Nominations for the Township of Russell 2024 municipal by-election may be filed by appointment only with the Clerk or Deputy Clerk until 2:00 p.m. on Nomination Day (Friday, August 16, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
Nominations Papers are available online or at Town Hall.
The office for nomination is: Councillor – one elected at large
Becoming a Candidate
Becoming an Elected Official/Member of Council is a great way to serve your community, but it requires a lot of time and effort. This information guide gives you some information on what may be expected and required as you decide on whether to run for the upcoming municipal election.
Guide for Potential Candidates in Municipal Elections
Filing Your Nomination
To file your nomination you must file the following with the Municipal Clerk:
- a completed Nomination Form (Form 1) and the nomination fee
- a completed Endorsement of Nomination Form (Form 2)
At the end of your campaign (only), you must file the following with the Municipal Clerk:
Note: The filing fee is payable by cash, certified cheque, money order or electronic payment if specified by the Clerk. Candidates will be required to provide proof of identity. Only forms with original signatures filed in person by the candidate or by an agent will be accepted. Nominations papers are to be accompanied by 25 endorsement signatures from eligible electors (Form 2).
| Key Dates |
| Key dates for are listed on the main Elections webpage. |
| Resources on the Elections Process |
| To help you understand the election process and what you need to know, consider these resources:
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| Other |
| Below is more general information and tools to guide you. Request any of these links or documents by contacting the Clerk's Elections Office.
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Unofficial List of Candidates
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Armstrong, Charles |
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Otis, Jean-Yves |
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Women in Politics: Why Not Me?
Did you know that in the Prescott and Russell region, municipal councils have only 25% women*, while they represent 51.0% of the population? Women's Leadership Prescott-Russell intends to respond to these major challenges with their "Women in Politics, Why Not Me?" campaign.