Elections
The next municipal election will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026 (Voting Day). At its Regular Meeting held on November 3, 2025, Town of Kingsville Council voted unanimously in favour of a traditional in-person election with paper ballots, supported by the use of optical scan vote tabulators. Read the Staff Report here.
On Voting Day, Kingsville Voters will elect the following offices:
- One (1) Mayor
- One (1) Deputy Mayor
- Five (5) Councillors (at-large)
- School Board Trustee
Election planning is currently underway and information will be shared with the public here when it becomes available.
Voters List
New for the 2026 Municipal Election, Elections Ontario is now responsible for maintaining the Voters List for municipal elections. Click the button below to check, update or add your name and/or home address to the Voters List. You can also remove yourself or a deceased person from the Voters List.
School Support
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) remains responsible for collecting information about a voter's school support. To confirm or change your school support, click the button below.
Potential Candidates
To become a candidate for Mayor, Councillor or School Board Trustee, you must file your nomination forms with the Clerk beginning on Friday, May 1, 2026 and may continue to file on any business day thereafter, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm until Nomination Day (Friday, August 21, 2026). On Nomination Day, nomination forms may be submitted between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.
The campaign period begins as soon as a candidate has filed nomination forms with the Clerk.
Not sure if running for Council is right for you? The County of Essex is hosting a regional Candidates' Information Meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. See the County's News Release for more information and to register.
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has workshops and resources available for both first-time candidates and those seeking re-election. See AMO's dedicated Healthy Democracy Leadership Series webpage for more information on the workshops and to register.
How can we help?
Municipal Office
Phone: (519) 733-2305
requests@kingsville.ca
Kingsville Arena Complex
Phone: (519) 733-2123
Kingsville Fire Department
Phone: (519) 733-2314
Municipal Office Hours
Monday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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