For Candidates
Are you interested in running as a candidate in Burlington’s 2026 Municipal Election?
Please note that the nomination period for the 2026 municipal and school board election is now closed.
Latest Candidate News and Updates
Candidate Information Session
On April 21, Halton municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) hosted a candidate information session for people interested in running for Mayor, City Councillor and School Board Trustee.
The session provided details on the nomination process, the role of councillors and school board trustees, what to expect when campaigning, and the structure and order of local government.
A recording of the session is below. Please see our Candidates news and updates feed for other dates and events.
For more information, you can also review the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Candidates’ Guide and Association of Municipalities of Ontario Lead Where You Live Guide.
Halton municipalities April 21, 2026 recorded candidate information session
Thinking about running for Council?
The session, titled “Thinking about running for Council?” is designed to provide a realistic look at life in public office, and will feature presentations from John Mascarin, a leading municipal solicitor, and Kelly Linton, a government change specialist and former elected official.
Who can I contact for more information or help?
Candidate Request for Information
If you are a candidate in the 2026 municipal election and would like more information related to a particular City service that you are unable to locate online, please complete the Candidate Request for Information form (The form opens on May 1, 2026.)
For other questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at the City of Burlington by:
- Email: candidates@burlington.ca
- Telephone: 905-335-7777
Use of Corporate Resources During an Election
This policy outlines how City resources, communications, and activities are managed during municipal, provincial, and federal election periods. It applies to Members of Council, City staff, candidates, registered third parties, and members of the public.
For municipal elections, the policy is in effect from the date a candidate or third party files their nomination or registration papers until the official election results are certified by the City Clerk. For Members of Council who are not seeking re-election, the policy begins at the close of nominations and continues until results are certified.
For full details, including roles, responsibilities, and specific guidelines, please refer to the complete policy document.