Key Dates

Friday, May 1

• First day to file a nomination for the offices of Mayor, Deputy Mayor/Region Councillor, Ward Councillor and School Board Trustee 
  • online option available for filing a candidate nomination. Contact elections@newmarket.ca for information and access to the online portal.
  • once the nomination form is filed with the Town Clerk, the candidate can start raising and spending money on their campaign
  • preliminary spending limit provided to candidates
  • preliminary contribution limit provided to candidates running for Mayor, Deputy Mayor/York Region Councillor and Ward Councillor (does not apply to School Board Trustee candidates).

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, August 21st at 2 p.m.

• Nomination Day - candidate nominations may be filed between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Deadline for candidates to:
  • file a nomination
  • withdraw a nomination
  • change office

Monday, August 24

• Last day for the Town Clerk to certify candidate nomination papers

Thursday, September 1

• Voters’ List available to candidates

Wednesday, September 30

• Final spending limits provided to candidates and registered third party advertisers
• Final self-contribution limit provided to candidates running for Mayor, Deputy Mayor/York Region Councillor and Ward Councillor (does not apply to School Board Trustee candidates)

Monday, September 26 - TBC

• First day that election signs may be posted. 10 a.m. start time

Friday, October 23

• Last day to register as a third party advertiser

Saturday, October 15 - Monday, October 26

• 10-Day Voting Period
• October 26th, (Election Day) Voting closes at 8 p.m. 

Thursday, October 27

• Election signs must be removed from public and private property no later than 8 p.m.  

Sunday, November 15

• 2026-2030 Term of Office commences.
• Inaugural Council meeting at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Offices.

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