Key Dates

Coming Soon - Candidate Information Session

• The Town of Newmarket will host a virtual Information Session for Candidates to learn about becoming and running as a candidate in this election. Details will be provided once available.

Friday, May 1

• First day to file a nomination for the offices of Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor, Ward Councillor and School Board Trustee 
  • There will be an online option available for filing a candidate nomination. Contact elections@newmarket.ca for information and access to the online portal.

Friday, August 21 at 2 p.m.

• Nomination Day - candidate nominations may be filed between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• This is the last day for candidates to:
  • file a nomination
  • withdraw a nomination; or,
  • change the office for which they are running

Monday, August 24

• The last day for the Town Clerk to certify candidate nomination papers

For the complete 2025-2027 Elections Calendar please visit the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) website.