Town of Cobourg Prepares for 2026 Municipal Election

Cobourg Votes information begins rolling out

Cobourg, ON (February 9, 2026) – The Town of Cobourg is reminding residents that 2026 is a Municipal Election year, and election-related information will be appearing in municipal buildings and facilities across the community.

The 2026 Municipal and School Board Election will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026, with the voting period opening on Friday, October 16, 2026. Voting in the municipality will be conducted online, making it easy and convenient for eligible voters to cast their ballot from anywhere.

To support voters who may need assistance, Voter Help Centres will be available during the voting period. Details on locations, hours, and available services will be shared closer to the election.

More detailed election information will be available on the Town’s official election website, CobourgVotes.ca, which launches at the end of March 2026. The site will include key dates, voting information, candidate details, and frequently asked questions.

“Exercising your right to vote is one of the most important ways residents can shape their community,” said Brent Larmer, Municipal Clerk for the Town of Cobourg. “We encourage residents to ensure they are on the Voters List, stay informed, and participate.”

Residents with questions about the municipal election are encouraged to contact the Town of Cobourg Clerk’s Office by email at CobourgVotes@cobourg.ca or by phone at 905-372-4301.

Voter Registration
Residents are encouraged to ensure they are on the Voters List and that their information is accurate. Elections Ontario maintains the Permanent Register of Electors for Ontario, which is used for municipal elections. Voters can confirm, update, or add their information at www.RegisterToVoteON.ca.

To be eligible to register for a municipal election, you must be:

• 18 years of age or older;
• a Canadian citizen; and
• a resident of the municipality; or
  • a non-resident who owns or rents property in the municipality; or
  • the spouse of an owner or tenant of property in the municipality
• not prohibited from voting by law.
  

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) remains responsible for collecting school support information from eligible electors. Residents may update their designation online at mpac.ca/schoolsupport. 

Running for Office
The candidate nomination period opens on May 1, 2026. The Town of Cobourg will be sharing more candidate information soon.

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering a free online workshop on April 8, 2026, titled "Running for Municipal Office – Everything You Need to Know as an Underrepresented Candidate.” For more details and to register, visit amo.on.ca.