Mississauga gets ready for the 2026 Municipal Election

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Mississauga is preparing for the next municipal election. This will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026. Voters will choose Mississauga’s Mayor, City/Regional Councillors and School Board Trustees.

Why voting matters

Mississauga’s municipal election affects many parts of your daily life. Municipal government makes decisions about transit, parks, community programs, roads and emergency services.

When you vote, you help choose the people who make these decisions. Your vote helps shape your neighbourhood and your community.

Important candidate information

Interested in becoming a candidate in the upcoming election?

To qualify as a candidate you must be:

• A Canadian citizen
• At least 18 years old
• A resident in the City of Mississauga; or
• A non-resident of Mississauga and you or your spouse owns or rents property in the City

Join the candidate information session

If you want to run for office or learn how the election works, you can join an in-person candidate information session. This session is hosted by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the City of Mississauga.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
6 to 9 p.m.
Mississauga City Hall – Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
300 City Centre Drive

No registration is needed.

There are also other free workshops offered by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario throughout March, April and May 2026.

Voter information

Who can vote?

The Municipal Elections Act, 1996 sets the rules for municipal elections. This includes who can vote.

You can vote in Mississauga’s 2026 Municipal Election if you are:

• A Canadian citizen
• At least 18 years or older
• A resident in the City of Mississauga, or a non-resident and you or your spouse owns or rents property in Mississauga
• Not restricted from voting under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 or any other applicable legislation

Check the Voters’ List

Make sure your information is up-to-date before voting. You can check, update or add your information for both municipal and provincial elections online now.

Use Elections Ontario’s Voter Registration service to get started.

Key election dates

• March 24, 2026 (6 to 9 p.m.) – Candidate information session at City Hall
• May 1, 2026 (8:30 a.m.) – Candidate nomination opens for Mayor, City/Regional Councillor and School Board Trustee
• August 21, 2026 (2 p.m.) – Candidate nominations close
• October 2026 – Advance voting days take place
• October 26, 2026 – Election voting day

Learn more about Mississauga’s election at mississauga.ca/election.

Background

Mississauga’s last municipal election was held on October 24, 2022. A by-election for Mayor and Ward 5 Councillor took place on June 10, 2024.

In Ontario, municipal elections happen every four years. Voters elect a mayor, city/regional councillors and school board trustees. If someone leaves their position before the next election, a by-election is held.

The Municipal Elections Act, 1996 sets the rules for how all municipal and school board elections in Ontario are run. In Mississauga, the City Clerk is responsible for running the municipal election in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act.

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