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• 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 Election Information

  General Election information: Chatham-Kent | 2026 Municipal Election

  Candidate Information: Candidate Information

  
  

  Upcoming Information 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.

  • Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities series— Has a stream for currently elected officials and another for first-time candidates.

  
  

  Additional Resources

  Learn about other ways to get involved in municipalContinue reading

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

  
  

  Chatham-Kent Election Information

  General Election information: Chatham-Kent | 2026 Municipal Election

  Candidate Information: Candidate Information

  
  

  Upcoming Information 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.

  • Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities series— Has a stream for currently elected officials and another for first-time candidates.

  
  

  Additional Resources

  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.