Municipal Election Resources

If you are interested in being a candidate in the 2026 Township of Douro-Dummer Municipal Election, consider attending the following candidate information sessions:

So You Want to Run for Council

• Date: March 31, 2026
• Time: 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Market Hall, 140 Charlotte Street, Peterborough

Click here to register. 

Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Presents: Candidate and Third Party Advertiser Training in Millbrook

• Date: April 8, 2026
• Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Location: Cavan Monaghan Community Centre, 986 County Road 10, Millbrook, ON

Click here to view the event poster. 

Click here to register. 

Information Session for Youth Considering Running for Municipal Office 

If you are a young person interested in running for Municipal Council in October 2026, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has a series of information sessions tailored just for you.

• Wednesday, April 15, 6:30-8:00 PM

Click here for more information.

Elections Ontario Resources:

• Click here to view the "Key dates and information for voters" page on the Elections Ontario website. 
• Click here to view the "2026 voters’ guide — Ontario municipal council and school board elections" on the Elections Ontario website.
• Click here to view the "2026 candidates' guide — Ontario municipal council and school board elections" on the Elections Ontario website. 

FAQ Video: 

• Click here to watch the "Municipal Election 2022 — Common Questions" video of the Township of Douro-Dummer's YouTube Channel. 

AMO Resources: 

• Click here to visit the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) website for an in-depth explanation of the Municipal Election Process. 
• Click here to view the "If You Believe, They Believe" election website from Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).