Elections | Township of North Huron

2026 Municipal and School Board Elections

Municipal Elections in Ontario are held every four years on the fourth Monday of October. Where the polling day falls on a holiday, the polling day shall be the next succeeding day that is not a holiday.

The next municipal election will be held Monday, October 28, 2030. Under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 the four-year term of office for the current council and school board trustees began November 15, 2022, and ends November 14, 2026. The next term of office will begin on November 15, 2026 and ends November 14, 2030.

The most recent Municipal Election was held Monday, October 26, 2026. Voting began at 9:00 a.m. on October 13, 2026, and ended at 8:00 p.m. on October 26, 2026. The election was conducted via Internet and Telephone and North Huron saw a voter turnout of 42.6%.

2026 Official Election Results and Information

Official Election Results

Declaration of Elected Candidates – Municipal Council

Declaration of Elected Candidates – School Board

2026 North Huron Election Statistics

Voter Turnout by Ward
Ward	Count	By Internet	By Telephone	Voted	Turnout
Ward 01- Blyth	951	357	88	445	46.79%
Ward 02- East Wawanosh	903	308	48	356	39.42%
Ward 03- Wingham	2,564	931	150	1,081	42.16%
Total	4,418	1,596	286	1,882	42.60%

Election Results Across Ontario

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario compiles and publishes elections statistics from across the province. These results can be found on their Municipal Election Results webpage.

Municipal Compliance Audit Committee

A joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee has been established by the lower tier municipalities of Huron County. The Committee considers applications requesting compliance audits of candidates’ election campaign finances, any resulting auditors reports and the Clerk’s Report identifying apparent contribution contraventions in accordance with Sections 88.33, 88.34 and 88.35 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. The Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee is an independent body appointed by Council.

Meetings are held on an as required basis if an application is received.

Additional information related to compliance audits can be found in Section 88 of the Municipal Elections Act.

Election Accessibility Information

Accessibility

The Township of North Huron is committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities have an opportunity to fully participate in the Municipal Election with dignity and in a consistent manner with all North Huron electors. North Huron's Election Accessibility Plan ensures that candidates and electors with disabilities have full and equal access to all election information and services, including the Voter Help Centre. The Election Accessibility Plan sets forth the processes for ensuring this commitment is successfully achieved.

Staff are available throughout the election to assist with any issues that may arise with respect to providing a barrier-free election. For assistance, please contact the North Huron Elections Team at vote@northhuron.ca or 519-357-3550 ext. 100.

Feedback is also encouraged and any feedback received will be reviewed by the Clerk and appropriate action will be taken to remove barriers or provide accommodation, if necessary. Feedback can be provided by submitting the Accessible Customer Service Feedback Form to vote@northhuron.ca or in-person at the North Huron Municipal Office.