Ottawa

May 1, 2026

• Nomination and registration period begins

August 21, 2026

• 2 p.m.: Deadline to file nomination papers to run for mayor, councillor, or trustee, or to drop out

August 24, 2026

• Nominated candidates certified

September 1, 2026

• Voters’ List available to candidates upon written request
• First day voters can update their info on the Voters’ List
• First day voters can apply for a special mail-in ballot
• First day voters can appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf

September 11, 2026

• Election signs can start going up

September 15, 2026

• 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to apply for a special mail-in ballot

September 20, 2026

• 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to update information on Voters’ List

October 1, 2026

• List of changes to Voters’ List provided to candidates>
• Final Expense Limits Certificate to be provided to candidates and third party advertisers

October 1, 2, 3, and 4, 2026

• 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Special Advance Voting Days

October 16, 2026

• 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Advance Voting Day
• 8 p.m.: Deadline for special mail-in ballots to be received

October 23, 2026

• 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to register as a third-party advertiser

October 26, 2026

• 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Voting Day

October 29, 2026

• Election signs must be removed from private and public property