Become a candidate in the upcoming municipal election: Candidate nominations open May 1

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The candidate nomination period opens Friday, May 1, at 8:30 a.m. Candidates may run for Mayor of Mississauga, City/Regional Councillor or School Board Trustee. Anyone interested in running in the upcoming municipal election must book an in-person appointment with an election official to file a nomination. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, August 21 at 2 p.m.

Running as a candidate for Mayor or City/Regional Councillor

To run in the municipal election (Mayor or City/Regional Councillor), you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a resident of the City of Mississauga, or the owner or tenant of property in Mississauga, or the spouse of an owner or tenant of property in Mississauga
• Not be prohibited under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 or any other law

Running as a candidate for School Board Trustee

To run for School Board Trustee, you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a resident within the school board’s area
• Not be prohibited under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 or any other law
• Meet the school board’s voter qualifications (for example, being Roman Catholic or having French language rights)

How to register as a candidate

To become a registered candidate, you must complete all three steps below.

Step 1: Complete the nomination package

Download and fill out all required forms in the nomination package. Paper copies of the package will be available beginning April 24 at 8:30 a.m.

Step 2: File your nomination in person

Book an appointment online to meet with an Election Official and file your completed nomination package with valid identification.

New filing location:

Elections Office
3235 Mavis Rd.
Mississauga, ON L5C 1T7

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If candidates cannot file their nomination in person, they may appoint an agent to file on their behalf. To appoint an agent, contact the Elections Office at 905-615-3389 or email election.office@mississauga.ca to request the Agent Authorization form.

Step 3: Pay the nomination fee

• Mayor – $200
• City/Regional Councillor – $100
• School Board Trustee – $100

Free workshops for potential candidates

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario offers free workshops for people who are thinking about running for municipal office. Workshops are available for:

• Underrepresented candidates
• Youth
• Indigenous Peoples
• Current elected officials
• Community members considering municipal office

Watch the recording of the 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Information Session held on March 26, 2026.

Learn more about becoming a candidate in the upcoming municipal election.

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