Election

General Municipal Council and School Board Elections to be held October 28, 2026

The next general municipal council and school board elections will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.  This year the community of Brandon will elect its Mayor and Councillors, along with the Brandon School Division Board of Trustees.

While Election Day is still several months away, this is an important opportunity for residents to participate in local democracy.  

Information for potential candidates and voters can be accessed on this site as it becomes available.

REGISTRATION FOR MAYOR begins May 1, 2026.

REGISTRATION FOR COUNCILLORS/SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES begins June 30, 2026

**NEW - POTENTIAL CANDIDATE INFORMATION SESSION - JUNE 23, 2026

Click on link for more information Candidate Info Session Poster

Click on link for Presentation made to City Council - June 15, 2026

   Key Information City Council Presentation

RESOURCES - Municipal Council

The Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act

The Municipal Act

2026 Candidates Guidebook

Candidate Registration Form

Campaign Expense And Contributions By Law No. 6974C

By Law No. 6974 Schedule A Election Finance Statement

Campaign Finance Frequently Asked Questions Municipal Elections (1)

2026 Campaign Finance By Law Calculations  * New Spending Limits for Municipal Candidates

Bylaw No. 7330 - Use Of Municipal Resources

Information Handout For Potential Municipal Candidates 2026

Nomination Form

Manitoba Government Municipal Elections

AMM - Association of Manitoba Municipalities | Municipal Elections Resource Hub

RESOURCES - School Board Trustees

The Public Schools Act

Brandon School Division Website

Manitoba School Boards Association Election Information

Candidate Registration Form School Board Trustee  *NEW

Campaign Finance Manual School Board Elections ** NEW

School Board Trustee Campaign FAQs

Nomination Form