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Municipal Election
Key Dates for 2022
May 2 - 1st day for candidates to file a nomination paper/ register as a Third Party Advertiser.
Aug19 @2pm - Deadline for candidates to file their nomination papers or withdrawal of nomination.
Sep 1 to 23 - Eligible Electors can request a Vote by Mail package
Sep 26 - 1st day elections signs may be placed
Oct 7 & 8 - Advance Polls
Oct 14 & 15 - Advance Polls
Oct 21 @4:30pm - Deadline for an individual, corporation, or trade union to register as a third-party advertiser.
Oct 24 - VOTING DAY 10am to 8pm
Oct 27 @11:59pm - All elections signs must be removed
Get involved in Your Community
Apply to work the 2022 Municipal Election
Working an election is an important civic engagement opportunity for you to participate in the democratic process, and to get involved in your community while supporting the City in such an important undertaking.
Application accepted until September 30, 2022.
Hamilton Votes 2022
Election Day is Monday, October 24, 2022. Find out key dates, how to register as a candidate or third-party advertiser, who is running in your Ward & more.
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In Person
City Hall, 1st Floor
71 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON
L8P 4Y5
By Phone or Email
Call 905-546-4365 or
Email [email protected]