2026 Municipal Election

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2026 Municipal Election


There is a Municipal Election on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. Voters will elect Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet Reeve and Council on this date.


Voting dates and locations:

RM of Lac du Bonnet Election day voting:
TBA
 
RM of Lac du Bonnet advance polls: (subject to change)
TBA
Who can vote?
 
Eligibility of resident (primary residence):
1. A Canadian citizen and 18 years of age as of October 28, 2026
2. A resident of the municipality/town on Election Day, and has been so for at least 6 months before Election Day (April 26, 2022)
 
Eligibility on non-resident:
1. A Canadian citizen and 18 years of age as of October 28, 2026
2. Is a registered owner (name on land title) of land in the municipality/town on Election Day, and has been so for at least 6 month before election day 
3. A maximum of two non-resident voters per property are permitted to vote in a municipal election.  In order to be included on the voters list, each voter must obtain written consent from a majority of the registered landowners, and file with the SEO.  If the SEO does not receive the consent form from a non-resident voter that owns property with more than two other property owners, the voter must not be included on the voters list. (Form #3)
 
Eligibility of Company Owned Property:
If the registered owner of a property is only listed as a company, the owner of the company is not eligible to vote, unless the owner is a permanent resident of the municipality/town.

See here for detailed FAQ regarding voting requirements and methods: Province of Manitoba Municipal and School Board Elections Frequently Asked Questions.

Candidates

Candidates for Reeve:
  • TBA

Candidates for Councillor:

  • TBA
Candidate information
 
Candidate Registration openings:
 
Reeve:  May 1, 2026 
Councillors:  June 30, 2026 

Campaign period:

Reeve: May 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
Councillors: June 30, 2026 to March 31, 2027

Nomination week: 

Sept. 16-24, 2026

Locations: 

  • TBA
Withdrawal deadline:

Sept. 23, 2026

Filing of election finance statements for all candidates: 

No later than 210 days after the election (May 26, 2027)

Resources and forms

Senior Election Officer contact information:

If you have any questions about the election or want to have your name added to the voters list, please contact SEO Lois Byron.
 
Senior Election Officer for Town & RM of Lac du Bonnet

Lois Byron
Box 522 
Lac du Bonnet, MB R0E 1A0
204-345-8481     
byronldb@gmail.com