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Planning to file a nomination for the 2018 Municipal Election?

Candidate nominations for the 2018 Municipal Election may be filed with the Office of the City Clerk beginning May 1, 2018 and close on Nomination Day, July 27, 2018 at 2 p.m. A nomination must be filed in person by the candidate or their agent. Candidates and agents are strongly encouraged to make an appointment to file nomination papers to avoid any delay at the time of filing. To schedule an appointment, please send an email to elections@vaughan.ca or contact the Office of the City Clerk by telephone at 905-832-8585 ext. 8994 to arrange a date and time to file the nomination.

Candidates filing their nomination must provide proof of identification (including photo identification) confirming age and residency. If an agent is filing on behalf of a candidate, they must provide their own identification and proof of appointment as an agent, in addition to the candidate's proof of identification. Nomination packages must also be accompanied by the appropriate nomination filing fee.

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Please note that appointments are one-hour in length to provide enough time to review all documents.

Nominated Candidates

Find out who is nominated as a candidate for the 2018 Municipal Election HERE

Offices for Nomination as Candidate

Candidates interested in running in the 2018 Municipal Election may seek nomination for the following offices:

1 Mayor
3 Local and Regional Councillors
5 Ward Councillors
1 York Regional Chair*
York Region District School Board Trustee**
York Catholic District School Board Trustee
Conseil scolaire Viamonde Trustee**
Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir Trustee**

*Candidates for York Regional Chair must submit their nomination to the Regional Clerk. For more information on candidacy for the York Regional Chair, please visit the Regional Municipality of York - 2018 Municipal Election site HERE

**Candidates for York Region District School Board Trustee Markham Ward 1 and Vaughan Ward 5, Conseil scolaire Viamonde Trustee Zone 3, and Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir Trustee York Region must file their nomination with the Clerk of the City of Markham

Find out more about becoming a candidate for the 2018 Municipal Election here:

How to Become a Candidate

Candidate FAQ

Candidate Campaign Finances

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Office of the City Clerk

Phone:
905-832-8504

Email:
elections@vaughan.ca

Location:
Vaughan City Hall
Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1

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