Election FAQs

Voting will take place in person on Election day on October 24th, and online during advance voting. To receive a ballot, you must be on the Voter’s List 

If you are on the Voters’ List you can vote for: 

• The Mayor (1) 
• The Office of your Ward Councillor (2) 
• The Office of Regional Councillor (1) 
• The Offices of School Board Trustee(s) 

**Electors vote for a Trustee candidate based on the Board to which they chosen to direct their education property taxes. 

A: You can vote if you are: 

• a Canadian citizen; and 
• at least 18 years old; and 
• a resident in the Town of Lincoln, or are the owner or tenant of land in Lincoln or the spouse of such owner or tenant 

**You may only vote once in the Town of Lincoln Municipal Elections regardless of how many properties you own/rent within the Town. 

**You vote for the Ward where you live. 

A: To confirm that you are on the list and that your information is accurately recorded for the upcoming municipal elections, log on to voterlookup.ca using your property address or assessment roll number and your full name and date of birth. Updating this information will help to ensure that municipal Voters’ Lists are accurate and up-to-date.

A: All voters will be able to cast their vote either in person on election day October 24th, 2022 or during advance voting. 

 *Advance voting date to be confirmed 

A: This is known as a voting proxy. To do so, you will need to fill out the form here to appoint a Proxy 

A: ID showing your Name and Town of Lincoln Address – Review the list of acceptable documents for voter identification for more information on acceptable forms of voter identification.  

A: You can find the candidates for your Ward by clicking the link [here] 

A: No, you must vote for a candidate representing the Ward you live in/property is located. 

A: You can find your Ward by clicking the link here. The Town's ward boundaries are depicted via the interactive CommunityPal map 

A: To run for Mayor or Councillor, on the day the nomination paper is filed, a person must be: 

• A Canadian Citizen 
• At least 18 years of age 
• A resident of the Town of Lincoln or an owner or tenant of land in the Town of Lincoln, or the spouse of the owner or tenant 
• Not legally prohibited from voting 
• Not disqualified by any legislation from holding Municipal Office  

A: Nominations must be filed in person at the Office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, as original signatures are required. To file a nomination, you must provide:  

• Nomination Paper (Form 1) 
• Endorsement of Nomination (Form 2) with at least 25 declarations of endorsement (Mayor and Councillor candidates are only required to submit endorsements) 
• Current applicable identification (PDF) and proof of Canadian Citizenship 
• Nomination filing fee (paid by cash, debit, or certified cheques, money orders and bank drafts must be payable to:  The Town of Lincoln) 
• The filing fee is $200 for candidates running for Mayor and $100 for Councillors or School Board Trustee candidates 
• Election Sign Deposit Application Form (PDF) 
  • Mayor/Regional Councillor ($250.00) 
  • Ward Councillor ($150.00) 
  • Registered Third Party or School Board Trustee ($100.00) 
• Nomination fees are refunded to candidates once they file the required financial statement 

A: Appointments must be made with the Office of the Town Clerk to file nominations. 

• Appointments are available from May 2, 2022 to August 18, 2022 between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. 
• Candidates who wish to file a nomination on the last Nomination day, August 19, 2022, do not require an appointment. Nomination packages will be accepted at Town Hall from 9 am to 2 pm. Packages from candidates who arrive after 2 pm on Nomination day will not be accepted. 

A: If you no longer wish to run in the Town of Lincoln Municipal Election, you must advise the Town Clerk in writing before the end of the nomination period.  Candidates cannot withdraw after the nomination period has closed. 

Candidates who have withdrawn their nomination are still required to file a financial statement. 

A: Yes, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing publishes guides for candidates, voters and third-party advertisers to provide information about municipal and school board elections. The guides outline rules as described in the Municipal Elections Act and other legislation and regulations. 

The three guides for candidates, voters and third party advertisers are now available online at www.ontario.ca/municipalelections and in French at www.ontario.ca/electionsmunicipales 

A: Yes, Candidates are responsible for keeping records of all financial transactions related to their campaign and for filing a Financial Statement - Form 4. A current campaign will show all financial activity from the day the nomination paper is filed until the end of the campaign period. 

• Friday, March 31, 2023 at 2 p.m.: deadline for candidates to file their initial financial statement 
• Monday, May 1, 2023 at 2 p.m.: end of 30-day grace period during which candidates can still file their initial financial statement if they pay a $500 late filing fee 

There are other deadlines for special circumstances that may be applicable. 

You are required to keep all of your campaign financial records until Nov. 15, 2026 when the next council or school board takes office.  

A: No. Town logos are the property of the Corporation of the and Town of  Lincoln are not permitted to be used in campaign material.  Please click here to learn about the Use of Municipal Resources During an Election Campaign Period (PDF) 

A: To become a third party advertiser, you must file a completed notice of registration (Form 7) in person at Town Hall in the Clerks department as original signatures are required.  Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Town Clerk's office either by email or by phone 905-563-2799 ext. 513 

A: You are eligible to register as a third party advertiser if you are: 

• An individual who is normally a resident of Ontario 
• A corporation that carries on business in Ontario 
• A trade union that holds bargaining rights for employees in Ontario 

• A candidate whose nomination has been filed under section 33 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 
• A federal political party registered under the Canada Elections Act (Canada) or any federal constituency association or registered candidate at a federal election endorsed by that political party 
• A provincial political party, constituency association, registered candidate or leadership contestant registered under the Elections Finances Act, 1990 
• The Crown in right of Canada or Ontario, a municipality or local board