District hosting info session to guide potential 2026 municipal election candidates

With the 2026 municipal election fast approaching, residents interested in running for Council are invited to learn more at an upcoming candidate information session.

The District of Muskoka is hosting the session on April 30 at 6 p.m. at the District Council Chambers in Bracebridge.

According to officials, the session will offer an overview of how municipal government operates, along with a closer look at what serving on Council entails, including the realities of campaigning and public life.

Topics will cover roles and responsibilities of elected officials, eligibility requirements and the nomination process, campaign rules and regulations, the voters’ list, key election dates, and the time commitments associated with various positions.

Presenters will include representatives from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, as well as Clerks on Call.

Officials say it’s free of charge, and no advance registration is required. Light appetizers and refreshments will be provided.

Nominations for the 2026 municipal election run from May 1 until August 21, with election day set for October 26.

Hilary Hilton
Hilary Hilton
Hilary Hilton is a news reporter based in Muskoka with a strong passion for storytelling. She brings seven years of experience to her reporting, including three years in newspaper journalism and four years as a magazine editor and writer at the University of Toronto, where she studied English Language and Literature. After spending two years living in the UK and traveling abroad, she is elated to be back in her home country. Hilary is driven by a love of writing and a belief in the power of local news to connect and strengthen communities. To share a story, email hhilton@vistaradio.ca

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