Election Information
The Village of Dunnottar will be having a Municipal Election on July 24, 2026, to fill the current positions of 4 councillors and 1 mayor.
Please continue to check for more updates regarding the 2026 Election as they become available.
Important Information
By-Law 942/17 Election Expense
By-Law 973/22 Municipal Resources in an Election
By-Law 981/24 Election Officials
Important Dates
February 1, 2026 Candidate Registration for Head of Council opens
March 31, 2026 Candidate Registration for Council Members opens
June 18, 2026 Last day for Voter Registration; Last day for Nominations; Last day for Candidate Registration
July 24, 2026 Election Day
2026 Election
Notice of Registration of Prospective Candidates for the 2026 General Municipal Election
VOTER LIST UPDATE
We are currently updating the List of Voters for the upcoming Election on Friday, July 24, 2026
All registered property owners will be placed on the List of Voters automatically. Properties held by more than 2 non-resident voters have been sent a form to select 2 non-resident voters.
If you are a permanent resident and you are not a property holder (i.e. spouse, child over 18 years of age, or a tenant) you must notify the Senior Election Officer, Yvette Sundseth at 204-407-0225, to be placed on the List of Voters. Updates to the Voters list must be completed prior to June 18, 2026.
It is important to note: Properties purchased after January 23, 2026 will not have any eligible voters, as per The Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act. A resident must also have resided in the Village prior to January 23, 2026.
Any questions can be directed to the SEO, Yvette Sundseth at 204-407-0225 or ysundseth.vod.seo@gmail.com