Elections

To vote you must

• Be a Canadian citizen
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a Resident, Owner or Tenant of a Property in Ontario or Spouse of a Non-Resident Elector (see definitions below)
• Not be prohibited from voting under any law

Resident Elector

A resident elector is where a person lives and is eligible to vote in that municipality's election. A person is only allowed to have one residence.

Non-Resident Elector

If a person lives in one municipality, but owns or rents property in another municipality, then they are a non-resident elector and able to vote in that municipality's election.

Spouse of Non-Resident Elector

If a person lives in one municipality, and qualifies as a spouse of a non-resident elector, then they are able to vote in that municipality's election.

Students

Students can vote in the municipality where they attend school and can also vote in the municipality where they live.

October 16^th at 10:00 a.m. – advanced voting – telephone and internet voting opens. 

October 19^th – advanced voting at FoxRun for residents only.

October 22^nd 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – advanced voting at 1 Jessie Street, Lansdowne. Internet and paper ballot voting will be offered.

October 24^th 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – advance voting at 3306 County Rd. 32, Seeley’s Bay (Fire Station #2). Internet and paper ballot voting will be offered.

October 26^th 10:00 am to 8:00 p.m. – Voting Day – 1 Jessie Street, Lansdowne and 3306 County Road 32, Seeley’s Bay will be voting locations. Internet and paper ballot voting will be offered.

1233 Prince Street, Lansdowne, Administration Offices are the Help Centre for elections between October 16^th and 26^th. If you require assistance with internet or telephone voting, please visit our office during regular business hours. There will also be a computer set up for individuals to use for internet voting if they wish. For other elections help, please call 613-659-2415 or email election@townshipleeds.on.ca. 

For any elections questions or concerns, please contact the Clerk 613-659-2415 or clerk@townshipleeds.on.ca.

All-Candidates meetings may be held by individuals or groups within the Township during the election period, the Township and its staff do not host these meetings. 

Rockport Development Group - please see their Facebook Page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/rockportthousandislands/

1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce - please see their Facebook Page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582403649813

Seeley's Bay Legion and SBARA - please contact the Seeley's Bay Legion or SBARA for more information. 

Find your Ward:

Leeds 1000 Islands Ward Boundaries Map

The Municipal Elections Act 

The Municipal Elections Act, 1996, provides information on rules and processes for running municipal elections. This includes information on campaign finances, voting procedures, and recount procedures.

By-Laws

By-Law 22-030, Municipal Election Sign Regulation By-Law

By-Law 2026-017, Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Policy

List Of Certified Candidates Mayor And Council

List Of Certified Candidates Trustee English Public School Board

Llist Of Certified Candidates Trustee English Separate School Board

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

• First day to file a Nomination Paper for the offices of Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustee.
• First day to file a notice of registration as a third party advertiser.

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

• Deadline for candidates to
  • File a nomination
  • Withdraw a nomination
  • Change office

Monday, August 24, 2026

• Last day for the Clerk to certify candidate nomination papers.
• Declaration of candidates elected by acclamation, if applicable.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

• Voters’ List available to candidates.

Friday, October 16, 2026

• The advanced voting period is from October 16, 2026 until Election Day, Monday October 26, 2026.

Monday, October 26, 2026

• Voting Day.

Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Township of Leeds and the Thousands Islands Nominations in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands for office of:

Council of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Offices:

1 Mayor (Elected at Large)

6 Councillors (Elected for each of the wards as follows)

Ward 1 (3 Councillors)

Ward 2 (2 Councillors)

Ward 3 (1 Councillor) 

School Board Trustees Offices: 

1 English Language Public School Board Trustee, Upper Canada District School Board - Ward 4

• Lead Municipality - Leeds and the Thousand Islands

1 English Separate School Board Trustee, Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario - Zone 4

• Lead Municipality - City of Brockville 

1 French Public School Board Trustee, Le Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario - Geographic Region 2

• Lead Municipality - Town of Petawawa 

1 French Separate School Board Trustee, Le Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est

• Lead Municipality - North Grenville 

Returning Officer:

Michelle Hannah

Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands

1233 Prince Street, Lansdowne, Ontario K0E 1L0

Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone: 613-659-2415 Extension: 231

Email: clerk@townshipleeds.on.ca

Completed nominations filed with the Returning Officer on the prescribed forms between Friday, May 1, 2026 to Thursday, August 20, 2026, and on Friday, August 21, 2026 (Nomination Day) between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. will appear on this list. This list will be updated throughout the Nomination period.

Candidates for each race are listed in the order of the date their Nomination Papers were filed. 

Last Updated: August 19, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Office: Mayor

Office: Ward 1

Office: Ward 2

Office: Ward 3

English Public School Board Trustee – Upper Canada District School Board – Ward 4

The Nomination period is now complete. 

The information sessions have all been completed. If you would like information pertaining to these sessions, please contact the Clerk at clerk@townshipleeds.on.ca. 

A person is qualified to be elected or hold office, who, as of the day he or she files his or her nomination is:

• Entitled to be an elector under the Municipal Elections Act, s.17
  • Is a Canadian citizen;
  • Is at least 18 years of age;
  • Resides in the local municipality, or is the owner or tenant of land in the local municipality, or the spouse of such a person; and
  • Is not prohibited from voting as noted otherwise by law.
  • Not disqualified for violation of financial requirements or violations of requirements for filing financial information.
  • Not disqualified by any Act from holding such office
  • Not disqualified under the provisions as outlined in MEA, s 90(2) and 91(1)

For the 2026 Municipal Election the nomination period is from May 1, 2026 to August 21, 2026. 

The Nomination Period is now complete.

Prescribed forms for the 2026-2030 Term of Council

See the Ontario government's 2026 Third-Party Advertisers' Guide for more information on how to register as a third-party advertiser in municipal council and school board elections.

Question: When can I drop off my Nomination Papers?

Answer: Please make an appointment with the Clerk clerk@townshipleeds.on.ca to file your nomination papers. The appointment will take approximately 30 minutes, the Clerk will go over the required documentation with you. Please bring your filled out Form 1 and Form 2 (Form 2 not required for Trustees), your Nomination Filing Fee, cash, cheque, money order or debit, and a piece of government issued ID (IDF must be in accordance with O. Reg. 304/13)

Question: When can I receive a copy of the Voters' List?

Answer: In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, a copy of the Voters’ List shall not be provided until after September 1^st. It is the responsibility this year of the Chief Electoral Officer to prepare the Voters’ List (Elections Ontario). Part of the process when filing nomination papers is to sign a request form and declaration of proper use of the Voters' List so that the Clerk can automatically make the List available to all Candidates upon release by the Chief Electoral Officer. (See section 23 of the Municipal Elections Act and Page 26 - 27 of the TLTI Clerk's Procedures for more information).