The City of Hamilton's nomination period for the 2026 Municipal Election closes on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. After that deadline, no additional candidates can enter the race. Candidates who have already filed also have until that same deadline to withdraw their nomination.The City Clerk will certify all nominations on Monday, August 24, and Hamilton voters will head to the polls on Monday, October 26, 2026.
While several races across the city are shaping up to be competitive, there are currently three wards where only a single candidate has filed nomination papers:
Ward 1: Incumbent Maureen Wilson
Ward 5: Incumbent Matt Francis
Ward 12: Fred Bennink
With nearly two months remaining before nominations close, there is still ample time for additional candidates to enter these—and any other—races. The Hamiltonian will continue to monitor candidate registrations and provide readers with ongoing election coverage, including candidate profiles, interviews, campaign developments, and analysis leading up to Election Day.
Key Dates
Candidate nomination deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026 – 2:00 p.m.
Nomination certification: Monday, August 24, 2026
Election Day: Monday, October 26, 2026
Ward 1: Incumbent Maureen Wilson
Ward 5: Incumbent Matt Francis
Ward 12: Fred Bennink
With nearly two months remaining before nominations close, there is still ample time for additional candidates to enter these—and any other—races. The Hamiltonian will continue to monitor candidate registrations and provide readers with ongoing election coverage, including candidate profiles, interviews, campaign developments, and analysis leading up to Election Day.
Key Dates
Candidate nomination deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026 – 2:00 p.m.
Nomination certification: Monday, August 24, 2026
Election Day: Monday, October 26, 2026
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