A by-election will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024, to fill the vacant Councillor seat. This seat will be for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term ending on November 14, 2026.

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Accessibility During an Election

The Township of Russell has made great efforts in promoting a barrier free community. The 2024 Municipal By-Election Accessibility Plan was prepared in order to ensure that the 2024 Municipal By-Election is consistent with the core principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Request a copy of the 2024 Municipal By-Election Accessibility Plan by contacting the Clerk's Elections Office.

Additional Information

If you can't find the information you are looking for on our elections webpages, you can also find additional information in the 2022 Voters’ Guide for Ontario municipal council and school board elections.

Key Dates for the 2024 Municipal By-Election
DateAction
May 27, 2024 The Councillor seat was declared vacant at the May 27, 2024, Regular Council Meeting.

June 24, 2024

A by-election was declared at the June 24, 2024, Regular Council Meeting.

June 25, 2024

Nomination and registration periods begin for the Office of Councillor until August 16 at 2:00 p.m. and as Registered Third Party until September 27.

July 23, 2024

Clerk to obtain preliminary list of electors from Elections Ontario
July 23 to ___ TBC, 2024

Clerk to make corrections to the preliminary list as soon as possible after obtaining the list.

  • Voters' List to be reproduced and available to certified candidates by request
  • A person may submit an application to have their name added to or removed from the Voters' List until Voting Day

TBC 

Interim list of changes to Voters' List provided to certified candidates by request and revisions continue

___ TBC, 2024
(within 10 days after the clerk makes corrections to the preliminary list)

Last day to provide to Certified Candidates:

  • Final certificate of applicable maximum expenses
  • Certificate of applicable maximum amount of contributions to a candidate's own election campaign
  • Certificate of applicable maximum amount for parties, etc., after voting day

Last day to provide to Registered Third Parties:

  • Certificate of applicable maximum expenses
  • Certificate of applicable maximum amount for parties, etc. after voting day

August 16, 2024

Deadline for candidates to ​file a nomination (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) or withdraw a nomination (before 2:00 p.m.)
August 19, 2024

Clerk to certify candidate nomination papers (by 4:00 p.m.)
August 31, 2024 First day to post election campaign signs (must adhere to the Sign By-law in effect (2016-052 as amended) - 30 days prior to the municipal election-voting day.
September 27, 2024 Last day to register as a third party advertiser
September 26 to 30, 2024 Election Period
September 30, 2024
  • Election Day (Voter Help Centre opens at 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
  • End of election campaign period for candidates and registered third parties.
October 1, 2024 Declare as soon as possible the results and provide information to the public on the number of votes, declined and rejected ballots.
October 15, 2024
  • New Councillor commences term until November 14, 2026.
  • Inaugural Meeting (Councillor).
November 14, 2024

Deadline for candidates and registered third parties to file their initial financial statements and auditor’s reports (by 2:00 p.m.)