5 candidates filed their nomination forms today. Check out the updated list of candidates running in the 2026 Municipal Elections at ottawa.ca/vote.

Reminder! Eligible individuals can file nomination forms for the offices of Mayor, City Councillor or School Board Trustee for the 2026 Municipal Elections until August 21, 2026, at 2 pm. Details: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

1 candidate filed their nomination forms today. Check out who’s running in the 2026 Municipal Elections at ottawa.ca/vote.

What a great way to spend the long weekend! Thank you to everyone who stopped to chat with us at the Main Street Farmers’ Market and Stittsville Market this weekend. We always appreciate the opportunity to connect with electors! #ItStartsHere #OttCity

We are hiring election workers to work at voting places for the 2026 Municipal Elections! Dates, pay rates, election worker roles and more can be found at ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ItStartsHere #OttCity #OttVote

1 candidate filed their nomination forms today. Check out who’s running in the 2026 Municipal Elections at ottawa.ca/vote.

Are you looking for something to do this long weekend? Our team will be out and about, and we'd love to chat with you. Come visit us! #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity August 1: Main Street Farmers Market August 2: Stittsville Market and Vanier Latin Festival

Want to be a candidate or third party advertiser? Deadlines to file are approaching! The candidate nomination period ends August 21, 2026, at 2 pm. The third party advertiser registration period ends October 23, 2026, at 4:30pm. For more information, visit ottawa.ca/vote.

Need more time to submit your sticker design? Good news! The deadline has been extended to August 23 at 11:59 pm. Your design could appear on official "I Voted Early" stickers for the 2026 Municipal Elections. Learn more: ottawa.ca/vote #ItStartsHere #OttVote

We’re committed to providing an accessible voting experience at every voting place! Some of the available tools include: Magnifying sheets Braille list of candidates Large print ballots Learn more: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

2 candidates filed their nomination forms today. Check out the updated list of candidates running in the 2026 Municipal Elections at ottawa.ca/vote.

Did you know? During Special Advance Voting Days (October 1-4), you can vote at ANY voting place in Ottawa regardless of your address! Learn more about voting opportunities: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

Interested in becoming a candidate in the 2026 Municipal Elections? Explore the steps to file a nomination, learn about eligibility requirements, and find resources to help you get started at ottawa.ca/vote. #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity youtu.be/Ir8IoHc_tZw

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Elections Ontario’s voter registration tool lets you verify, update, or add your voter information to the Voters’ List for the 2026 Municipal Elections. The tool is available until August 12. Visit RegisterToVoteON.ca for details. #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

Thank you, Westboro! We had a wonderful time at the Westboro Farmers' Market, sharing information about the upcoming municipal election and speaking with everyone who stopped by our booth. Thanks to all who took the time to visit us. #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

Meet our staffing team! They’re responsible for recruiting, hiring and training thousands of election workers for the 2026 Municipal Elections. Are you interested in being an election worker? Apply today! For more information: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ItStartsHere #OttCity

2 candidates filed their nomination forms today. Check out the updated list of candidates running in the 2026 Municipal Elections at ottawa.ca/vote.

The Elections Office will be at the Westboro Farmers’ Market on Saturday, July 25! We look forward to chatting about the upcoming municipal election. #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

As we get closer to Voting Day, it’s important to know which candidates are running in your ward. Enter your address in the “Who is running in my ward?” tool to see the list of candidates you can vote for. Check it out: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

Interested in becoming an election worker in the 2026 Municipal Elections? Use the Election worker application to apply online. Applicants can also submit a completed application form to the Elections Office by email, mail or in person. Details: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

3 candidates filed their nomination forms today. Check out the updated list of candidates running in the 2026 Municipal Elections at ottawa.ca/vote.

Did you know? All municipal elections in Ontario are governed by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. Learn more about the legislation impacting municipal elections: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

1 candidate filed their nomination forms today. Check out who’s running in the 2026 Municipal Elections at ottawa.ca/vote.

Calling all eligible electors! Choose the voting option that works best for you and make a plan to vote: · Vote at one of 6 in-person voting opportunities · Vote by proxy · Vote by special mail-in ballot Learn more: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ItStartsHere #OttCity

What a game, congrats Spain! We had an amazing time interacting with the community at the FIFA Watch Party hosted by Smart Youth Network. Thank you to everyone who joined us and signed up as election worker. #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

We had a great time at the Alta Vista Market on Saturday! As we get closer to Voting Day, we're grateful for every opportunity to share election information with residents. #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

We are officially 100 days away from Voting Day in the 2026 Municipal Elections (October 26, 2026)! Questions about the election? Visit ottawa.ca/vote or contact the Elections Office at 613-580-2660 or elections@ottawa.ca.

1 candidate filed their nomination forms today. Check out who’s running in the 2026 Municipal Elections at ottawa.ca/vote.

Our team will be at the FIFA Watch Party hosted by Smart Youth Network on July 19 at Britannia Park Pier (2805 Carling Ave) to share information about the 2026 Municipal Elections and hire election workers for paid positions. Will you be there?

Join us on Saturday, July 18, at the Alta Vista Market to connect with our team, ask questions, and learn more about what’s in store for the 2026 Municipal Elections. #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity