Municipal Council
The current Council of the Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury, elected on October 24, 2022 for a four-year term, is composed of a mayor and six councillors elected by all citizens, the Town not being divided into wards.
Nomination application period opens
May 1, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
Training for candidates
April 22, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Location: St-Isidore Community Hall
End of Nomination period
August 21, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
Advance voting
October 22, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
October 23 and 24, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Robert Hartley Sports Complex
Election day
October 26, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Robert Hartley Sports Complex
Positions to be Filled
Eligible voters will elect several different positions, including:
- One (1) Mayor
- Six (6) Councillors
- One (1) School Board Trustee (elected by general election) – One person elected for the Township of Champlain, the Township of East Hawkesbury, the Town of Hawkesbury, and the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet.
Once elected, Council members serve from November 15, 2026 to November 14, 2030.
More information
Legal Compliance Notice
The Municipal Elections Act (“the Act”) is the legal framework that governs municipal elections in Ontario. The Act outlines election procedures, such as nomination and voting processes, voter rights, and regulates fundraising activities and third-party advertising.