Becoming a Candidate
To run as a candidate in the council and school board municipal elections, nomination forms must be filed with the Town Clerk.
The first day to file nomination papers for the 2026 municipal election is May 1, 2026.
The role of Council and the role of head of Council can be found in the Municipal Act, Sections 224, 225, and 226.1.
Mayor of the Town of Oakville
One to be elected at large.
Councillor for the Town of Oakville
Seven to be elected, one in each ward.
Councillor for the Town of Oakville and the Region of Halton
Seven to be elected, one in each ward.
Member (Trustee) of the Halton District School Board
Four to be elected in total. One for Wards 1 and 2 combined, one for Wards 3 and 6 combined, one for Ward 4, and one for Wards 5 and 7 combined.
Member (Trustee) of the Halton Catholic District School Board
Three to be elected at large.
Member (Trustee) of the Conseil scolaire Viamonde (French Public School Board)
One to be elected by all voters within the geographical area of the Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth, Regional Municipality of Halton, and the County of Brant. Nomination forms to be filed with the City of Hamilton.
Member (Trustee) of the Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir (French Catholic School Board)
One to be elected by all voters within the Region of Halton geographic area.
Candidate information session
Thinking about running for Council? Join us virtually on April 21!
Individuals interested in running for Mayor, Local or Regional Councillor in any Halton Region municipality this October are invited to register for a virtual information session taking place on April 21, 2026 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
The session, titled “Thinking about running for Council?”, is designed to provide a realistic look at life in public office and will feature presentations from John Mascarin, a leading municipal solicitor, and Kelly Linton, a government change specialist and former elected official.
This virtual session will provide a clear overview of the roles and responsibilities of regional and municipal council members, including their duties, scope of authority, financial and legal obligations, and the day-to-day realities of serving in elected office.