Elections

Key Dates

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 8:30am: Nomination Period Begins

• First day to file a Nomination Paper for the offices of Mayor, Reeve, Councillor and School Board Trustee:
• Once the Nomination paper has been filed with the Clerk, candidates can start raising and spending money on their campaign.
• Preliminary spending limit is provided to candidates.
• Preliminary self-contribution limit is provided to candidates running for Mayor, Reeve, Councillor and School Board Trustee.
• First day to file a notice of registration as a third party advertiser:
• Third party advertisers cannot raise or spend money on their campaign, or advertise, until their registration is received/ processed by the Clerk.
• Preliminary spending limit is provided to third party advertisers upon certification.

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2 pm: Nomination Day

Deadline for candidates to:

• File a nomination;
• Withdraw a nomination;
• Change office

Monday, August 24, 2026: Certification Day

The Clerk shall examine all filed nomination forms prior to 4:00 pm and if satisfied, certify the nominations. By 4:00 pm the Clerk is to declare candidate(s) elected by acclamation, if any. 

Tuesday, September 1, 2026: Voters List

• The voters list is made available to candidates, by request.
• Revisions to the Voter's List: Individuals may apply to the Clerk’s Office until close of voting on October 26, 2026, to have their name added to or removed from the voters’ list, or to update their information. Requests may also be made to remove the name of a deceased person. 

Friday, October 23, 2026: Close of Third Party Advertiser Registration Period

Last day to register as a third party advertiser.

Friday, October 16, 2026: Advance Voting Commences

Advance Voting period begins on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

• Online voting opens at 10:00 am. 
• Telephone voting opens at 10:00 am.
• All Electors should have received a Voter Information Letter in the mail which includes a Personal "PIN" that will entitle the person to vote.
• A Voter Help Centre has been set up at our Municipal Office from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm where assistance is provided for online or telephone voting. 

Monday, October 26, 2026: Voting Day

Voting Day for the 2026 Municipal Election. 

• Voter Help Centre open at our Municipal Office from 8:30 am - 8:00 pm.
• Election day for paper voting at our Municipal Office from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm.
• Election results will be posted at the Shady Nook Recreation Centre beginning at 8:00 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm).

November 15, 2026

• New Term of Office Commences.

Information for Candidates

Candidate Registration

In order to register to become a candidate for Mayor, Reeve, Councillor or School Board Trustee in the upcoming election, you must be: 

• A Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old 
• A resident of the municipality, a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant
• Not legally prohibited from voting; and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.

Candidates are also required to pay a fee as follows:

• $100 for Councillor, Reeve or School Trustee;
• $200 for Mayor

Endorsement requirement

Candidates running for municipal council in the Township of Laurentian Valley, candidate must submit 25 original signatures endorsing your nomination. You do not have to submit endorsement signatures if you are running for school trustee. 

Candidates must use Form 2 included in the Municipal Council Nomination Package to collect the endorsement signatures. Anyone providing an endorsement signature must also fill in their name and address, including the postal code. Anyone providing an endorsement signature must be eligible to vote in the Township of Laurentian Valley on the day that they signed the endorsement. In addition to their endorsement, they will also be required to sign a declaration that they are eligible to vote in the Township of Laurentian Valley.

Nomination Period

Individuals intending to run for the office of Mayor,  Reeve, Councillor, or School Board Trustee may file nomination papers starting May 1, 2026. The final day to file nomination papers is August 21, 2026 by 2:00 p.m.

The filing period for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election nominations opens May 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. and closes August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Nominations must be filed in person at the office of the Clerk located at the Township of Laurentian Valley Municipal Office, 460 Witt Road, Pembroke , Ontario. Electronic submissions will not be accepted.

Appointments for nominations are required. To schedule an appointment, call 613-735-6291. Appointments are approximately 30 minutes. 

Nomination Packages

Municipal Council Nomination Package

School Board Trustee Nomination Package

So You Want to Run For Council: Candidate Information Sessions

Learn more about municipal powers, roles and responsibilities, the impact on family life, and more at these workshops! Three to choose from, including a virtual option. This municipally-sponsored event is free to attend.

Register Today: info@admastonbromley.com. 

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Unofficial List of Nominations

Unofficial List of Nominations

Positions for which a person may file a nomination paper for Municipal Office are as follows:

• Mayor - 1
• Reeve - 1
• Councillor - 5

School Board Offices for Which Persons May Be Nominated:

• English Public School Trustee - 1
• English Separate School Trustee - 1
• French Public School Trustee - 1 *File with the Town of Petawawa
• French Separate School Trustee - 1 *File with the Town of Petawawa

Mayor (one required)

Reeve (one required)

Councillor (five required)

Trustee (one required)

Renfrew County District School Board (Laurentian Valley & North Algona Wilberforce)

Trustee (one required)

Renfrew County Catholic District School Board (Laurentian Valley, Admaston/Bromley, North Algona Wilberforce, Bonnechere Valley)

Trustee (one required)

Conseil des ecoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario (Renfrew County, Lanark County, South Algonquin Township)

Trustee (one required)

Conseil des ecoles catholiques du Centre-Est (Renfrew County & South Algonquin Township)

Resources

The 2026 candidates’ guide is available for Ontario municipal council and school board elections.

Find out how to run as a candidate in Ontario municipal council and school board elections.  This guide provides information to candidates for the 2026 municipal and school board elections. The information also applies to any by-elections that may be held during the 2026–2030 council and school board term.

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 2026 Candidates' Guide -Ontario Municipal council and school board elections,

The 2026 Voter’s Guide is available for Ontario municipal council and school board elections.

Find out who is eligible to vote, how to vote and how you can support candidates in Ontario municipal council and school board elections. This guide provides information to voters for the 2026 municipal and school board elections. The information also applies to any by-elections that may be held during the 2026–2030 council and school board term.

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 2026 Voters' Guide-Ontario municipal council and school board elections.

2022 Election Results

Other Results

Mayor - Steve Bennett (acclaimed)

Trustee, Renfrew County Public District School Board - Michael Guenette (acclaimed)

Trustee, Renfrew County Catholic District School Board - Pat O'Grady (acclaimed)

Trustee, Conseil des Ecoles Publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario - Colette Stitt (acclaimed)

View the 2022 election results