Check your information in advance! Visit Elections Ontario’s Voter Registration Service to confirm, update, or add your information for the upcoming municipal election.
The voting period will run from October 21 to October 26, 2026. You may vote online at any time from October 21 at 9:00 a.m. until October 26 at 8:00 p.m. A Voter Help Centre will be available at the Deguire Community Hall at the J.-R.-Brisson Complex, located at 758 Brébeuf Street.
Update your voter information
Become a candidate
Nominations for the positions of Mayor (1) and Councillor (4) will be accepted by the Clerk of the Municipality of Casselman at any time during regular office hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), beginning Friday, May 1, 2026. The deadline to file nominations is Nomination Day, Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Please note that electronic submissions will not be accepted. While booking an appointment with the Clerk or their designate is not mandatory, it is strongly recommended to ensure prompt service.
Candidates must provide the following documents to the Clerk:
- A completed Nomination Paper (Form 1);
- Valid proof of identity (for example, a driver’s licence);
- A fee of $200 for the office of Mayor or $100 for the office of Councillor (Nomination fees will be refunded if the campaign financial statement is filed by the prescribed deadline.)
Note: A signed Declaration of Qualification form and a consent to release personal information will also be required (available throught the clerk's office).
A person is eligible to be a candidate if they are:
- A resident of the Municipality of Casselman;
- A Canadian citizen;
- At least 18 years of age; and
- Not prohibited from voting.
A candidate must not be:
- An inmate of a correctional institution or penitentiary serving a sentence of imprisonment;
- A member of municipal staff, unless they take an unpaid leave of absence during the campaign period and resign if elected. Exceptions apply to volunteer firefighters;
- A corporation, a judge of any court, a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, a Senator, or a Member of the House of Commons;
- A person convicted of an offence under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 related to corrupt practices. Other restrictions may apply.
For detailed information on filing a nomination for municipal elections, we recommend consulting the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s Candidate’s Guide, available at the bottom of the page. In addition, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) occasionally offers information sessions and training related to the roles of Council members and for interested candidates.
Important Dates
| April 22, 2026 at 6 p.m. | Candidate and Third Party Advertiser Training - At 20, Arena Street, St-Isidore |
| May 1, 2026 | Nomination and registration periods begin for the Offices of Mayor (1), Councillor (4), and School Board Trustee until August 21 at 2:00 p.m. and as Registered Third Party until October 23 |
| August 21, 2026 | Deadline for candidates to file a nomination (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) or withdraw a nomination (before 2:00 p.m.) |
| August 24, 2026 | First day to post election campaign signs (must adhere to the 2023-57 Sign By-law, as amended by By-law 2026-16). |
| August 24, 2026 |
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| September 1, 2026 |
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| September 20 to 30, 2026 | Interim list of changes to Voters' List provided to certified candidates by request and revisions continue |
| September 30, 2026 | Last day to provide to Certified Candidates:
Last day to provide to Registered Third Parties:
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| October 1, 2026 | Last day for Council to establish a Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026-2030 term of office |
| October 23, 2026 | Last day to register as a third party advertiser |
| October 21 to 26, 2026 | Election Period (beginning October 21 at 9:00 a.m. and ending October 26 at 8:00 p.m.) |
| October 26, 2026 | Election Day (Until 8 p.m.). Online and at the Deguire Community Hall at the J.R. Brisson Complex, 758 Brébeuf. |
| October 26, 2026 | Announcement of the results at the Paul-Émile Lévesque Centre, 756 Brébeuf Street (after 8:00 p.m.). |
| October 27, 2026 | Declare as soon as possible the results and provide information to the public on the number of votes, declined and rejected ballots |
| November 15, 2026 | New term of office commences until November 14, 2030 |
| November 17, 2026 | Inaugural Meeting |
| December 31, 2026 | End of election campaign period for candidates and registered third parties |
| March 30, 2027 | Deadline for candidates and registered third parties to file their initial financial statements and auditor’s reports (by 2:00 p.m.) |
Some dates have yet to be determined and will be added to the table, including those for the candidate information session and the mailing of voter information letters.
List of Registered Candidates
Mayor
| Name | Contact |
| Paul Groulx | groupa73@gmail.com 613-298-4331 |
Councillor
| Name | Contact |
| Katy Morin | katymorin@outlook.com 819-674-3775 |
| Sylvain Cléroux | clersyl@gmail.com 613-620-3569 |
| René Laflèche | Rene.b.lafleche@gmail.com 613-620-3212 |
| Francine Leblanc | 613-314-2077 |
School Board Trustee Positions
Trustee positions are available across several school boards. Interested candidates must contact the appropriate municipality to file their nomination.
Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (English Separate - Catholic)
One (1) Trustee representing all municipalities in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell.
To file your nomination, contact the Township of Russell.
717 Notre Dame Street, Embrun, ON K0A 1W1
613-443-3066 | elections@russell.ca
Upper Canada District School Board (English Public)
One (1) Trustee representing all municipalities in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell.
To file your nomination, contact the City of Clarence-Rockland.
1560 Laurier Street, Rockland, ON K4K 1P7
613-446-6022, ext. 2300 | elections@clarence-rockland.com
Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien (French Separate - Catholic)
One (1) Trustee representing The Nation Municipality and the Municipality of Casselman.
To file your nomination, contact The Nation Municipality.
958 Route 500 West, Casselman, ON K0A 1M0
613-764-5444, option 8 | elections@nationmun.ca
Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (French Public)
One (1) Trustee representing The Nation Municipality, Alfred and Plantagenet, Casselman, Champlain, East Hawkesbury and Hawkesbury.
To file your nomination, contact the Town of Hawkesbury
600 Higginson Street, Hawkesbury, ON K6A 1H1
613-632-0106 | elections@hawkesbury.ca
Joint Compliance Audit Committee
Municipalities located within the United Counties of Prescott and Russell are recruiting experienced professionals for appointment to their 2026 Municipal Elections Joint Compliance Audit Committee.
The Committee is independent of the municipalities and is required by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 to consider applications requesting audits of candidates' campaign finances. Committees may be required to appoint auditors and determine if legal proceedings are required as a result of the auditors' reports.
Applicants with a background in accounting, auditing, law, election administration, and/or public administration are preferred. Applicants should:
- have an understanding of municipal campaign finance provisions;
- demonstrate analytical decision-making and excellent communication skills;
- have experience working with or as a member of government boards, task forces and/or quasi-judicial bodies; and
- have flexibility to attend meetings during daytime and evening hours.
Applicants cannot be candidates in the 2026 Municipal Election, nor can they have committed to providing professional advice to any person running for office in any municipality located within the United Counties of Prescott and Russell. Applicants also cannot be Members of Council or current employees of any municipality located within the United Counties of Prescott and Russell.
The Committee's term of office is four years, beginning on November 15, 2026. Successful applicants will receive a retainer of $400 and a per diem of $100 (plus mileage).
If interested, the deadline to submit your application is July 10, 2026.
Your completed application can be sent:
By mail: City of Clarence-Rockland, 1560 Laurier Street, Rockland ON K4K 1P7
By email: elections@clarence-rockland.com
For more information about the Committee, please contact Monique Ouellet by phone at 613-446-6022 ext. 2300 or by email at mouellet@clarence-rockland.com
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, c. M.25 and will be used to select a candidate.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Municipality of Casselman agrees to recognize the different needs and to provide an accessible place to all.
Third Party Advertisers
Third party advertising refers to advertisements or other materials that support, promote or
oppose a candidate, or support, promote or oppose a “yes” or “no” answer to a question on the
ballot. The meaning of “third party” in this context means a person or entity who is not a
candidate.
Third party advertising is separate from any candidate’s campaign, and must be done
independently from a candidate. Any advertisements or materials that are made and distributed
by a candidate, or under a candidate’s direction, are part of the candidate’s campaign.
Third party advertising is a way for those outside of the candidate’s campaign to express support
of or opposition to candidates (or a “yes” or “no” answer to a question on the ballot) and to try to
persuade voters to vote a certain way.
A third party advertisement is an advertisement in any broadcast, print, electronic or other
medium that promotes, supports or opposes a candidate, or a “yes” or “no” answer to a question
on the ballot. Advertisement includes traditional ads as well as materials such as brochures or
signs.
More details available in the Third Party Advertisers's Guide.
School Support Designation
When reviewing your voter information through Elections Ontario’s Register of Electors, if you notice that your school support designation is incorrect, please visit the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) website to make the change. Requests must be submitted by June 1, 2026, in order to ensure that you are correctly listed on the Preliminary List of Electors for the October 26, 2026 municipal and school board elections.