Elections

• AMO's Lead Where You Live is a comprehensive guide for anyone considering running in the 2026 municipal election. This resource walks you through what municipal councils do, what it means to serve your community, and the steps involved in launching a successful campaign. Whether you’re exploring the idea or preparing to file your nomination, this guide provides practical information, tools, and insights to support your journey.
• By-law 2026-05 regulates the use of election signs in the Township.
• By-law 2026-11 regulates the use of municipal resources during the election.
• Municipal Elections Act

The certified list of candidates for the upcoming Municipal Election on October 26, 2026 will be available August 2026.

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

• First day to file a Nomination Paper for the offices of Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustee.

• First day to file a notice of registration as a third party advertiser.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

• Candidate and Third Party Advertiser Training, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (virtual via Zoom)

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

• Deadline for candidates to
  • File a nomination
  • Withdraw a nomination
  • Change office

Monday, August 24, 2026

• Last day for the Clerk to certify candidate nomination papers.
• Declaration of candidates elected by acclamation, if applicable.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

• Voters’ List available to candidates.

Monday, October 19, 2026

• The advanced voting period is from October 19, 2026 until Election Day, Monday October 26, 2026.

Monday, October 26, 2026

• Voting Day.

Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Township of South Frontenac Nominations in the Township of South Frontenac for the offices of:

• 1 Mayor (Elected at Large)

8 Councillors (2 for each of the 4 Electoral Districts as follows)

• Bedford District (2 Councillors)
• Portland District (2 Councillors)
• Loughborough District (2 Councillors)
• Storrington District (2 Councillors)
  
  
• 1 English Language Public School Board Trustees (Limestone District School Board) Township of South Frontenac (Elected At Large)
• 1 English Language Separate School Board Trustees (Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board) Townships of Central Frontenac, North Frontenac and South Frontenac (Elected at Large)

Note: The Township of South Frontenac has been designated as lead municipality for the English Language Separate School Board Trustees electoral group.

• 1 French Language Public School Board Trustee
  (le Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario) – Geographic Region 2
  All municipalities in the Counties of Hastings, Prince Edward, Lennox & Addington,
  and Frontenac (Elected at Large)

Note: The City of Kingston has been designated as lead municipality for the French Language Public School Board Trustee electoral group.

• 1 French Language Separate School Board Trustee
  (le Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est) – Electoral Zone 1
  All municipalities in the Counties of Hastings, Prince Edward, Lennox & Addington,
  and Frontenac (Elected at Large)

Note: The City of Kingston has been designated as lead municipality for the French Language Separate School Board Trustee electoral group.

Nominations related to elections administered by the Township of South Frontenac may be made by submitting, at the Clerk’s Office, Town Hall, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, nominations on the prescribed form (Nomination Paper), and the prescribed nomination filing fee of $200 for Mayor and $100 for Councillor or School Board Trustee. The filing fee is payable by cash, certified cheque, money order, or debit.
A nomination must be signed by the candidate and may be filed in person or by an agent between Friday, May 1, 2026, and Thursday, August 20, 2026, during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and on Friday, August 21, 2026 (Nomination Day) between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The nomination of a person for an office on a council must be endorsed by at least 25 persons.

Beginning January 1, 2024, the Chief Electoral Officer of Ontario (Elections Ontario) became responsible for maintaining the voters’ list used in municipal elections and school board elections, a role previously held by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).

What does this mean for voters?

You must now register or update your voter information through Elections Ontario by visiting www.registertovoteon.ca.

The shift to Elections Ontario managing the municipal voters’ list means that all voter registration, updates, and corrections now go through Elections Ontario.

About the Elections Ontario’s portal

You can now use Elections Ontario’s Voter Registration portal to:

• Confirm your voter information
• Update your name or address
• Add yourself if you’re missing
• Remove outdated information
• Register property‑based eligibility (important in cottage country municipalities)

After September 1 up until election day: contact elections@southfrontenac.net or call 613-376-3027, to add your name to the list. You will need to come to the Council Chambers at 4432 George Street in Sydenham between 8:30 am – 4:30 pm to show ID. Tenants will need to bring proof of residency (e.g. a utility bill, internet bill, driver’s licence, etc.). Photo ID is not required, but the ID must be an original, certificate or notarial copy showing the person's name and qualifying address. See this list of acceptable ID and this form which you'll need to fill out to make an addition or correction to the voter's list.

Once you are registered on the voters list, you should receive your Voter Instruction Letter.

To vote you must

• Be a Canadian citizen
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a Resident, Owner or Tenant of a Property in Ontario or Spouse of a Non-Resident Elector (see definitions below)
• Not be prohibited from voting under any law

Resident Elector

A resident elector is where a person lives and is eligible to vote in that municipality's election. A person is only allowed to have one residence.

Non-Resident Elector

If a person lives in one municipality, but owns or rents property in another municipality, then they are a non-resident elector and able to vote in that municipality's election.

Spouse of Non-Resident Elector

If a person lives in one municipality, and qualifies as a spouse of a non-resident elector, then they are able to vote in that municipality's election.

Students

Students can vote in the municipality where they attend school and can also vote in the municipality where they live.

A person is qualified to be elected or hold office, who, as of the day he or she files his or her nomination is:

• Entitled to be an elector under the Municipal Elections Act, s.17
  • Is a Canadian citizen;
  • Is at least 18 years of age;
  • Resides in the local municipality, or is the owner or tenant of land in the local municipality, or the spouse of such a person; and
  • Is not prohibited from voting as noted otherwise by law.
  • Not disqualified for violation of financial requirements or violations of requirements for filing financial information.
  • Not disqualified by any Act from holding such office
  • Not disqualified under the provisions as outlined in MEA, s 90(2) and 91(1)

For the 2026 Municipal Election the nomination period is from May 1, 2026 to August 21, 2026. Nominations may be filed either in person or by an agent with the Returning Officer on the prescribed forms, during normal business hours between Friday, May 1, 2026 to Thursday, August 20, 2026, and on Friday, August 21, 2026 (Nomination Day) between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.

How to Submit Nomination Forms

To run for the office of Mayor, Councillor or School Board Trustee, candidates must:

• File a completed Nomination Paper - Form 1(link is external)
• File a completed Endorsement of Nomination - Form 2(link is external) (only applicable to candidates running for Mayor or Councillor)
• Pay the filing fee as described below
• Provide proof of identity

Note: Nomination forms are public documents and are available for inspection at the Elections Office.  

Appointments are not required, however candidates or their agents may schedule an appointment to file their nomination and may contact the Elections Office by phone at 613-376-3027 or by email at elections@southfrontenac.net in order to do so. 

Please see the 2026 Municipal Election Candidates Guide for more information.

Filing Fee

The filing fee must accompany the nomination. The prescribed nomination fee is $200.00 for the Head of Council (Mayor) and $100.00 for all other offices. The filing fee is payable by cash, certified cheque, money order or by a debit card.

Withdrawal of Nomination

If a candidate wishes to withdraw completely, the candidate must file a written withdrawal of their candidacy by no later than 2:00 pm on Friday, August 21, 2026 (Nomination Day) in the Clerk's Office.

Candidate and Third Party Advertiser Orientation Session

Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 6:30 pm

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will host a virtual orientation session for registered candidates and third-party advertisers. 

This training includes an overview of the responsibilities set out in the legislation for both candidates and third-party advertisers, as well as a general overview of the roles and responsibilities of members of council for those individuals considering running for a council seat. 

More information regarding this session as well as nomination forms and candidate resources will be posted in the near future.

2026 Candidates' Guide

See the Ontario government's 2026 Candidates' Guide for detailed information on how to run as a candidate for municipal council and school board elections.

Commonly Used Forms

Nomination Form - Form 1
[Form 1]

Endorsement of Nomination  - Form 2
[Form 2]

Appointment for Voting Proxy - Form 3
[Form 3]

Financial Statement – Auditor's Report Candidate - Form 4
[Form 4]

Financial Statement – Financial Statement - Form 5
[Form 5]

Notice of Extension of Campaign Period - Form 6
[Form 6]

Notice of Registration – Third Party - Form 7
[Form 7]

Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report Third Party - Form 8
[Form 8]

Declaration of Identity - Form 9
[Form 9]

2026 Third-Party Advertisers' Guide

See the Ontario government's 2026 Third-Party Advertisers' Guide for more information on how to register as a third-party advertiser in municipal council and school board elections.

• Official Election Results and Declaration of Election Results
• 2022 Vote Count Summary

• Official Election Results and Declaration of Election Results

•  Results from 2014 Municipal Election