Are you interested in running in the upcoming 2026 Municipal Election?
The Township of Southgate has prepared a Candidate Information Package for individuals considering running for office. The package includes important details about the nomination process, key dates, and required forms.
You can access the package and required documents using the links below.
Printed copies are also available at the Township of Southgate Administration Office, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Candidate Information Package
- Nomination Paper - Form 1
- Endorsement of Nomination - Form 2
- Consent to Release Personal Information - SEL2
- Declaration of Qualifications - SEL3
- Proper Use of the Voter's List - SEL13
To file your nomination papers, please book an appointment with a member of the Clerk's department by emailing election@southgate.ca or by phone at 519-923-2110.
The Municipal Elections Act states that documents and materials filed with or prepared by the clerk or any other election official under the Act are a public record, and until their destruction, may be inspected by any person at the clerk's office at a time when the office is open. This includes names and qualifying addresses of electors who have endorsed a nomination.
Once a candidate has filed their nomination, the candidate's name is added to the list of registered candidates available on southgatevotes.ca.
Campaigning is not permitted until your nomination papers have been officially filed.
