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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