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A person may be nominated for municipal office in the 2026 municipal election if, on the day the person is nominated, they are:
To run for any of the four school boards in the City of Woodstock you must be a resident within the jurisdiction of the board and you must be eligible to vote in a school board election. On the day you file your nomination, a person must be:
The Nomination Period for candidates will be open from May 1, 2026 to 2:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026.
The City of Woodstock will elect candidates for the following offices for the period commencing November 15, 2026, and ending November 14, 2030:
| Mayor | One (1) to be elected by all electors in the City of Woodstock. |
| Deputy Mayor-County Councillor | One (1) to be elected by all electors in the City of Woodstock. |
| City-County Councillor | One (1) to be elected by all electors in the City of Woodstock. |
| City Councillors | Four (4) to be elected by all electors in the City of Woodstock. |
| Thames Valley District School Board (English Public) Trustees | Two (2) to be elected by English public school electors in Oxford County - The City of Woodstock is responsible for accepting nominations. |
| London District Catholic School Board (English Separate) Trustee | One (1) to be elected by English separate school electors in Oxford County - The City of Woodstock is responsible for accepting nominations. |
| Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence (French Separate) Trustee |
One (1) to be elected by French language separate school electors to represent the Counties of Oxford, Elgin, and Middlesex. The City of Woodstock is responsible for accepting nominations. Candidates can file a nomination with their local Clerk if their home municipality is more than 100 km from Woodstock. Alternatively, candidates who live outside of Oxford County may submit their nomination electronically. Contact election@cityofwoodstock.ca for more details. |
| Conseil Scolaire Viamonde (French Public) Trustee | One (1) to be elected by French language public school electors to represent the Counties of Oxford, Elgin, Lambton, Haldimand and Norfolk and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. The Clerk of the City of Sarnia is responsible for conducting the election for this position. However, nominations for this position will be accepted by the Clerk (or their designate) of the City of Woodstock and forwarded to the Clerk of Sarnia. |
The 2026 Candidate Information and Nomination Package is now available. This package includes the required information and nomination forms for municipal council and school board trustee candidates. All candidates are required to review the Information and Nomination Package. Printed copies will be available in the Clerk's Office, Main Floor - City Hall, 500 Dundas Street.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to make an appointment to file a nomination to avoid any delays and have eligible nominations certified as quickly as possible. Appointments can be made by calling 519-539-1291 or emailing election@cityofwoodstock.ca.
Candidates must bring the following to their scheduled appointment:
For those considering running for office, there are several associations and organizations that develop helpful resources. Many of these resources are still being updated for the 2026 election.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Guides
Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Municipal Elections in Canada: A Guide for Women Candidates
Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO)
AMO Municipal Election information, guides, and resources
When You Believe, They Believe
We All Win - Diversity on Council
Candidate Workshops - AMO offers a number of online workshops for candidates and potential candidates
Relevant Policies and Legislation
GA028 - Rules for the Use of Municipal Resources During the Election Period
EL Policy 01 - Election Signs and Other Election Advertising
Contact Us
City of Woodstock
P.O. Box 1539, 500 Dundas Street
Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7
Phone: 519-539-1291
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