Candidates for Mayor
Below is a link to the 2026 Candidates Guidebook from Manitoba Municipal Relations.
It's a great source of information that all potential candidates for Mayor should be aware of before seeking election.
2026 Candidates Guidebook
Mayor Candidate Registration is between May 1st, 2026 and September 22nd, 2026.
Registrations can be made with the SEO by appointment only. To obtain a registration form contact the SEO at the email or phone number below.
Nettie Lambert,
Senior Election Official
204-481-5824
seo@rmtache.ca
click here for copy of the Notice of Registration 2026
1. Eligibility
Persons eligible to be a candidate for Mayor must meet all of the following criteria:
- a Canadian citizen;
- 18 years old or older on Election Day, October 28, 2026;
- a resident of Manitoba;
- a qualified voter of the Municipality; and
- not subject to disqualification under the Municipal Act or any other Act.
Becoming a candidate for Mayor involves two important steps:
- Registration Process; and
- Nomination Process
2. Registration process
Candidates for Mayor must register with the Senior Election Official before soliciting donations or incurring any campaign expenditures.
Through this process, a candidate becomes authorized to commence an election campaign. The candidate must identify the account utilized for all funds, and their official agent. Once registered, the candidate will receive nomination papers.
Candidates must complete a registration form and all applicable consent forms. Candidates must submit these, in-person, to the Senior Election Official.
Appointments are required and should be made in advance. Please contact seo@rmtache.ca or 204-481-5824 for additional information.
Registration for candidates for Mayor begins on Sunday, May 1, 2026 and ends Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
3. Nomination process
Candidates must submit nomination papers which provide evidence of support from eligible voters.
Before a candidate is permitted to file nomination papers, they must have already filed their registration form. Nomination papers are provided to prospective candidates at the time of registration.
All nomination papers must be filed in-person with the Senior Election Official during the nomination period which begins on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Appointments are required and should be made in advance. Please contact seo@rmtache.ca or 204-481-5824 for additional information.
The deadline to file nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Nomination Papers for the Office of Mayor must have a minimum of 25 signatures of voters whose names appear on the voters list. Candidates must use the voters list provided to confirm that they have acquired the signatures of 25 eligible voters.
Nomination Forms must include:
- a statement by the candidate that includes his/her name, address and phone number and the office for which he/she is seeking election.
- A statement taken under oath by the candidate that he/she is qualified to be nominated and that to the best of his/her knowledge, the information provided in the nomination paper is true.
All nomination papers will be available for public inspection. A list of nominated candidates will be available on this website.
4. Campaign Period
The campaign period is the time during which a registered candidate, or any person acting on their behalf, can accept contributions or incur campaign expenses.
The campaign period for candidates for Mayor commences upon registration (registration begins May 1, 2026). It is only during this period that candidates can solicit contributions and expend funds for the purposes of election.
The Guidebook for Municipal Candidates outlines the regulations for campaign financing and the requirement to file an Election Finance Statement.
Campaign Expenses and Contributions
The Campaign Expenses and Contributions By-law regulates campaign expenses and contributions to candidates, and includes limits on contribution amounts received and expenses incurred.