Read: 2026 Municipal Election Notice

Nominations for the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc will be accepted for the offices of:

Municipal Council

• Mayor: One (1) to be elected by all voters in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
• Deputy-Mayor: One (1) to be elected by all voters in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
• Councillors: Seven (7) to be elected by all voters in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
  • Four (4) to be elected by voters in Ward 1 (former Town of Strathroy)
  • Three (3) to be elected by voters in Ward 2 (former Caradoc Township)

School Boards

• Thames Valley District School Board – Two (2) members to be elected.
• London & District Catholic School Board –One (1) member to be elected.
• Conseil scolaire Viamonde (French Public School Board) –One (1) member to be elected.
• Conseil scolaire catholique Providence (French Separate School Board) –One (1) member to be elected.

Nomination Period is May 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. - August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

• Nomination Filing Checklist
• Nomination Paper - Form 1
• Endorsement of Nomination - Form 2
• Consent To Release Personal Information
• Form EL14 - Candidate's Declaration Proper Use of Voters' List

We encourage you to confirm that you are on the Voters List as soon as possible. Being on the list will make your voting experience easier, and help you avoid a trip to the municipal office to be added closer to the election.

If you are a resident, owner or tenant of property in Ontario, a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old and not legally prohibited from voting, you can vote in Ontario’s municipal and school board elections.  

By visiting Register to Vote, eligible voters can:

• confirm their information on the voters list
• update, add or remove information on the voters list

Register to Vote is easy to use. 

• To confirm your information, you'll need your name, date of birth, and property address.
• Additional ID is required to update, add or remove voter information.
• You can also register as an absentee voter or if you are 16 or 17, add your name to the list of future voters.  

Contact Register to Vote:

• Website: https://www.registertovoteon.ca/
• Tel: 1-866-242-3025
• Email: info@RegistertoVoteON.ca
   

School Board Support

As a property owner, you are required to support a school system even if you do not have children or your children are not currently attending school. The school board you support dictates for which school board trustees you are eligible to vote.  

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for maintaining information on the school support associated with your property.

• You can find which school system you are supporting on your Property Assessment Notice or through AboutMyProperty, a free, self-service application provided by MPAC.
• To change your school support designation, visit the MPAC website.
• You can also contact MPAC at 1-866-296-6722.

Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc Council approved the use of internet/telephone voting for 2026. More information on how to vote will be provided closer to the election.

• Nomination Period for Candidates:

  • May 1, 2026, to August 18, 2026 (8:30am to 4:30pm, Mon-Fri, excl. holidays); and
  • Nomination Day: Friday, August 21, 2026 (9:00am to 2:00pm)

• Advanced Voting: October 19-25,2026

• Election Day: Monday, October 26, 2026

The Nomination Period begins May 1, 2026. Additional information and forms will be available prior to that date.

If you are interested running for Council and would like to be added to the list to receive election information updates, please contact the Municipal Clerk.

The Association of Ontario Municipalities (AMO) is a great resource for prospective candidates. AMO has a number of resources on how local government works and what it is like to serve on a municipal council. They offer a number of training courses for those interested in running for election, including courses focused on new and returning candidates. You can find the list of webinars on AMO's Events Calendar.

AMO is offering a free online workshop, Heathy Democracy Leadership Series, designed for leaders seeking re-election or first-time aspiring candidates.

• Ward 1 Map
• Ward 2 Map
• 2026 Strathroy-Caradoc Municipal Election Policies & Procedures
• Use of Corporate Resources (For Election Purposes)
• Municipal Election Accessibility Plan

• Voter's Guide
• Candidates' Guide
• AMO Election Resources
• Municipal Elections - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

• Municipal Elections Act, 1996
• Municipal Act, 2001