Important Dates
Nomination Period: August 7–21, 2026
Eligibility requirements:
Eligibility means the right to run as a candidate for a seat on the municipal council.
In order to be eligible, you must:
be eligible to be registered on the list of electors of the municipality
by meeting all of the following criteria on polling day:
- be at least 18 years of age;
- have Canadian citizenship;
- not have lost your right to vote because of tutorship;
- not have been convicted of a corrupt electoral practice within the
previous five years; - be in one of the following situations:
– be domiciled in the territory of the municipality and have been
domiciled in Québec for at least six months;
– own a building or occupy a business establishment located on the
territory of the municipality for at least 45 days on polling day;
reside in the territory of municipality when filing your nomination paper;
not be in a situation of ineligibility.
Advance Poll: September 13, 2026
Election Day: September 20, 2026
Voting by Mail
Eligible electors whose domicile is outside the Municipality may apply to vote by mail. Applications must be received by September 8, 2026.
Questions?
Alicia Jones, Returning Officer
ajones@mrcpontiac.qc.ca
819-689-2266