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Candidate Information

Candidate Requirements

To become a candidate in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, a person must show proof of their identity and qualifying address, including a photo and signature, their nomination paper and the appropriate filing fee ($200 for Office of Mayor, $100 for all other offices).

Candidates for Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors must provide at least 25 endorsements of nomination from eligible Tiny Township voters. The nomination paper and endorsement of nomination forms must have original signatures.

 

Nomination Period

Nominations for the 2026 Municipal Election open on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., and close on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.   

All candidates are required to book an appointment with the Clerk to file their nomination papers. To schedule an appointment, please email elections@tiny.ca. 

 

Candidate Information Package

 

Withdrawal of Nomination

Candidates may withdraw their nomination up to 2:00 p.m. on Nomination Day, Friday, August 21, 2026.

Candidate List: Upon the filing of a nomination, the name of the candidate shall be published on the Town’s website.

Commencement of Campaigning: No person shall campaign for office until their nomination papers have been officially filed.

 

Filing Fees

  • Filing fee for nomination to the position of Mayor is $200.00.
  • Filing fee for nominations to Deputy Mayor, Councillor, or School Board Trustee is $100.00.
  • Payment must be made by cash, certified cheque, debit, or money order payable to the Township of Tiny.  

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