Candidate nominations open on May 1, 2026. Nominations accepted by the City Clerk are posted online within 24 hours of being registered.

All information is provided by candidates. The City of Burlington cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

Nominations to run as a candidate in the 2026 Burlington municipal election close on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 at 2 p.m.

Official list of candidates certified by the City Clerk to run in the municipal election:

• Mayor
• City and Regional Councillor - Ward 1
• City and Regional Councillor - Ward 2
• City and Regional Councillor - Ward 3
• City and Regional Councillor - Ward 4
• City and Regional Councillor - Ward 5
• City and Regional Councillor - Ward 6
• Regional Chair
• Halton District School Board Trustee - Wards 1 and 2
• Halton District School Board Trustee - Wards 3 and 6
• Halton District School Board Trustee - Ward 4
• Halton District School Board Trustee - Ward 5
• Halton Catholic District School Board Trustee - Wards 1 and 2
• Halton Catholic District School Board Trustee - Wards 3 and 6
• Halton Catholic District School Board Trustee - Wards 4 and 5
• Conseil scolaire Viamonde
• Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir