The next municipal election will be held in 2022. Information will be updated as it becomes available.
For more information please visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs website.
Key and relevant information listed below will be updated in 2022.
Candidate Registration Period - See updates in 2022.
Nomination Process Information & Training Sessions Offices to Elect Raising Funds & Filing Fees Election Candidates Sign Information Learn about nominations for the 2022 Municipal Election. Review a list of information and training sessions for the upcoming municipal election. See a list of positions of office that will be elected. Find the fees associated with running as a candidate and information about when registered candidates can start raising funds for their election campaign. Find information about obtaining a sign permit. You are welcome to contact the Corporate Services Department at 905-833-5321 should you have any questions.
List of Third Party Advertisers - 2022 Municipal Election
Registration Process Guides and Resources Media Information Third Party Advertiser Sign Information Learn about the registration process to become a Third Party Advertiser. Review a list of guides and resources for Third Party Advertisers. Find information about new advertising rules for broadcasters and publishers for the 2018 Municipal Election. Find information about obtaining a sign permit. Updates to the voter information listed below will be communicated when available. Please refer to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs website.
- Advance Voting Opportunities 2022 Municipal Election
- 2022 Municipal Election - List of Candidates
- Am I on the Voters' List?
- What Ward am I in? View the 2022 Municipal Elections Ward and Poll Map
- Where do I Vote?
- Register to Vote
Election Employment
- If you are interested in working for the municipal election please visit our Employment Updates page in 2022.
- Applications are now closed.
Voter Identification
- Acceptable forms of identification at Voting Locations.
Proxy Voting
- What is a proxy vote?
- Appointment to Voting Proxy Form (Form 3)
The following is a directory of Guides and Resources for voters and candidates. This directory will be continually updated in 2022 as information becomes available.
- Township of King - Municipal Election Accessibility Plan
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs - Voters' guide for Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs - Candidates Guide for Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs - Guide for third party advertisers Ontario municipal council and school board elections
- OESC Election Website - www.elections.ontarioschooltrustees.org
- York Region District School Board - www.yrdsb.ca
- York Catholic District School Board - www.ycdsb.ca
- Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir - www.cscmonavenir.ca
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde - www.csviamonde.ca
- Regional Municipality of York Regional Chair Infographic
- CNIB Guide - Accessible Election Guide for Municipalities
Candidate Financial Statements
In accordance with Section 88.23 (4) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (MEA), the Clerk shall present a report setting out all candidates in an election and indicating whether each candidate complied with Section 88.25 of the MEA. Click here for the Clerks Report.For the 2018 municipal election, Section 88 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, require all candidates for municipal council to file financial statements for all revenues and expenditures incurred during the campaign period by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29th, 2019. Section 88 (9.1) of the Act requires that these statements be made publicly accessible to ensure the transparency and accountability of the electoral process.
Candidates are wholly responsible for the submission of complete and accurate financial statements - the Clerk's Department does not verify or alter in any way the submitted documents. In the event that a candidate's total contributions and expenses do not exceed $10,000, they are not required to submit an accompanying auditor's report with their financial statement. Hard copy originals of submitted financial statements are available for review in the Corporate Services Department at the Township Municipal Office, 2585 King Road, King City.
Compliance Auditing
An elector who is entitled to vote in an election and believes on reasonable grounds that a candidate has contravened a provision of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, relating to election campaign finances may apply for a compliance audit. Applications for a compliance audit are forwarded to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee (JCAC) appointed by the Township of King and other York Region municipalities for review. Please visit the Compliance Audit Committee page for more information.
Applications for a compliance audit must be submitted to the Township Clerk in writing, setting out the reasons for the elector's belief that a contravention of the Municipal Elections Act relating to election campaign finances has occurred. Upon receipt of an application, the Township Clerk must forward the application to the Committee within 10 days, following which the Committee must decide within 30 days of receipt of the application whether to proceed with conducting an audit.
For more information, contact Kathryn Moyle, Director of Corporate Services, and Township Clerk at 905-833-4018.
If you are interested in working for the municipal election please visit our Employment Updates page in 2022. Applications are now closed.