A by-election was held on Monday, September 30, 2024, to fill the vacant Councillor seat. This seat is for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term ending on November 14, 2026.
The Township of Russell had 16,407 eligible voters and 3,746 (22.8%) voted.
3,236 voted by internet, 510 voted by telephone, 5 spoiled and 24 declined ballots.
Official Results — 2024 Municipal By-Election
| Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Armstrong, Charles | 1278 |
| Hunt, Julian | 789 |
| Otis, Jean-Yves | 878 |
| Rudder, Jevon | 772 |
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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.
| Date | Action |
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| May 27, 2024 | The Councillor seat was declared vacant at the May 27, 2024, Regular Council Meeting. |
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June 24, 2024 |
A by-election was declared at the June 24, 2024, Regular Council Meeting. |
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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. |
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July 23, 2024 |
Clerk to obtain preliminary list of electors from Elections Ontario |
| July 23 to September 3, 2024 |
Clerk to make corrections to the preliminary list as soon as possible after obtaining the list.
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September 3, 2024 |
Interim list of changes to Voters' List provided to certified candidates by request and revisions continue |
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September 13, 2024 |
Last day to provide to Certified Candidates:
Last day to provide to Registered Third Parties:
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.) |