Key Dates

Monday, April 20 at 6 p.m. - Candidate Information Webinar

• The municipalities of Aurora, Markham, Stouffville, Newmarket, as well as York Region jointly host a free, virtual Candidate Information Webinar to provide information about becoming and running as a candidate in this election. Click here for details and to register.

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 2026-2030 Elections Calendar please visit the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) website.