The 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections to be held Monday, October 26, 2026 give Atikokan residents the chance to vote for local leaders who help shape the town and its schools. Voters will choose a Mayor, Councillors, and School Board Trustees. Taking part is a simple way to make your voice heard in the community.
Please check back regularly, as this page will be updated when new information becomes available.
For inquiries, please contact:
Sue Bates – Clerk/Returning Officer (807-597-1234)
Nickeisha Bartley Henry – Deputy Clerk/Deputy Returning Officer (807-597-1234)
Email: info@atikokan.ca | elections@atikokan.ca
2nd Notice of Nomination For Office
Candidate & Third Party Advertiser Information Session
Uncertified Nominations Received
Stay Tuned. Further Updates Coming Soon!
Nomination Period
- During this period, eligible individuals may register to run for office in the 2026 Municipal Election.
Friday, May 1st, 2026 to Thursday, August 20th, 2026 between the hours of 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.; and Friday, August 21, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Nomination Day
- Nomination Day is Friday, August 21st, 2026. This is the last day you can register to run for an office in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections.
Additional Candidate Nomination Deadline
- If there are fewer nominations than positions to be filled, additional nominations may be filed on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in accordance with subsection 33(5) of the Municipal Act, 1996.
Voting Period
- Advance voting is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 am until Monday, October 26, 2026 at 8:00 pm.
The last day you can vote in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections is Monday, October 26, 2026.
Voting closes Monday, October 26, 2026 at 8:00 pm.
Polling Station
- Atikokan Municipal Office – 120 Marks Street, Atikokan, ON, P0T 1C0.
Voting Dates Hours
October 20, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 22, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
October 26, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Eligible candidates for municipal elections must be:
- A Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old
- A resident of the municipality, a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant
- Not legally prohibited from voting; and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.
Candidates are also required to pay a nomination fee of $200 for the Office of the Mayor and $100 for Council Members and School Board Trustees. The filing fee is payable by cash, certified cheque, money order or debit card payment if specified by the Clerk. Nomination fees are refunded to candidates once they file their required financial statement. All payments and forms are to be submitted at Town Hall, 120 Marks Street, Atikokan, ON, P0T 1C0. Nomination Papers must be certified by the Clerk or Returning Officer before such person becomes a candidate for office. A Nomination Paper must be filed prior to accepting campaign contributions or incurring expenses.
To determine voter eligibility, please check here.
You can visit Elections Ontario to update your information for provincial, municipal, district social services administration board and school board elections in Ontario. You will need to provide proof of identity and eligibility to vote to vote which will be reviewed by Elections Ontario. Learn more about confirming or updating your information for the 2026 municipal election through Elections Ontario’s Voter Registration service.
As of January 1, 2024, MPAC is no longer responsible for collecting voter information for local elections. To update your school support information, visit MPAC`s online School Support tool.
If you missed the June 1 deadline with Elections Ontario, you can still change your school support through MPAC by:
- Contacting MPAC’s Customer Contact Centre to request a change. You will receive a confirmation letter. Please submit a copy of the letter to the municipality.
- Online via MPAC’s AboutMyProperty™ or tenant portal. You will receive an automated confirmation email. Please submit a copy of the email to the municipality.
NOTICE OF NOMINATION FOR OFFICE
District of Rainy River Services Board
This notice is for anyone proposing to be a candidate in the Election on October 26, 2026. Nominations must be submitted by 2:00 pm on Friday, August 21, 2026.
The DRRSB has three (3) spaces that represent the TWOMO area:
• 1 member represents Rainy River District West – Spohn, Pratt, Sutherland, Nelles, Rowe, Menary, McLarty, Senn, Fleming, Kingsford, Dance
• 1 member represents Rainy River District Central – Griesinger, Miscampbell, Watten, Halkirk, Farrington
• 1 member represents Rainy River District East – Bennett, Tanner, Asmussen, Baker, McCaul, Ramsay Wright, Hutchinson, Trottier, Weaver
Nominee Qualifications
A person is eligible to be a DSSAB member representing territory without
municipal organization if they are:
• a Canadian citizen.
• at least 18 years of age;
• a permanent resident of the territory without municipal organization; or
• an owner or tenant of property in the territory without municipal organization; or
• the spouse or partner of an owner or tenant of property in the territory without municipal organization.
Nominations can be submitted by email to connect@rrdssab.ca, faxed to 807-274-57291, mailed to 450 Scott Street, Fort Frances, Ontario, P9A 1H2 or dropped off at 450 Scott Street in Fort Frances, Ontario.
Find the nomination papers and more information at: https://rrdssab.ca/twomo-elections-2026/
For more information, please contact the Returning Officer, Heather Latter at heather.latter@rrdssab.ca
Acceptable Documents For Voter Identification
Declaration of Identity – Form 9 – allows residents without identification to attest to their eligibility to vote or run for office. The form must be submitted to the Clerk or Returning Officer (120 Marks St, Atikokan, ON, P0T 1C0) before you are allowed to vote or have your candidacy accepted.
2026 Third-Party Advertisers’ Guide
AMCTO Candidates Guide to Accessible Elections
Elections Ontario Candidate Information Page
RRDSB School Board Trustee Role
Municipal Voter Experience Video
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is hosting webinars for prospective candidates and returning candidates. Additional information can be found at: AMO`s Healthy Democracy Leaders Series
If you are a youth interested in running for municipal council in October 2026, we have a workshop for you! The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering a series of workshops for young people thinking about running for municipal office in October 2026 elections. These sessions will provide insights and strategies to build your understanding and confidence around how to become a candidate and running a campaign.
Registration: FREE
See full workshop details here.
Questions? Reach out to events@amo.on.ca
Internet and Telephone Voting are authorized under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, and by the Town of Atikokan, see By-Law No. 01-26. These methods offer efficiencies and cost savings compared to traditional voting methods. They allow eligible electors in the Town of Atikokan to vote remotely during the voting period, accommodating varied work schedules and temporary absences from the community. Internet and Telephone Voting also improve accessibility by providing a secure and private voting option for students, seniors, and electors with mobility, language, or disability-related barriers.
Find answers to common questions about the municipal election, please click here.