Monday, October 26th, 2026 is Election Day for municipalities and School Board Trustees across the Province of Ontario.
VOTE online or by phone: OCTOBER 19-26
Electors in Beckwith Township will vote electronically in the 2026 Municipal Election. Methods of voting will be online or by phone. There will be no paper ballot.
A Voter Information Letter was mailed on Monday October 5th, 2026 directly to electors. It will contain a personalized PIN which will allow electors to vote 24 hours a day for 8 days from a telephone or any device connected to the internet (i.e. cellphone, tablet, computer).
If you do not receive a Voter Information Letter in the mail by October 16th, 2026, you can still vote! You will need to go to the Voter Help Centre (listed below) and bring with you proof of identity and residency. (i.e. driver’s license, health card, utility bill, etc.)
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca or call 613-257-1539 ext. 207.
Township of Beckwith Official List of Certified Candidates
| Reeve | Contact | Qualifying Address |
| Kidd, Richard | (613) 257-3732 richardkiddbeckwith@gmail.com | 706 Kidd Rd, Beckwith |
| Zwicker, Tara | (613) 761-8449 Tara.Zwicker@outlook.com |
| Deputy Reeve | Contact | Qualifying Address |
| Dowdall, Brian – Acclaimed | (613) 253-3614 brijandowdall@aol.com | 2073 6th Line, Beckwith |
| Councillor | Contact | Qualifying Address |
| Campbell, Tim | (613) 257-4952 auldmanse@bell.net | 1258 7th Line, Beckwith |
| Jaber, Hidie | 647-881-8681 hidie@jaber.com | 122 Ridgemont Drive, Beckwith |
| McKenna-Kelso, Jessica | (613) 884-1450 jessica.beckwith@hotmail.com | 838 Kidd Rd. Beckwith |
| Nicholson-Watson, Kerri | (873) 354-8505 k.nicholsonwatson@gmail.com | 993 Ferguson Rd, Beckwith |
| Rose, Erin | (819) 712-1313 erin.rose@bell.net | 290 Denise Cres, Beckwith |
| English Public School Board | Contact | Qualifying Address |
| Johnston, Lynda – Acclaimed | purpleblacks2020@gmail.com |
| English Separate School Board | Contact | Qualifying Address |
| Cooney, Jennifer – Acclaimed | (613) 880-1462 jencooney@xplornet.com | 3193 Old Perth Rd Mississippi Mills |
| French Public School Board | Contact | Qualifying Address |
| Mohamed, Anab Y | 613-322-8684 anabsympa@gmail.com | |
| Robert, Patrick | patrick.richard.robert@gmail.com |
| French Separate School Board | Contact | Qualifying Address |
| Burns, Diane – Acclaimed | (613) 478-2744 (613) 885-5473 dianeburns99@gmail.com |
Township of Beckwith Declaration of Acclamations to Office
| Deputy Reeve | Contact | Qualifying Address |
| Dowdall, Brian – Acclaimed | (613) 253-3614 brijandowdall@aol.com | 2073 6th Line, Beckwith |
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DATE |
INFORMATION |
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March 1, 2026 |
registertovoteon.ca available for Electors to check their information on the Voters’ List |
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May 1 to August 20, 2026 |
Nominations accepted at Clerk’s Office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, by appointment |
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May 1 to October 23, 2026 |
Third-Party Advertising Registration: Registrations accepted at Clerk’s office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, by appointment |
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August 21, 2026 |
Last day for Nominations to be accepted and Nominations to be withdrawn at the Clerk’s Office between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., by appointment |
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August 24, 2026 |
Certification/Rejection of Nomination Papers by 4:00 p.m. Acclamations declared after 4:00 p.m.
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September 1 to |
Revision Period for the Voters’ List |
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Prior to September 30, 2026 |
Final Calculation of Maximum Campaign Expenses will be provided to Candidates and Third-Party Advertisers |
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October 19 to |
Voting Period: October 19 at 8:30 a.m. and continues until October 26 at 8:00 p.m. |
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October 27, 2026 |
Declaration of Official Election Results |
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November 2, 2026 |
Deadline to remove Election Signs |
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November 15, 2026 to |
Term of Office (Inaugural Meeting: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.) |
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December 31, 2026 |
Campaign Period ends (unless extended) |
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January 4, 2027 |
Earliest date to file Financial Statements |
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March 30, 2027 |
Deadline for Candidates and Third-Party Advertisers to file Financial Statements is 2:00 p.m. |
Information for Voters
You can vote in the municipal election if you are:
- a Canadian citizen; and
- at least 18 years old; and
- a resident of Beckwith Township; or
- a non-resident of Beckwith Township but you or your spouse own or rent property in the municipality; and
- are not prohibited from voting under any law.
You may only vote once in the municipal election regardless of how many properties you own or rent in the township. You must vote in the ward where you live or own property. An owner or tenant of non-residential property, or his or her spouse, is not eligible to vote for School Board Trustee.
Post-Secondary Students
There is a special rule for students who may be living away from home while they attend school. If you are a student and consider your “home” to be the place where you live when you are not attending school, which means you plan on returning there, then you are eligible to vote in both your ‘home’ municipality and in the municipality where you currently live while attending school.
In the 2026 election, members will be elected for a 4 year period beginning November 15, 2026 and ending November 14, 2030 for the following offices:
Municipal Council
- Reeve (one is elected by all electors of the municipality)
- Deputy Reeve (one is elected by all electors of the municipality)
- Councillors (three to be elected by all electors of the municipality)
School Board Trustees
- English District School Board (one to be elected by public school electors of the municipality)
- English District Separate School Board (one to be elected by separate school electors of the municipality)
- French Language District School Board (one to be elected by French language separate school electors)
- French Language District Separate School Board (one to be elected by French language electors within the municipality)
Voting is easy and convenient with online and telephone voting!
Your Voter Information Letter will arrive in the mail in October.
- Keep the Voter Information Letter in a safe place until voting opens on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 8:30 am.
- You will have 8 days to vote, but do not wait until the last minute in case you have difficulty logging into the voting system.
- The Voter Information Letter contains your PIN number that will grant you access to the voting system.
- You have 2 ways to vote:
- Vote by phone (takes about 10-15 minutes)
- Call the number provided in your Voter Information Letter
- Enter your PIN
- Enter your date of birth
- If you receive an error after several attempts to login, this may be because your date of birth information is incorrect in our Voting System. Please visit the Voter Help Centre during hours of operation (see below) or call 613-257-1539 ext. 207 to speak to elections staff to verify your details in our system.
- Vote (use the ‘#’ sign to confirm your selections)
- Vote online (takes about 5 minutes) *EASIEST METHOD
- Visit the voting website provided in your Voter Information Letter by entering the website address in your internet browser (do not search for the address – it will not work)
- Enter your PIN
- Enter your date of birth
- Enter the Captcha challenge (distorted letters and numbers) as shown on the screen
- If you receive an error after several attempts to login, this may be because your date of birth is incorrect in our Voting System. Please contact the Voter Help Centre/Municipal office and speak to elections staff to verify your details in our system.
- Follow the prompts through all contests, and complete your ballot by pressing ‘Cast Ballot’
- Vote by phone (takes about 10-15 minutes)
Want to ensure your vote counted?
You can try voting again with the same PIN, and if you are blocked from doing so, then you know your vote counted.
If you do not receive a Voter Information Letter in the mail or if you need assistance voting, visit the Voter Help Centre during the specified hours.
VOTER HELP CENTRE:
Municipal Office (2022 Beckwith Park Lane, Carleton Place, ON K7C 0V9)
Monday, October 19 from 8:30am – 4:30pm
Tuesday, October 20 from 8:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday, October 21 from 8:30am – 4:30pm
Thursday, October 22 from 8:30am – 4:30pm
Friday, October 23 from 8:30am – 4:30pm
Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday, October 26, Election Day, from 8:30am to the end of voting at 8:00pm
If you are not on the Voters’ List, you will need to bring with you proof of identity and residency.
Click here for a list of acceptable forms of identification.
Information about school support updates after the June 1, 2026 deadline.
MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) is responsible for collecting school support designation information, under the Education Act, to provide to Elections Ontario for the creation of the Preliminary List of Electors (PLE) for the municipal and school board elections.
School support has two purposes
- Assessment purposes (i.e. allocation of tax dollars)
- Electoral purposes (i.e. voting)
Whether you own or rent your home, your property is linked to a school board – even if you don’t
have children or your children aren’t currently attending school. While you’re not required to make
a designation, if you are eligible, you have the option to choose which school board you support. If
you don’t make a choice, your support will default to the English-Public school board.
Changing your school support designation
MPAC will update school support designation revisions received from your municipality. However, to
ensure your preference is also reflected in the direction of your tax dollars, property owners and
tenants are encouraged to update their information through MPAC AboutMyProperty™ or MPAC’s online tenant portal. A paper Application for Direction of School Support (and Attestation of Unit Support, if applicable) is also available.
Still have questions about school support? Contact MPAC!
mpac.ca/contact | Toll Free 1 866 296-6722
Visit mpac.ca/SchoolSupport to learn more.
Information for Candidates
Thinking about running in the upcoming municipal election? The nomination period officially opens on May 1.
Prospective candidates can pick-up the Candidates Packages at the Township Office and are encouraged to book an appointment with the Clerk’s Office to review the nomination process and ask any questions.
Candidate Packages are available at the Beckwith Municipal Office. This package includes key information on running for Office in Beckwith along with the required forms to submit your Nomination Papers.
If you have any questions, please contact the Returning Officer, 613-257-1539x 207.
More information to follow
2026 Election: School Board Contacts
Municipal Elections 2026 – Upper Canada District School Board
🏫 Did you know homeowners and tenants in Ontario can choose which school board they support?
If you’re eligible, you can update your school support designation to reflect your preference.
Check your designation by Monday, June 1, 2026, to be ready for the next municipal and school board elections in the fall.
Learn more at www.mpac.ca/schoolsupport
Please check back for more information on:
- Campaign period
- Spending limits
- Contributions and to candidates’ campaign
- Financial Statements
For general information about the rules contained in the Municpal Elections Act, 1996 and other legislation on how to run as candidate in Ontario municipal council and school board elections.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
2026 Candidates’ Guide – Ontario municipal council and school board elections
- MMAH Candidate Training Session (Hybrid)
- July 9th 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Lanark County Municipal Office
- 99 Christie Lake Rd, Perth ON
- 2026 Candidates Training Deck – Perth
- MMAH Candidate Training Session (In Person)
- July 16th 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Carleton Place Arena – Multi Purpose Room
- 75 Neelin St., Carleton Place ON
- 2026 Candidates Training Deck – Carleton Place
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
Make sure your details are up to date so you’re ready to vote this fall.
Any changes to the voters list after August 12, 2026, must be made directly through the Township of Beckwith office.
Contact the Clerk, Cassandra McGregor at:
cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca
(613) 257-1539 ext. 207
Election signs are permitted in compliance with the following Election Sign Bylaws:
Beckwith Township By-Law 2002-27 and Lanark County Bylaw 2023-16
2022 MUNICIPAL / SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE ELECTIONS
OFFICIAL RESULTS FOR BECKWITH TOWNSHIP DEPUTY-REEVE AND COUNCILLORS
OFFICIAL RESULTS FOR ENGLISH PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD
OFFICIAL RESULTS FOR ENGLISH SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD