Resources for Candidates

Candidates 

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

Candidate Information and Nomination Package

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. 

Filing your Nomination

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: 

1. Photo Identification showing proof of qualifying City of Woodstock address (e.g. Driver's Licence, Ontario Health Card (photo card), Ontario Photo Card, etc.)
2. Filing Fee ($200 for Mayor and $100 for all other offices - payable by cash, certified cheque or money order made payable to the City of Woodstock, or debit. The City does not accept credit card payments).
3. Completed Nomination Paper - Form 1
4. Completed Endorsement of Nomination - Form 2 (25 signatures at minimum required)

Candidate Information Meeting

Watch the Candidate Information Meeting.