Voter Information

‍ All residents of the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand must be on the Register of Voters to cast a ballot during municipal elections.

To ensure that you’re on the Voter’s List for the 2026 Municipal & School Board Election, please contact the Clerk’s Department.

• Campaign Period: Friday, May 1, 2026

  • Begins when a candidate files their nomination papers.

• Voter’s List Revisions: September 1 to October 26, 2026

  • Individuals may file an application, including acceptable identification as in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, to make additions, corrections or deletions of own information to the Voters’ List.

  • A person may submit an application requesting that a deceased person’s name be removed from the voters’ list.

• Voter Identification Letters

  • Mailed out 1st week of October.

    • Voter Identification Letters are printed and mailed to electors for the purposes of casting votes by internet or telephone.

    • Your VIL will include:

      • A Personal Identification Number (PIN)

      • Instructions on How to Vote

      • Locations of Voter Assistance Centres

      • Secure Internet address and telephone number for voting.

    • If you do not receive your VIL by end-of-day on October 9, 2026, please contact the Clerk’s Department.
      

• Advanced Voting Days: Friday, October 16 to October 25, 2026

• Election Day: Monday, October 26, 2026

• 2026-2030 Term of Office starts: Sunday, November 15, 2026

  • The inaugural meeting of Council is scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Voting is available by Internet and Telephone only. There will be no paper ballots. If you need assistance or access to technology, please visit a Voter Assistance Centre, where secure computer kiosks, cell service, and staff support will be available.

• Grafton Municipal Office (10836 County Rd #2, Grafton)

  • October 16, 19-23, 2026

    • 10am to 4pm

  • October 26, 2026

    • 10am to 8pm

• Alnwick Civic Centre (9059 County Rd 45, Roseneath)

  • October 17, 2026

    • 10am to 2pm

• Grafton Fire Hall Station #1 (343 Edwardson Rd, Grafton)

  • October 18, 2026

  • 10am to 2pm

• Centreton Community Centre (2363 County Rd #23, Centreton)

  • October 24, 2026

    • 10am to 2pm

The Township is committed to providing a barrier-free Election for candidates and electors.

The Township’s Municipal Election Accessibility Plan 2026 is intended to highlight measures that the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand will be implementing to ensure equal opportunity for all electors and candidates. These objectives include:

• That persons with disabilities are able to independently cast their vote and verify their selection.

• That persons with disabilities have full and equal access to all information on where and when to vote and on eligible candidates.

• That persons with disabilities can fully participate in the Municipal Election as an elector, candidate, or election official.