Brandon Votes 2026: candidate registration opened June 30 for City Councilors and the BSD Board of Trustees

by Staff - July 1, 2026 43
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Prospective candidates for Brandon City Councillors and the Brandon  School Division Board of Trustees may begin registering for the 2026 Municipal and School  Board Election starting June 30, 2026. 

The next general municipal election will be held on Wed, Oct. 28, 2026. This year, the  community of Brandon will elect a mayor and city councillors, along with the Brandon  School Division board of trustees. 

General municipal elections are held every four years on the fourth Wednesday in October.  The Senior Election Official (SEO) has released an online resource available at  brandon.ca/votes, where potential candidates and residents can find information related  to the 2026 municipal election.  

Information for Candidates 

The campaign registration period for mayoral candidates opened May 1, 2026.  Registration for city councillor and school division trustee candidates opens June 30,  2026. 

Anyone intending to run for municipal office must register with the SEO before  accepting contributions, incurring expenses, raising funds, or borrowing money for  their campaign.  

To qualify as a candidate for municipal council, an individual must be: • a Canadian citizen 

  • at least 18 years of age on Election Day

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  • a resident of Manitoba 
  • a qualified voter, which includes someone who has lived in or owned property in the  municipality for at least six months before Election Day (Apr. 28, 2026) • not subject to disqualification under The Municipal Act or any other applicable  legislation 

Under The Municipal Act, the following individuals are disqualified from being nominated:  • a judge of the Court of Queen’s Bench or the Court of Appeal 

  • a provincial judge or justice of the peace 
  • a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba or the Senate or House of  Commons of Canada 

How to Register 

To obtain a Candidate Registration Form, prospective candidates can: 

  • Email brandonvotes@brandon.ca 
  • Phone 204-729-2462 
  • Access the form online Candidate Registration Form 

Information for Voters 

While Election Day is still several months away, maintaining an accurate Voters List is an  important step in ensuring a smooth election. Residents who have recently moved, rent  their home, or have changed addresses are encouraged to confirm their voter information. 

Residents can update their information by calling 204-729-2462 or emailing  brandonvotes@brandon.ca. Revisions to the Voters List will be accepted until Sept. 22,  2026 

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