THE 2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
The 2026 Municipal Election for the Township of Dawn-Euphemia Township, will be held on Monday October 26, 2026. Council has agreed to use the Vote-By-Mail process again this election. Voters can fill out their ballots in the privacy and convenience of their own home, then mail their ballot back in the postage paid return envelope for counting. Casting a vote is as easy as mailing a letter.
If you are interested in running for Municipal Council, now is the time to get involved in the future of your community! Nomination forms for the offices of (1) Mayor and (4) Councillors will be accepted by the Clerk from May 1, 2026 to August 21, 2026. Nomination forms must be filed with the Clerk, in person, at the Municipal Office, 4591 Lambton Line in Rutherford. The Term of office is (4) four years commencing November 15, 2026 to November 14, 2030.
The following Municipal Council Members were acclaimed in 2022. The term of Council commenced November 15, 2022 and will end November 14, 2026.
| Acclaimed Candidate | Office |
| Alan BROAD | Mayor |
| Ann GRAY | Councillor |
| Paul LEBOEUF | Councillor |
| Mark MCGUIRE | Councillor |
| Jason MEYER | Councillor |
Candidate Qualifications
A person is eligible, if on the day he/she files his/her nomination, is:
- A Canadian Citizen;
- 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 or otherwise, by law.
- Not disqualified for violation of financial requirements or violations of requirement for filing financial information;
- Not disqualified by any Act from holding Office;
- Not disqualified under the provisions as outline in MEA, S.90(2) and 91(1).
Its easy to file your nomination!
- Nomination Form & Declaration of Qualifications Form– nominations must be on the prescribed form and must be filed with the Clerk in person. Emails or faxes will not be accepted;
- Nomination Filing Fee– $200 for the position of Mayor and $100 for Councillor (cash or debit, certified cheque or money order). Fee is refundable under MEA, S.88.25(1).
- Proof of ID and Qualifying Address.
