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.
| Compliance Report and Review of Financial Statements by Clerk |
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Prepared on December 10, 2024
This report is provided pursuant to section 88.23(4) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (the Act), as amended which mandates the Clerk to make available to the public a report identifying which candidates have complied with the requirements for filing their financial statements. After the 2024 Municipal By-Election, candidates for the position of one councillor and third-party advertisers had until November 14, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. to file their Financial Statements with the Clerk’s Office where they had registered. The Clerk’s review of candidate financial statements included: filing date and time, campaign period identified, inclusion of auditor’s report (where required), spending and contributor limits.
Financial Statements Filed in Compliance with the Act Every candidate registered with the Clerk of the Corporation of the Township of Russell for the 2024 Municipal By-Election has submitted their Financial Statements in compliance with Section 88.25 of the Act.
Compliance for Contributors Any individual who is a resident of Ontario may make a contribution to a Candidate’s campaign or to a registered Third-Party Advertiser. Individuals can contribute a maximum of $1,200 to a single candidate. This amount includes the value of any goods or services donated to the campaign as well as money. Individuals may not contribute more than $5,000 in total to candidates running for offices on the same council or school board. Candidates and Registered Third Party Advertisers must write the name and address of each contributor who made a contribution in excess of $100 regardless of whether it was given in cash or in kind. Pursuant to Section 88.34(1), after examining each Financial Statement, it appears that no contributor has exceeded any of the contribution limits as determined by the Act.
Dated this 10th day of December 2024. Signed by Joanne Camiré Laflamme, Clerk |
Official Results — 2024 Municipal By-Election
| Name | Total |
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| 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.
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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.) |