materials that are made and distributed by a candidate, or under a candidate’s direction, are part of the candidate’s campaign.

A third party advertisement is an advertisement in any broadcast, print, electronic or other medium that promotes, supports or opposes a candidate, or a “yes” or “no” answer to a question on the ballot. Advertisement includes traditional ads as well as materials such as brochures or signs.

Below are important dates for Third Party Advertisers, in addition to the dates listed in the Candidates section above:

• Thursday, December 31, 2026: End of Campaign period for Third Party Advertisers
• Tuesday, March 30, 2027 at 2:00pm: Deadline for Third Party Advertisers to file their Financial Statement - Form 8

• 2026 Third Party Advertisers’ Guide (MMAH)
• Notice of Registration - Third Party - Form 7
• Financial Statement - Form 8
• Municipal Elections Act, 1996