Elections | Town of Fort Erie

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2026 Municipal and School Board Elections

The Municipal and School Board Election will take place on October 26, 2026, from 10:00am to 8:00pm.

On this page you will find key information you need to know as an elector, a candidate or a third party advertiser as it becomes available.

Information for Candidates

Information for Voters

Information for Third Party Advertisers

Registered Candidates

Key Dates

Past Results

Municipal offices to be elected in 2026

Mayor

One (1) to be elected, at large within the Town. Also serves as a member of Regional Council.

Town Councillors

Six (6) to be elected, one (1) from each of the six (6) municipal wards.

Regional Councillor

One (1) to be elected to represent the Town of Fort Erie at the Regional Municipality of Niagara.

School Board Trustees to be elected in 2026

English Language Public District School Board

One (1) to be elected for the combined area of Fort Erie and Port Colborne

English Language Catholic District School Board

One (1) to be elected for the combined area of Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Wainfleet

French Language Public School Board (Conseil Scolaire Viamonde)

One (1) to be elected for the combined area of Fort Erie, Niagara Falls, Pelham, Port Colborne, Thorold, Welland and Wainfleet

French Language Catholic School Board (Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir)

One (1) to be elected for the combined area of Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Wainfleet, Pelham and Welland

Ward boundaries

Questions, assistance and accessibility

We are happy to answer any questions about the municipal election. Please let us know if you have any comments or concerns about the election process, forms, voting methods, polling locations, the voters list or any other matters. We are committed to making the election process as accessible as possible and welcome any feedback.

Resources

The Municipal Elections Act, 1996: Municipal elections are guided by this legislation.
The Education Act: Important for school board elections.