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Calcium Application on Rural Roads
The Municipality of West Perth Operations Department is applying calcium to aid in dust control on Rural Roads in West Perth.
Nominations are open for the 2026 Municipal & School Board Elections in West Perth
West Perth Recreation Office Relocation
The West Perth Recreation Office has temporarily moved to the West Perth Municipal Office during construction at the Arena. Recreation program payments can be made at the Municipal Office Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed on holidays).
This page provides important information for both voters and candidates regarding the next municipal election which will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Municipal Offices Open for Nomination:
Nomination Period for Candidates:
Nomination Day:
Withdrawal Deadline for Candidates:
Third Party Advertising Registration Period:
Advanced Voting:
Election Day:
Term of New Council:
November 15, 2026 – November 14, 2030
Last Date for Candidate or Third-Party Campaigning:
December 31, 2026
Candidate and Third Party Financial Reporting Deadlines:
Regular Reporting: March 30, 2027 at 2:00 p.m.
Late Reporting (with $500 fee): April 29, 2027 at 2:00 p.m.
If you are a resident, property owner, or tenant in West Perth, a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and not legally prohibited from voting, you are eligible to vote in West Perth’s municipal and school board elections.
Voting Methods
The Municipality of West Perth Council has approved the use of telephone and electronic voting for the 2026 election.
More information on how to vote will be provided as the election approaches.
Checking Your Voter Information
We encourage all residents of West Perth to confirm that you are on the voters list as soon as possible. Being on the list will make your voting experience easier and help you avoid a last-minute trip to the municipal office to be added before the election.
Visit Register to Vote to:
Confirm your information on the voters list
Update, add, or remove information (additional ID required)
Register as an absentee voter
Add your name as a future voter if you are 16 or 17
To confirm your information, you will need your name, date of birth, and property address.
After September 1st, 2026 you must update, change or remove your information directly at the West Perth Municipal Office.
Website: https://www.registertovoteon.ca/
Phone: 1-866-242-3025
Email: info@RegistertoVoteON.ca
Electors are hereby given notice that if a greater number of candidates are certified than are required to fill the offices, an election will be held, and voting will be conducted by telephone/internet voting method. The voting period will commence on October 19th, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. and run through October 26th, 2026, until the close of the polls at 8:00 p.m.
We encourage all prospective candidates to visit the Municipal Clerk’s Office to learn more and pick up a 2026 Candidate Nomination Package.
Candidate Eligibility
A person is eligible to submit a nomination for office by meeting the following requirements:
The following people are disqualified from holding office as a member of council:
Becoming a Potential Candidate
To become a potential candidate, the following must be submitted:
Forms:
Additional Requirements:
Eligible individuals interested in running for office may file their nomination papers in person or through an agent at the Municipal Office.
Contact Information:
If you are interested in running for Council and would like to receive election information updates, please contact the Municipal Clerk by phone (519) 348-8429x224 or through email jhutson@westperth.com.
Third‑party advertising refers to any advertisement or communication that is produced independently of a candidate or their campaign, that seeks to support or oppose a candidate, or to encourage a “yes” or “no” vote on a ballot question.
Third‑party advertising must be conducted entirely separate from a candidate’s campaign. Any materials created, distributed, or directed by a candidate or their campaign team are considered part of the candidate’s official campaign activities, not third‑party advertising.
This form of advertising allows individuals or organizations outside a campaign to express their views on candidates or ballot issues and to attempt to influence voter decision‑making.
A third‑party advertisement may appear in broadcast, print, electronic, or any other medium, and includes any content that promotes, supports, or opposes a candidate or a particular response to a ballot question. This encompasses traditional advertisements as well as materials such as brochures, signs, and similar communications.
To Register as a Third-Party Advertiser
Any individual, corporation, or trade union must register with the Municipal Clerk in order to act as a third‑party advertiser within a municipality. Registration is completed by submitting the Notice of Registration – Third Party (Form 7). Once registered, a third‑party advertiser is permitted to communicate with and advertise to voters in that municipality.
A registered third‑party advertiser may choose to support or oppose any candidate appearing on the ballot for that municipality. This includes candidates for local council, school board trustee, and upper‑tier municipal offices.
Contact Us
Municipality of West Perth
160 Wellington Street
P.O. Box 609
Mitchell, ON N0K 1N0
Phone: 519-348-8429
Clerks Department
Email: clerk@westperth.com
Phone: 519-348-8429 X 223
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