Candidate Resources
Helpful information and links for election candidates.
Useful resources
These resources may be from organizations across Ontario, and the Town of Oakville is not responsible for their accuracy. These resources may be updated as more information is released by the provincial government.
If you have questions, please contact elections@oakville.ca for more information.
- 2026 Candidates' Guide
- 2026 Lead Where You Live: A guide to running for municipal council
- 2026 Voters' Guide
- Nomination form (Nomination Paper - Form 1)
- Endorsement of nomination form (Form 2)
- Financial statement form (Form 4)
- Oakville Votes: Procedures for voting and vote-counting equipment for the 2026 Oakville municipal election (pdf)
Looking for voter turnout during advance voting?
You can access to up-to-date voters’ list information through the candidate portal. During advance voting, you can request an updated download of the voters’ list hourly, which shows electors who have already voted.
Accessibility
Signs
- Election Sign information
- Map: Permitted election sign locations
- 2026 Election Signs Candidate Package (pdf)
Certified candidates
Ward maps with voting locations
Candidate sessions
Halton municipalities hosted a candidate information session for the 2026 municipal election on April 21, 2026. Watch the April 21 candidate session recording on YouTube.
The Town of Oakville hosted a candidate information session on August 11, 2026 to provide guidance on election rules, campaign requirements, the impact on family life and more.
- Election Workers
- Election Signs
Contact
Clerk's department
905-815-6015