If you are interested in registering as a candidate, ensure that your nomination papers are filed between May 1, 2026 and Aug. 21, 2026. Candidates may not begin campaigning until all necessary documents are filed with the Clerk’s Office. Candidates are asked to please make an appointment with the Deputy Returning Officer to file their paperwork. Please email bbrunt@northstormont.ca or call us at tel. 613-984-2821.
Mayor (1 position)
Deputy Mayor (1 position)
Councilor (3 positions)
Nomination papers for school boards must be obtained and filed at the appropriate Municipal Office for the following offices:
English Public School Board Trustee - Upper Canada District School Board
One (1) to be elected by all voters in the Township of North Stormont, Russell Township & Township of North Dundas. Nominations for this office must be filed with the Township of Russell Township.
English Separate School Board Trustee - Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
One (1) to be elected by all voters in the Township of South Stormont, Township of North Stormont, Municipality of South Dundas and Township of North Dundas. Nominations for this office must be filed with the Township of South Stormont.
French Public School Board Trustee - Conseil des ecoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario
One (1) to be elected by all voters in the Township of South Stormont, Township of North Stormont, Township of South Glengarry, Township of North Glengarry, Municipality of South Dundas, Township of North Dundas and the City of Cornwall. Nominations for this office must be filed with the City of Cornwall.
French Separate School Board Trustee - Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien
One (1) to be elected by all voters in the Township of South Stormont, Township of North Stormont, Township of South Glengarry, Township of North Glengarry, Municipality of South Dundas, Township of North Dundas. Nominations for this office must be filed with the Township of North Glengarry.
You may run as a candidate if you:
Resides in the local municipality or is the owner or tenant of land there, or the spouse of such owner or tenant;
Are a Canadian citizen;
Are at least 18 years old; and
Are not prohibited from voting under subsection (3) or otherwise by law. 2002, c. 17, Sched. D, s. 5 (2); 2005, c. 5, s. 46 (1).
The following people are disqualified from being elected as a member of council, or from holding office as a member of council:
- a judge of any court
- a member of the Provincial Legislature, the Federal House of Commons or Senate who has not resigned from their office by the close of nominations. Proof of resignation must be provided by the close of nominations or the Clerk will not certify the nomination
- a candidate who failed to file the necessary financial statement or exceeded the prescribed spending limit in the last municipal election or by-election
Township of North Stormont Employees
- Employees of the Township of North Stormont who wish to run for Mayor or Councillor must take an unpaid leave of absence before filing a nomination paper.
- The employee must provide a copy of the documentation showing that they have taken the leave of absence and the effective date.
The following people are disqualified from being elected as a school board trustee, or from holding office on any school board:
- a clerk, treasurer, deputy-clerk or deputy-treasurer of any municipality within the area of jurisdiction of the school board except those on an unpaid leave of absence
- a member of the Provincial Legislature, the Federal House of Commons or Senate who has not resigned from their office by the close of nominations. Proof of resignation must be provided by the close of nominations or the Clerk will not certify the nomination
- a candidate who failed to file the necessary financial statement or exceeded the prescribed spending limit in the last municipal election or by-election
School Board Employees
- Employees of any school board (including supply teachers) are disqualified from being elected as school board trustee or from holding office on any school board, except during a leave of absence.
- The employee must be on a leave of absence before filing their nomination paper.
- They must provide the Clerk with documentation showing that they have taken the leave of absence and the effective date.
Candidates are not allowed to spend money to campaign or ask for or accept contributions before filing nomination forms.
Campaign spending limits will be provided when filing your nomination forms.
To run for a position on Council (Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor) or School Board Trustee for the 2026 Municipal Election, you must file nomination papers.
To file a nomination, you must provide:
- nomination paper
- at least 25 declaration of endorsements
- current acceptable identification
- nomination filing fee (paid by cash, debit card, certified cheque or money order, payable to ‘Township North Stormont’)
- the filing fee is $200 for candidates running for Mayor and $100 for Deputy Mayor, Councillor or school board trustee candidates
- nomination fees are refunded to candidates once they file the required financial statement
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Candidate Information packages are available for pick up at the Township office during regular office hours (8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday).
To schedule an appointment to file the nomination documents, candidates can contact the Clerk’s office either by email: acleary@northstormont.ca OR by phone: 613-984-2821 ext. 223.