2026 Municipal & School Board Elections
Information for Voters, Candidates, and Third Party Advertisers is listed below. For additional information, or to schedule an appointment to file your nomination papers, please contact:
Beth Morton, Clerk-Administrator
Tel: 705-636-5941
E: beth.morton@townshipofperry.ca
Kim Seguin, Treasurer-Deputy Clerk
Tel: 705-636-5941
E: kim.seguin@townshipofperry.ca
List of Certified Candidates - Township of Perry
Nominations are now closed and candidates have been certified by the Clerk. By accessing a candidate's website/social media account you are leaving the Township of Perry’s website. These websites/social media accounts are in no way affiliated, maintained or monitored by the Township of Perry. Any links provided are for convenience only and do not imply endorsement or approval by the Township of Perry.*certified
Mayor (One to be elected at large)
| Name | Campaign Website | Phone | Date Filed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Lumley | lumps15@hotmail.com | 705-303-5716 | May 21, 2026* | |
| Jared Matthew Beverley | jared@gunnerstacklebox.ca | Facebook Page | 705-380-3456 | August 20, 2026* |
Councillors (Four to be elected at large)
| Name | Campaign Website | Phone | Date Filed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cary Grant | mrcaryrgrant@gmail.com | 705-305-2905 | May 12, 2026* | |
| Jefferey Marshall | 99marshall99@gmail.com | 249-391-9881 | May 27, 2026* | |
| Martina Dube | martinadube1969@gmail.com | 705-783-6096 | June 5, 2026* | |
| Jerry Srutwa | jerry@elmsengineering.com | 705-380-1398 | June 11, 2026* | |
| Robert Sutherland | robert.daywalker@gmail.com | 416-817-8124 | July 23, 2026* | |
| Charles Grin | carlgrin97@gmail.com | 647-510-4746 | July 24, 2026* | |
| Gini Mayo | ginimorgan@hotmail.com | 705-789-8622 | August 18, 2026* |
School Board Trustees
English Public (Zone 5) (Township of Perry)
List of Certified Candidates - English Public (Zone 5)
Declaration of Acclamation to Office
| Name | Campaign Website | Phone | Date Filed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Newman | jaynewman35@gmail.com | 705-477-3793 | August 7, 2026* |
English Separate (Area 2) (Municipality of Powassan)
Declaration of Acclamation to Office
| Name | Campaign Website | Phone | Date Filed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Bégin | May 19, 2026* | |||
| Matthew Van Milligen | mvanmilligen@gmail.com | 705-358-6471 | August 20, 2026* |
French Public (Municipality of East Ferris)
List of Certified Candidates/Declaration of Acclamation - French Public
| Name | Campaign Website | Phone | Date Filed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Cazabon | b.cazabon@cogeco.net | 705-499-0164 or 705-497-7961 | August 11, 2026* |
French Separate (Municipality of East Ferris)
The Clerk of the Municipality of East Ferris did not receive any nominations for the Trustee position as of 2:00 pm on nomination day, Friday, August 21, 2026. Pursuant to S. 33(5) they posted a Notice of Additional Nominations to that closed on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm. No nominations were received. Updates will be provided once additional information is available.(August 1, 2026) - Updated Notice of Nomination Period
Nomination Packages will be available below or in-person at the Municipal Office as of Friday, May 1, 2026. The Nomination Period for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election runs from Friday, May 1, 2026 until 2 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026. It is encouraged that you schedule an appointment to file your nomination papers with the Clerk. Nomination Papers must be filed in-person (by the candidate or agent).
Note: Mandatory Training will occur for all successful candidates on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Attendance is required.
Candidate Qualifications
Qualifications for members of Council are set out in Section 256 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Section 17 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. In order to run for office in the Township of Perry, a person must be:
- A Canadian citizen;
- At least 18 years old;
- A resident of the Township of Perry or the owner or tenant of land here, or the spouse of such owner or tenant, and
- Who is not disqualified by any legislation from holding office.
The following are ineligible to be elected as Members of Council:
- An employee of the Township of Perry except during an authorized leave of absence (the leave of absence must begin upon filing the Nomination Form).
- A person who is not an employee of the municipality but who is the Clerk, Treasurer, Integrity Commissioner, Auditor General, Ombudsman or Registrar, or who holds any administrative position of the municipality.
- A judge of any of any court.
- A member of the Assembly as provided in the Legislative Assembly Act or of the Senate or House of Commons of Canada.
Below are the fillable PDF’s of Nomination Paper Forms for convenience.
- Form 1 – Nomination Paper
- Form 4 – Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report
- Form EL18(A) – Declaration of Qualifications
- Form EL 14 – Candidates Declaration for Proper Use of 2026 Voters’ List & Access to Candidates' Portal
- Freedom of Information Release
One (1) Mayor and Four (4) Councillors are to be elected. The Term of Office is November 15, 2026 to November 14, 2030.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is encouraged to schedule an appointment with the Township to file your nomination papers. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting Beth Morton, Clerk-Administrator or Kim Seguin, Treasurer-Deputy Clerk, at 705-636-5941.
Near North District School Board
Nomination Packages will be available below or in-person at the Municipal Office as of Friday, May 1, 2026. The Nomination Period for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election runs from Friday, May 1, 2026 until 2 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026. It is encouraged that you schedule an appointment to file your nomination papers with the Clerk. Nomination Papers must be filed in-person (by the candidate or agent).
Below are the fillable PDF’s of Nomination Paper Forms for convenience.
- Form 1 – Nomination Paper
- Form 4 – Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report
- Form EL18(B) – Declaration of Qualifications
- Freedom of Information Release
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is encouraged to schedule an appointment with the Township to file your nomination papers. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting Beth Morton, Clerk-Administrator or Kim Seguin, Treasurer-Deputy Clerk, at 705-636-5941.
Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board
The Municipality of Powassan will be the lead municipality for Area 2 - East & South of the City of North Bay, which the Township of Perry falls within. For more information, please visit https://www.powassan.net/content/localgovernment/municipal-elections.Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l'Ontario
The Municipality of East Ferris will be the lead municipality. For more information, please visit https://eastferris.ca/en/your-government/elections.Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord
The Municipality of East Ferris will be the lead municipality. For more information, please visit https://eastferris.ca/en/your-government/elections.Packages to register as a Third-Party Advertiser will be available below or in-person at the Municipal Office as of Friday, May 1, 2026 until end of business day on Friday October 23, 2026. It is encouraged that you schedule an appointment to file your papers with the Clerk. Registrations must be filed in-person. The Advertising Period is restricted from May 1, 2026 to close of voting (8 p.m.) on October 26, 2026.
Below are the fillable PDF’s of Nomination Paper Forms for convenience.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is encouraged to schedule an appointment with the Township to file your nomination papers. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting Beth Morton, Clerk-Administrator or Kim Seguin, Treasurer-Deputy Clerk, at 705-636-5941.
- Use of Corporate Resources By-law
- Clerk’s Procedures and Vote By Internet/Telephone By-law
- Election Sign By-law
- MTO Election Sign Guidelines
- Acceptable Documents For Voter Identification
- 2026 Ontario Municipal Election Guides (Candidates, Third-Party Advertiser, Voters)
- Municipal Elections Act, 1996
- Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, 1990
- Municipal Act, 2001
- Association Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
- Ontario Municipal Councillor’s Guide
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
There are many important dates that candidates should be aware, please see the list below:
Nomination Period: Friday, May 1, 2026 to Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Nomination Day: Friday, August 21, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. **this date is also the deadline for withdrawal
Campaign Period: Friday, May 1, 2026 to Thursday, December 31, 2026
Voting Day: Monday, October 26, 2026
Term of Office: November 15, 2026 to November 14, 2030
Financial Filing Deadline: Tuesday, March 30, 2027
2026 Voter Information
Who May Vote
Any person who on election day (Monday, October 26, 2026) meets the following qualifications is eligible to vote:
- Is a Canadian citizen;
- Is at least 18 years old on election day;
- Resides in the municipality or is the owner or tenant of land in the local municipality, or the spouse of such a person (non-residential commercial or industrial property electors are not entitled to vote for school board trustees, but are entitled to vote for other municipal offices or questions);
- Not prohibited by law from voting.
Acceptable Documents For Voter Identification
Contribution Limits
Any person who is a resident of Ontario can make a contribution to a candidate’s campaign or contribute to a third-party advertiser to help fund their advertisements.
You may contribute a maximum of $1,200 to a single candidate. You may also contribute a maximum of $1,200 to a third-party advertiser. These amounts include the value of any goods or services donated to the campaign. You may not contribute more than $5,000 in total to candidates running for offices on the same council or school board, or to third party advertisers who are registered in the same municipality. If you buy a ticket to a candidate’s or third-party advertiser’s fundraiser, the cost of the ticket is a contribution.
If you want to contribute to a candidate or third-party advertiser, you should make sure that you know what the contribution limits are and keep track of your donations to ensure that you don’t end up giving more than is permitted.
Groups, such as neighbourhood associations and clubs, or professional associations, such as fire or police associations, are not eligible to make financial contributions to candidates or third-party advertisers. Members may contribute individually.
More information on contribution rules, view the Ontario Voter’s Guide.
The Township of Perry is using the Telephone/Internet method of voting for the 2026 Municipal Election.
Voter Information Letters will be mailed to electors during the week of September 22, 2026. Eligible voters shall be required to telephone a designated number or access a designated internet address and cast their vote. Every eligible elector shall be limited to only one vote through the use of a PIN distributed within your personalized Voter Information Letter. Once the PIN has been used to complete all assigned races associated with the election it cannot be used again, and further access shall not be granted to the Telephone/Internet Voting service to vote again. Voting will commence at 10:00 am on Friday, October 16, 2026, and will remain open until 8:00 pm on Monday, October 26, 2026.
If you do not receive your voter information letter, need be added to the voter list, or for more information on the 2026 Municipal Election, contact the Township Office by email, telephone, in-person during regular business hours.
