Important Dates
Please see the important 2026 election dates below:
Friday, May 1, 2026
First day to file a nomination paper for the offices of Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustee.
- Nominations Open
- Once the nomination paper is filed with the Town Clerk, the candidate can begin raising and spending funds, at which point they are provided with a preliminary spending limit.
First day to file a notice of registration as a third-party advertiser.
- A third-party advertiser cannot raise or spend money on their campaign, nor begin advertising, until the Town Clerk certifies their registration.
- Preliminary spending limit provided to third party advertiser upon certification.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Closes at 2 p.m.
Deadline for candidates to:
- File a nomination.
- Withdraw a nomination.
- Change office.
Monday, August 24, 2026
By 4 p.m.
- Last day for the Town Clerk to certify candidate nomination papers.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Final spending limits provided to candidates and registered third party advertisers.
- Final self-contribution limit provided to candidates running for Mayor and Councillor (does not apply to School Board Trustee candidates).
Friday, October 23, 2026
- Last day to register as a third-party advertiser.
Monday, October 26, 2026
- Election Day.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- Inaugural meeting of the 2026-2030 Term of Council.
Contact Us - Elections
Town of Aurora
100 John West Way
Aurora ON L4G 6J1
Email: Elections@aurora.ca
Phone: 905-727-1375 or 905-727-3123
Fax: 905-726-4769
Contact Us
Town of Aurora
100 John West Way
Aurora ON L4G 6J1
Phone: 905-727-1375 or 905-727-3123
Fax: 905-726-4769
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