
Here are the key dates for the 2026 municipal election campaign in Ottawa:
May 1: Nomination and registration period begins. Candidates can file a nomination paper for the office of mayor, councillor or school board trustee
Aug 21: The final day for candidates to file their nomination papers or withdraw from the campaign. The deadline is 2 p.m.
Sept. 11: First day that candidates can place signs on public and private property
Oct. 1, 2, 3 and 4: Special advance voting days
Oct. 16: Advance voting day
Oct. 26: Voting day