Resources for Running for Municipal Council

The next municipal election in Chatham-Kent is October 26, 2026. Below are resources for people considering running for Council.

Chatham-Kent Candidate Information Session

April 16, 6:00 PM.

Join Chatham-Kent's Municipal Clerk to learn about responsibilities, expectations, timelines, and what to know before filing your nomination.

More information on our Let's Talk page.

Upcoming Workshops

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering a series of FREE workshops for people who are thinking about running for municipal Council in 2026. The sessions will provide useful insights and strategies. Some workshops are specifically for people in equity-deserving communities.

• Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities series— Has a stream for currently elected officials and another for first-time candidates.
• Everything You Need to Know as an Underrepresented Candidate
• Information Session for Youth Considering Running
• Information Session for Urban Indigenous People Considering Running

Additional Resources

Find information about the 2026 Chatham-Kent municipal election on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent website.

Learn about other ways to get involved in municipal government on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent website

Learn how to get involved in 2026 municipal elections from Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

Learn about the general process of running for local Council from Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

Find additional resources and organizations that support equity-deserving communities to run for municipal office on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario website.