Frequently Asked Questions - Candidates
This page will be updated as candidate questions come in
When can my election signs go out?
As per the Guelph/Eramosa Township By-law, candidates' signs can not be put up until 6 weeks before the municipal election, for this year's election the first date signs can be put out is September 14, 2026, other key dates can also be found here
When is the campaign period?
A candidate can start campaigning during the nomination period (began May 1), however, they cannot spend any monetary amounts on their campaign until their nomination papers have been filed and a candidate can campaign until election day (October 26, 2026).
When will voter kits be mailed out?
Voter its will not be mailed out until the final week of September, 2026: exact dates will be confirmed closer to September, other key dates can also be found here
Can I run as a Candidate if I work in government?
Yes, so long as you do not work for the government you are running for.
What forms do I need to have completed to file my nomination?
In advance of your nomination filing, form 2 in the Guelph Eramosa Township Nomination Package must be filled out, a nomination package can be picked up at the township office located in Rockwood, or digital copies can be found here
Yes, as long as they are eligible to vote as per the guidelines set by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, S.O. 1996, c. 32
Each candidate must have 25 signatures to file their nomination (this is form 2 in the Guelph/Eramosa Nomination Package), however, we always recommend having more