Candidate Information
The following offices are to be elected in the 2026 Municipal Elections
Mayor
District Councillor (3 seats)
Ward 1 Councillor
Ward 2 Councillor
Ward 3 Councillor
Ward 4 Councillor
Ward 5 Councillor
The Nomination Period starts on May 1, 2026 and ends on August 21 at 2 p.m.
Educational Session "What is a Councillor"
The ‘What is a Councillor?’ session took place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, at the District of Muskoka council chambers, 70 Pine St., Bracebridge.
The presentation deck provided by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is available here: Candidate and Third Party Advertiser Information Session - 2026 Municipal Election
Filing your papers
Candidate Information
Please book an appointment to file your papers. To book a day and time use our online booking portal.
The term of council is November 15, 2026 until November 14, 2030.
Endorsement of Nomination (25 signatures)
Third-Party Advertisers' Guide.
Contact Us
Gravenhurst Votes
Email: elections@gravenhurst.ca