What to Know About the 2026 Municipal Election in Tiny Township.
About Tiny2026
This project is a TinyTRA initiative designed to improve democratic engagement in Tiny Township by creating meaningful opportunities for participation before, during, and beyond the municipal election.
With voter turnout averaging just 32.9% across Ontario municipalities (down from 38.3% in 2018), it is clear that many residents feel disconnected from local politics.
Our approach provides an open, transparent platform where independent candidates can introduce themselves early and where voters can stay informed, engage directly by expressing their views through Entrance-Polls.
By giving candidates additional visibility and voters a structured way to signal support, the project helps level the playing field, strengthen accountability, and foster a healthier, more participatory local democracy.
Important dates
May 1, 2026 — Official campaign period begins.
Candidates can file their nomination papers with the Township Clerk starting this day.
October 26, 2026 — Election Day.
This is the date when residents of Tiny Township will cast their online ballots in the municipal election.
Council has decided this election is strictly online. For more information, please check the Township’s website.
FAQ
Who is eligible to vote?
You are eligible to vote in Tiny Township’s municipal election if, on Election Day (October 26, 2026), you meet all of the following:
You are a Canadian citizen
You are at least 18 years old
You qualify to vote in Tiny Township
There are three main ways you can qualify to vote:
Resident Elector — you live in Tiny Township
Non-Resident Elector — you own or rent property in Tiny Township but don’t live here
Spouse of a Non-Resident Elector — your spouse owns or rents property in Tiny Township
This means even if you don’t live here year-round, you may still be eligible to vote if you (or your spouse) own or rent property here
Can my children vote?
Short answer: yes — if they are 18 or older, and meet the other election requirements.
In Ontario municipal elections, anyone who is at least 18 years old on Election Day is legally eligible to vote, provided they also meet the other requirements (Canadian citizen and qualified to vote in the municipality).
Once a person turns 18, they are no longer considered a child in law for voting purposes. Age 18 is the legal threshold for electoral participation.
So in plain terms:
Under 18 → cannot vote
18 or older → can vote (if otherwise eligible)
This applies equally to municipal, provincial, and federal elections in Canada.
How do I vote and for what positions?
The 2026 election is exclusively through an online ballot.
When you vote in the 2026 municipal election, you will have the opportunity to choose:
Mayor (1 position)
Deputy Mayor (1 position)
Councillors (3 positions)
If you qualify to vote, be sure to check with Township Clerk to be sure you are registered.