Elections

Candidate Qualifications – Municipal Office

A candidate for municipal office must, upon nomination, be a qualified municipal elector and fulfil all of the following requirements:

• A resident of the Township of Perth East, a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the Township of Perth East, or the spouse of such an owner or tenant
• A Canadian Citizen
• At least 18 years old
• Not legally prohibited from voting
• Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office
• Candidates for school board trustees must be a resident with the board area and a supporter of that board

Candidates can only be nominated for one office on a municipal council or school board in the Province of Ontario at a time. If a person is nominated for a second office, the first nomination is deemed to be withdrawn.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to determine whether he or she is qualified to be elected to and hold office. 

Candidate Qualifications – School Board

A candidate for school board trustee must, upon nomination, be a qualified municipal elector and fulfil all of the following requirements:

• A resident within the jurisdiction of the board
• a supporter of the board
• A Canadian Citizen
• At least 18 years old
• Not legally prohibited from voting
• Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office

Candidates can only be nominated for one office on a school board in the Province of Ontario at a time. If a person is nominated for a second office, the first nomination is deemed to be withdrawn.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to determine whether he or she is qualified to be elected to and hold office. 

Nomination Process for Candidates

The nomination period for individuals to register as candidates has changed as a result of recent amendments to the Municipal Elections Act. The nomination period now begins May 1st and ends August 21st.

Nomination forms (Form 1) must be accompanied by an Endorsement of Nomination signed by 25 individuals who are a Canadian citizen, aged 18 or older and have a qualifying address in the municipality.

Complete Nomination forms (Form 1 and Form 2) will be accepted at the Municipal Office by appointment, located at 25 Mill St. E. Milverton, Ontario from:

The last date to file nominations will be until Nomination Day, August 21, 2026

All nominations must be filed in person.

Note: If filed by an agent, photo identification of the candidate is required. Facsimile transmissions, e-mail or mail-in nomination forms are not permitted.

Candidates may begin campaigning, raising, and expending funds as soon as their nomination papers have been filed. 

Filing Fees

Candidates who are qualified to file a nomination must complete the prescribed Nomination Paper – Form 1, the Endorsement of Nomination – Form 2, and a Declaration of Qualifications, together with the required filing fee.

Payment is accepted in the form of cash, debit, cheque, or money order made payable to The Township of Perth East. 

(all forms etc. will be provided on this webpage once available)