This portal will be a repository of candidate specific information pertaining to the electoral contest you have been nominated for. This page will be updated over time as the election process continues, and you will receive an update when new information has been added to the portal.
For further information and resources for candidates, you can check out the Information for Candidates FAQ which contains helpful FAQ’s and a list of candidate resources.
Voting Locations
Voting locations for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections are now available on the City of Guelph website.
Candidates can view the complete list of voting locations at: guelph.ca/voting-locations
Candidates can view the interactive voting location map
Session 1 – Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Sebastien Haley and Payton Ebel from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing covered:
- Election legislation
- Financial filing requirements
- Third-party advertisers
View the Recording of the April 1 Candidate Information Session
Presentation Resources
- 2026 Candidate Information Session Presentation 1
- Candidate and Third Party Advertiser Information Session
Session 2 – Monday, April 13, 2026
Rick O’Connor, former City Clerk and municipal lawyer for the City of Ottawa covered:
- The role of a City Councillor
- What to expect if elected
- Real-world insights from municipal leadership
View the Recording of the April 13 Candidate Information Session
Presentation Resources
- 2026 Candidate Information Session Presentation 2
- 2026 Municipal Elections Candidate and Third-Party Advertiser Information Session
At both sessions, Guelph’s Clerk’s Office staff walked through the nomination process for local candidates.
Session 3 – August 12, 2026
Agenda Topics:
- Municipal Election Signs
- Advanced Voting and Election Day Information
Presentation Resources
- 2026 Candidate Information Session Presentation 3
- View the recording of the August 12 information session
Session 4 – August 26, 2026
Topics include:
• How municipal services are funded
• The City’s multi-year budget process
• Capital and operating budgets
• Long-term financial planning
• Reserves and debt management
• Council’s role in setting priorities and making financial decisions
• How property taxes work
Presentation Resources
- 2026 Candidate Information Session Presentation 4
- View the recording of the August 26 information session
For questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office.
Contact Information:
City Clerk’s Office
[email protected]
519-822-1260 extension 6121