Openness and transparency are two of the main values we strive for in organizing the municipal election! 

Final dates are still being confirmed, but shortly after the City takes control of the voters' list on September 1, eligible voters will have a few different methods for confirming if they are on the voters' list, as well as correcting information or adding themselves to the list:

• Via an online portal on the City website. 
• In-person at the Elections Office at City Hall.
• In-person at a voting place on advance voting days (October 16 & 17) or voting day itself (October 26)

The first two options are preferred as they ensure a quicker voting process on advance voting days or voting day. Also, if you wish to vote by internet, you will need to be added to the voters' list and receive your Voter Information Letter.

It is also important to note that whatever option a person chooses to add themselves to the voters list, they will need to provide a piece of identification that has their name and address in the City of Kingston. A full list can be found on the City website. Some common options for students include a copy of a lease agreement, a utility bill, or a document showing campus residence issued by a post-secondary institution.

More details will be posted on the Voters page of the City website in the summer regarding voter registration options.

Great question! Once a candidate files their nomination, they receive:

• The Preliminary Certificate of Maximum Campaign Expenses. This document details the maximum amount a candidate can self-fund for their campaign, and the maximum amount they can spend on the campaign.
• Information regarding the requirement for campaign expense reporting, along with the Form 4 - Auditor's Report - Candidate. This form must be submitted by all candidates after the campaign period ends on December 31, 2026.
• Copies of the procedures used by the City for internet voting and electronic vote tabulation equipment.
• A copy of the Election Signs By-Law, and a summary document for the by-law.
• A copy of the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy.
• Digital copies of district or City-wide maps. Upon request, hard copies of maps can be provided.

Candidates will also receive information throughout the campaign period from the Elections Office. This includes access to the voters' list, which becomes available starting September 1. Before September 30 candidates will also receive the final certificate of campaign expenses, which provides the final maximum for self-funding and campaign spending limits.

Hello! Thanks for your question. The list of candidates can be found on the City website here: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council-and-city-administration/elections/candidates/candidate-list/ This webpage will be updated regularly as candidates submit their nominations.

Excellent question! Voting places are chosen using a variety of factors, including physical accessibility of the space, proximity to public transit options, available parking, and location within the district. Staff work to balance locations in districts between the two advance voting days and Voting Day itself. 

The full list of voting places will be posted on the voters page of City website by early July. Information on voting places will also be in the Voter Information Letters mailed in October to all electors on the voters list. To see if you are on the voters list, visit RegisterToVoteON.ca.

Thanks for the question! There will be no changes to the current district boundaries. You may view the current boundaries here on the City website.

Great question! There is a $200 filing fee for those running for Mayor, and $100 filing fee for those running for District Councillor or school board trustee. Those fees are reimbursed to candidates when they file their financial statements following the election.