Candidate Nominations

The allotted time period for filing a candidate nomination has now expired. Below are some useful resources:

• Ministry of Municipal Affairs Candidates’ Guide 
• Ontario Education Services Corporation Guide for School Board Trustees
• Understand financial responsibilities, campaign rules, and potential penalties by reviewing the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

School Board Trustee Candidate Nomination

Nominations for School Board Trustees were not filed at the Town of Stouffville. Please visit the applicable Municipal website below for additional information and processes related to the nomination process for a  School Board Trustee. 

English Public School Board Trustee (York Region District School Board) 

English Catholic School Board Trustee (York Catholic District School Board)

Conseil scolaire Viamonde School Board Trustee (York Region District School Board)

Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir School Board Trustee (York Region District School Board)

Nomination Requirements

• Nomination forms were to be filed in person at the Municipal Office, by appointment only. 
• Candidate Information Packages were made available. A digital copy of the package can be found here: Candidate Information Package
• Required documents:
  1. Proof of Identification 
  2. Completed Nomination Paper (Form 1)
  3. Completed Endorsement of Nomination (Form 2) 
  4. Form EL14-WS – Candidate’s Declaration – Proper Use of Voters’ List
  5. Form EL52A-WS – Consent to Release Personal Information
  6. Form WS01 – Notice of Penalty for Candidates
  7. Filing fee 
  8. Municipal Election Sign Fee ($297, if applicable)

Please note, all forms submitted to the Clerk are public documents and may be viewed by the Public.

Nomination Period

• Nominations were accepted from Friday, May 1, 2026 until close of Nomination Day (as listed below)
• Nomination Day: Friday, August 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Filing Fees 

Please note, fees are prescribed under O. Reg. 101/97.

• Mayor: $200.00
• Councillor: $100.00
• Filing fee is a personal expense, not a campaign expense, returned upon submission of a complete campaign financial statement.

Certification of Nomination Papers

• The Clerk certified nominations on Monday, August 24, 2026.
• Certification decisions are final. See the List of Candidates for a complete list of all certified candidates.