Candidates have less than three weeks remaining to file their nomination papers before August 21, 2026, at 2 p.m.
The City of Brampton Clerk’s Office continues to accept candidate nominations and third-party advertiser registrations for the 2026 Brampton Municipal Election, ahead of Voting Day on October 26, 2026.
The nomination period for candidates ends on August 21, 2026, at 2 p.m. The registration period for third party advertisers will continue until October 23, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
A presentation on general guidelines for candidates and third party advertisers is available on the City’s website.
Offices to be elected
The City is accepting nominations for the following offices:
- Mayor
- Regional Councillor
- City Councillor
- School Board Trustee for:
- Peel District School Board
- Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
- Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
The City of Mississauga will accept candidate nominations for School Board Trustee, Conseil scolaire Viamonde.
Nomination forms and information packages for candidates are available online and at the City Clerk’s Office at Brampton City Hall.
Filing a nomination
Nomination forms must be filed in person by the candidate or an authorized agent during regular office hours. Appointments are recommended, and walk-ins may be accommodated, subject to availability. No appointment is required on August 21, 2026. Candidates are required to check in with the City Clerk’s Office and will be served on a first-come, first-served basis from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The filing fee ($200 for Mayor, $100 for all other offices) is payable by cash, debit, credit, certified cheque or money order at the time of filing. Applicants must present original identification with proof of name and qualifying address. Photocopies and electronic forms of ID will not be accepted. A list of acceptable forms of identification can be found online.
A candidate may neither spend money on, nor receive money for, a campaign before they have filed their nomination papers.
Third Party Advertisers
Any individual, corporation or trade union that wishes to advertise in broadcast, print, electronic or other mediums to promote, support or oppose a candidate is required to register with the City.
Registration forms and information packages for third party advertisers are available online and at the City Clerk’s Office in Brampton City Hall. Registration forms must be filed in person by the third party advertiser or an authorized agent during regular office hours by October 23, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Appointments are recommended, and walk-ins may be accommodated, subject to availability.
The person filing the registration is required to present original identification at the time of filing. Photocopies and electronic forms of ID will not be accepted. A list of acceptable forms of identification can be found online. A representative who wishes to register on behalf of a corporation or trade union third party advertiser must provide a letter of authorization from a designated official of the corporation or trade union. A third party advertiser may neither spend money on, nor receive money for, a campaign before they have filed their registration papers.
