Candidate Enrollment
Running for municipal office is demanding — especially in a small township where politics can be acrimonious, personal, and intimidating.
Many capable people never run because:
They don’t know where to start
They lack name recognition
They worry about being isolated or attacked
They don’t have access to campaign experience or networks
Our process exists to lower those barriers without compromising independence.
TinyTRA does not select candidates, control platforms, or run a slate.
We provide a transparent, public-facing process that helps community members:
Introduce themselves to voters early
Clarify their priorities and values
Be evaluated openly rather than through rumor
Decide, with better information, whether and how to run
Participation does not guarantee success — but it does guarantee fair exposure, clarity, and respect.
Important Notice: This process is not an official step to file or register to run in the next municipal election. Official candidate filing must be completed separately through the Town Clerk at the Township of Tiny Municipal Office.
How to Enroll
You may enroll if you:
Are legally eligible to run for municipal office in Ontario
Are considering running in Tiny Township in 2026
Are willing to participate openly and independently
No political experience required.
No agreement with TinyTRA required..
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Submit the TinyTRA registration form on this site to express your interest in running in the 2026 municipal election.
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After your form is received, a member of the TinyTRA team will contact you.
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You’ll be asked to answer a short questionnaire about your priorities, values, and community interests in a brief, recorded, personal interview.
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Participate in a structured, in-person interview with one or two members of our team as part of the review process.
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Upon completion of the above process, the Tiny Voices podcast interview will be published and displayed alongside your participant profile. Recordings will not be edited
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You may take part in TinyTRA-hosted online and in-person events, including the Entrance-Poll to enhance your profile and promote your campaign.
What Will Be Public
Enrollment includes publication of:
Your name and photo
A short biography
Your background and experience
A values self-assessment (completed by you) and a graded assessment from the Tiny2026 team.
A recorded podcast interview and/or public appearance
You control your campaign beyond this process.
Independence Matters
All participants:
Remain fully independent
Are not required to coordinate with other candidates
TinyTRA supports the process, not a team.
Interested? Enroll Today!
Early enrollment means more time for voters to get to know you.
