One (1) to be elected, at large within the Town. Also serves as a member of Regional Council.
Elections
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.
Municipal offices to be elected in 2026
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, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 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
Voting Locations
Online Voting
The online portal opens on October 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and closes on October 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
Advance Voting
*Persons requiring accessible voting assistance are encouraged to vote at one of the advance polls, as an accessible ballot marking device is available*
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Location |
Address |
Time |
Date |
|
Leisureplex Banquet Hall |
3 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie |
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 |
|
Leisureplex Banquet Hall |
3 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie |
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
Election Day: Monday, October 26, 2026
Polls Open 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
|
Ward |
Location |
Address |
|
1 |
Fort Erie Central Fire Station |
444 Central Ave, Fort Erie |
|
2 |
Gilmore Community Hub, Exercise Room *NEW LOCATION* |
60 King Street, Fort Erie |
|
3 |
Leisureplex Banquet Hall |
3 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie |
|
4 |
John Brant Public School *NEW LOCATION* |
143 Ridge Rd N, Ridgeway |
|
5 |
Crystal Ridge Community Centre Banquet Hall |
99 Ridge Road South, Ridgeway |
|
6 |
Stevensville Memorial Hall |
2508 Stevensville Road, Stevensville |
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. Please contact elections@forterie.ca with any concerns.
Resources
- The Municipal Elections Act, 1996: Municipal elections are guided by this legislation.
- The Education Act: Important for school board elections.
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