Notice of Election Information - 2026 Municipal Election
Take Notice that on the 26th day of October, 2026, Municipal Elections will be held in the Municipality of Trent Lakes for the offices of:
| Mayor - Acclaimed |
| Terry LAMBSHEAD |
| Deputy Mayor - Acclaimed |
| John BRAYBROOK |
| Councillor, Councillor at Large - 1 to be elected |
|
Carol ARMSTRONG Janet CLARKSON |
| Councillor, Harvey Ward - 1 to be elected |
|
Peter FRANZEN Laurie RILEY |
| Councillor, Galway-Cavendish Ward - 1 to be elected |
|
Joe CADIGAN Caroline MCGEE Ira M PETERS |
| School Board Trustee - English Public - 1 to be elected |
|
Owen POST Mary Lou WRIGHT |
| School Board Trustee - English Separate - 1 to be elected |
|
Aaron DORIS Jennifer LEAHY Edward LEERDAM |
| School Board Trustee - French Public - Acclaimed |
| Erik LAPOINTE |
| School Board Trustee - French Separate - Acclaimed |
| Marcellin KWILU MONDO |
Qualifications of Electors
A person is entitled to vote in a municipal election if, on Voting Day, they:
- reside in the local municipality, or are the owner or tenant of land in the municipality, or the spouse of such owner or tenant; and
- are a Canadian citizen, and
- are at least 18 years old, and
- are not prohibited from voting by law.
Voting Period
The Voting Period opens October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and closes October 26, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. Eligible electors can vote online and by telephone anytime during the Voting Period. Eligible electors may also vote by paper ballots, with paper ballot tabulation, from October 23, 2026 to October 25, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Voting Day, October 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Voter Assistance Centre Location
A Voter Assistance Centre will be established at the Trent Lakes Municipal Office at 760 Peterborough County Road 36, Trent Lakes. The Voter Assistance Centre will be open for eligible electors to access internet or telephone services or to receive additional assistance including making revisions to the voters’ list. The Voter Assistance Centre will be open on the following dates and times:
October 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
October 14 to October 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
October 19 to October 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
October 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Voting Place Location
The Trent Lakes Municipal Office located at 760 Peterborough County Road 36 is the established Voting Place. The Voting Place will be open to eligible electors to vote by paper ballots, with paper ballot tabulation, on the following dates and times:
October 23 to October 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
October 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Learn more at trentlakes.ca/election.
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