Election Information for Voters
If you are a resident, owner or tenant (or spouse of) of property in Ontario, a Canadian citizen, and 18 years of age you can vote in Ontario’s municipal and school board elections.
Even if you voted in a recent election, you may not be on the Municipal Voters List.
Voters can cast their ballot in person on advance polling date, October 17th 2026, and election day, October 26th 2026 at the Golden Age Club, 22 Argentite Street, Cobalt for the following offices:
- Mayor (1)
The List of eligible voters for the upcoming municipal elections will be available from the Returning Officer/Clerk, beginning September 1, 2026.
We all play a role in ensuring a fair electoral system, and it is the responsibility of every elector to make sure their information is up-to-date and accurately reflected for electoral purposes.
Update on the Voter’s List
As of September 1, 2026, eligible voters should ensure their information is accurate on the Voter’s List. To be added, removed, or make corrections to your information, you may do so by visiting or contacting the Municipal Office at 118 Silver Street, Cobalt, with appropriate identification and proof of residence during regular business ours, from September 1, up to and including Voting Day (October 26, 2026), or by attending a voting station.
Update on Your School Support Information
Visit the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) website to update your school support designation.
Note: June 1 was the deadline to update school support designation, but eligible voters can still update their designation after June 1 using MPAC’s online portal. After submitting your update, you’ll receive an email confirmation. Share this confirmation with the municipality so your information can be updated on the final Voter’s List.
Include this link for MPAC school support update: https://www.mpac.ca/en/MakingChangesUpdates/SchoolSupportDesignation
Election Information for Candidates
The upcoming Municipal Election to elect a Mayor, Councillors and School Board Trustees will be held on October 26, 2026. This Four (4) Year Term of Office starts November 15, 2026 and will end on November 14, 2030.
Filing Nomination Papers
Nominations can be filed starting May 1st 2026 and ending August 21 at 2:00 p.m. Nomination papers may be filed in-person or by an agent (no fax or email) BY APPOINTMENT ONLY with the Municipal Clerk (or designated).
- The municipality has Nomination Packages available for interested candidates that can be downloaded here or can be picked up at the Municipal Office. If downloading, please add the following 5 forms.
- Nomination Paper – form 1
- Appointment for Voting Proxy – form 3
- Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report Candidate – form 4
- Financial statement – subsequent expenses – form 5
- Notice of extension of campaign period – form 6
- Identification must be provided at the time of filing your nomination paper. If an agent is filing on your behalf they must have identification for you and provide their own identification.
- Nomination fees are $100.00 for Councillors and $200.00 for the Office of Mayor.
Notice of Nomination
Nomination Paper – Form 1
School Board Trustees – English – Notice of Nomination for Office
School Board Trustees – (French) -Notice of Nomination for Office
Official Guides
The Province of Ontario has published their official online 2026 Candidate’s Guide for municipal elections as well as a 2026 Third Party Advertisers Guide.
Resources
2026-11 Use of Corporate Resources during an Election
Election Information and Results
Election information shall be posted here as it becomes available, including results and candidate lists.
Election Results
Declaration of Acclamation to Office for School Board
Resources
2026 Elections Manual
2026 Voter’s Guide
Timiskaming District Joint Compliance Audit Committee
By-Law 2025-35 – To Establish and Appoint the 2026-2029 Timiskaming District Joint Compliance Audit Committee
Information
TD01 – Notice to Municipal Electors
2026-07 To Delegate Authority during Lame Duck period
2026-18 Elections Policy
2026-16 – To Regulate Election Signs within the Town of Cobalt
2026-11 Use of Corporate Resources during an Election
Notice Of Election Form 2026
Accessibility Plan
Elections Policy – Accessibility Plan
Accessibility Customer Service Feedback Form
2026 Post Election Accessibility Report
We are hiring election workers for the upcoming 2026 Municipal Election!
Join the election team and take on the important task of working on Election Day (Monday, October 26, 2026) and Advance Voting Day (Saturday, October 17, 2026).
Employment Requirements
- Legally able to work in Canada
- Must successfully complete schedule training session for your assigned role
- Attention to detail and strong customer service skills required
- Fluency in English is required and other language an asset.
- Past Election experience is an asset (Municipal, Provincial or Federal)
- Election workers must not be related to any candidate running for office and must not be actively working for any election campaign.
Positions:
Lead Deputy Returning Officer (1 Position Available)
- Provide leadership support and guidance to other DRO’s as needed
- Attend mandatory training and review all training material prior to Voting Day
- Perform all duties of the Deputy Returning Officer
Deputy Returning Office (DRO) (2 Positions Available)
- Attend mandatory training and review all training material prior to Voting Day
- Assist with the set up of the voting station.
- Complete manual forms with accuracy, legibility and efficiency.
- Ensure staffing resources, supplies and poll layout conforms with Elections standards.
- Verify elector identification and qualifications to vote, issue ballots to eligible electors.
- Count the ballots and complete the paper-based Ballot Statement after the closing of the polls.
- Shut down the voting location, pack any poll materials and supplies to be returned to the municipal office.
- Administer Oaths as required
Poll Clerks (3 Positions Available)
- Attend mandatory training and review all training material prior to Voting Day
- Assist with the set-up of the voting station
- Assis DRO with election tasks
- Assist the DRO count the ballots and complete the paper-based Ballot Statement after the closing of the polls.
Information Officers (2 Positions Available)
- Attend mandatory training and review all training material prior to Voting Day
- Ensure the voting location is accessible to the electors.
- Complete tasks manually, using paper forms and lists at the voting location.
- Verify electors identification including name and address.
- Assist electors with disabilities, if required.
- Manage a large flow of electors within a voting location.
- Perform manual revision and additions to the List of Electors using hard copy forms.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
To Apply:
Please submit a brief resume with the following information:
- Your full name
- Contact information
- The position you are interested in
- Summarize your qualifications and relevant experience
Please send your application to
Jaime Allen
Interim Clerk-Treasurer