Candidate Nominations
Thinking of Running for Council?
Nominations open May 1st for the 2026 Municipal Election in the Township of Chapple.
If you are interested in becoming a candidate, please review the information below and submit your completed nomination package to the Clerk’s Office.
Key Dates
Nomination Period: May 1, 2026 – August 21, 2026 (until 2:00 pm)
Deadline to Withdrawal Nomination: August 21, 2026 by 2:00 pm
Nomination Deadline: August 21, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Certification of Nominations: August 24, 2024
Voting Day: October 26, 2026
Voting Results: October 27, 2026
Appointment of Reeve and Council: November 16, 2026
How to File a Nomination
To become a certified candidate, you must submit your nomination in person to the Clerk (or designate).
Required Documents
All forms must be signed in front of the Clerk or designate.
Identification Requirements
You must provide:
- One piece of government-issued photo ID, OR
- Two pieces of ID showing your name and municipal address
Nomination Fees
- Reeve: $200.00
- Councillor: $100.00
Payment must be made by cash, certified cheque, or e-transfer.
Eligibility to Run
Please refer to the 2026 candidates’ guide — Ontario municipal council and school board elections.
Before You File
Candidates are encouraged to review:
- Ontario’s 2026 Candidates’ Guide
- Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
- Township By-law 1781 – Use of Municipal Resources During Campaign Period
After the Election
Candidates must submit financial statements by March 30, 2027.
Candidate Package
The full Candidate Package and Information Pamphlet are available below. Printed copies can also be picked-up during business hours at the Municipal Office, located at 54 Barwick Road.
Candidate Information Pamphlet
Questions?
For more information on filing your nomination, please contact:
Cindy Nielson, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer
Phone: 807-487-2354 ext. 3
Email: cao@chapple.on.ca
Courtney Marriott, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
Phone: 807-487-2354 ext. 5
Email: deputy@chapple.on.ca