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 view a recording of the event. 

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 view the 2026 Candidates Training Slide Deck.

AMO’s Healthy Democracy Leaders Series: Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities

Join AMO’s new online workshop series for leaders seeking re-election or first-time aspiring candidates—offered at no charge for participants. 

• Stream 1: 
  • April 23, 2026, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
  • May 7, 2026, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
• Stream 2:
  • April 28, 2026, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
  • May 19, 2026, 6:30-8:00 p.m. 

Click here for more information and to register. 

If you have any questions, please contact AMO via email.  

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 p.m.

Click here for more information and to register . 

If you have any questions, please contact AMO via email.  

Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes:

• Click here to view a PDF copy of Policy C6 - Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes. 

Election Signage By-law 

• Click here to view a PDF copy of By-law 2021-66 By-law to Manage and Regulate Election Signs and Campaign Advertising. 

Candidates running for the position of Mayor or Deputy Mayor must also provide at least 25 endorsement signatures (strongly suggested that more than 25 signatures be obtained) from eligible electors using the prescribed form. 

• County of Peterborough Elections Page

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).