Election Day is Monday October 26
Municipal elections are held every four years on the fourth Monday of October. Municipal government’s main priority is to provide public services that meet the important needs of their residents. Municipal governments raise a large portion of their money to finance these services through property taxes paid by residents and businesses in the municipality, with additional funding from user fees and non-tax revenue.
These municipal governments are governed by municipal councils. The main job of a municipal council is to make important decisions about municipal financing and services. In Ontario, each lower or single tier municipal council – like the Township of Pelee – is headed by a mayor, and members of council are referred to as councillors.
When it comes time for a municipal election, it is important to think about all the services your municipal government is responsible for providing, including but not limited to roads, policing, water, parks and recreation, drainage, and other environmental services. Learn who in your community best represents your position on the issues that mean the most to you.
Nominations for the Township of Pelee’s 2026 Municipal Election may be filed starting Friday, May 1, 2026.
Positions include Mayor and Councillor (4 at large). The Councillor candidate who receives the most votes total is appointed as Deputy Mayor.
Municipal elections also include Trustees for the following school boards: Greater Essex County District School Board, Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and Conseil scolaire catholique Providence.
Election day is on Monday, October 26, 2026. The term of office is from November 15, 2026 to November 14, 2030.
Anyone who wants to be a candidate in the 2026 Municipal Election must file a Nomination Form accompanied by a Declaration of Qualification and pay the filing fee ($200 for Mayor, $100 for all other positions).
Nomination forms for municipal council must be filed in person with the Clerk at the Municipal Office (1045 West Shore Road, Pelee Island) during the nomination period (May 1 to August 21, 2026). On Nomination Day (August 21), nominations will be accepted from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
An appointment is required with the Clerk to file nomination forms. To book an appointment, or to ask election questions, please call 519-724-2931 or email elections@pelee.ca
Nomination forms for English Public or English Separate School Board Trustee must be filed in Leamington.
Nomination forms for French Public or French Separate School Board Trustee must be filed in Windsor.
List of Candidates
This list remains unofficial until nominations have been certified.
Municipal Council
FELL, Patricia
