To file your candidate nomination package, visit our new location at 3235 Mavis Road.
The candidate nomination period is open from May 1 at 8:30 a.m. to August 21 at 2 p.m.
A Canadian citizen
At least 18 years old
A resident in the City of Mississauga; or
A non-resident of Mississauga and you or your spouse owns or rents property in the City
Are serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution
Are a corporation
Are acting as executor or trustee or in any other representative capacity
Were convicted of the corrupt practice described in Municipal Elections Act, 1996, less than five years ago
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, along with the City, held an in-person candidate information session on March 24. It was open to anyone interested in running for office or learning more about the 2026 Mississauga Municipal Election.
The session was intended to provide prospective candidates with the information they need to understand the process and requirements to run. It also covered the Use of City Resources During an Election Campaign Corporate Policy.
Attend one of these free workshops for potential candidates by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
If you are interested in running for Mayor, Ward/Regional Councillor or School Board Trustee, you must complete the following steps to become a registered candidate.
You can download the complete nomination package or pick up hard copies from the Elections Office. Appointments to pick up hard copies start April 24 at 8:30 a.m. Book an appointment or call 905-615-3389.
Once you have completed your nomination package, you must file it with an Election Official. To do this, you must book an in-person appointment for the Election Official to validate your identification documents and ensure your nomination package is complete and acceptable. Appointments to file your nomination start May 1 at 8:30 a.m.
After the Election Official has validated your ID and nomination package at your appointment, you will need to pay the applicable nomination fee:
You can pay the fee with a credit card, debit card, certified cheque or bank draft. Cash is not accepted.
If you are planning to run for Mayor or City Councillor, make sure you follow all requirements for the Endorsement of Nomination – Form 2:
Incomplete or invalid endorsements will not be counted and may result in the nomination not being accepted. Candidates will be required to return at a later date and time with a complete package.
When your nomination process is complete, you will receive a receipt from an Election Official confirming your nomination package and fees have been processed.
Until you receive this confirmation, you may not:
