The nomination period for the 2026 Municipal Elections has closed, 181 candidates certified, 10 candidates acclaimed

The candidate nomination period for the 2026 Municipal Elections has closed. The nomination period began on Friday, May 1, and ended today at 2 pm. 181 candidates were certified, with 10 candidates being elected by acclamation.

Candidate nomination certification

The City Clerk has certified all candidates in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (the MEA). The MEA requires the City Clerk to examine each nomination that has been filed to ensure it meets the requirements of the MEA and, if satisfied, certify the nomination. All certified candidates will appear on the ballot in the upcoming 2026 Municipal Elections, except those elected by acclamation.

10 certified candidates elected by acclamation

The City Clerk has also certified the following 10 candidates for the Offices of City Councillor and School Board Trustee who have been elected by acclamation:

Office of City Councillor

• Riley Brockington, Ward 16 River
• David Brown, Ward 21 Rideau-Jock

Office of School Board Trustee

• Scott Phelan, Ottawa Catholic School Board, Zone 1
• Sandra Moore, Ottawa Catholic School Board, Zone 2
• Brian Coburn, Ottawa Catholic School Board, Zone 3
• Joanne MacEwan, Ottawa Catholic School Board, Zone 5
• Mark D Mullan, Ottawa Catholic School Board, Zone 8
• Dan Boudria, Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est, Zone 8
• Johanne Lacombe, Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est, Zone 9
• André J. Thibodeau, Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est, Zone 11

To view the list of certified candidates and candidates elected by acclamation visit ottawa.ca/vote or contact the City of Ottawa’s Elections Office. 

Registration process and deadline for third party advertisers

The registration deadline for third party advertisers is Friday, October 23, at 4:30 pm. An individual, corporation or trade union may register as a third party by filing a notice of registration in person at the Elections Office, during regular office hours. There is no registration fee for third party advertisers. More information can be found on ottawa.ca/vote or by contacting the Elections Office.

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