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Are you on the Voter's List? The Provincial and Federal Voter’s list is different from the Municipal and School Board Voter’s List. The Municipal and School Board Election will be held on October 24, 2022 – take a moment to ensure you are on the Voter’s List. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for collecting the information of residents in Ontario (name, date of birth, citizenship and school support) in order to create a Voter's List for municipal and school board elections. Municipalities will use the Preliminary List of Electors to prepare their Voters Lists for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections. One of the ways MPAC collects this information is through voterlookup.ca. Here, Ontarians can add their name and the names of other members of their household to a secure database and confirm or update their information. This helps ensure that each municipality has the most accurate information possible for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections. Take a few minutes to verify your information at voterlookup.ca and encourage your friends and family to do the same.
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Candidate Information |
If a person wishes to run as a candidate in the City of Cambridge municipal election, they must file a nomination paper with the City Clerk. The first day to file a nomination paper for the next municipal general election will be May 2, 2022.
A person cannot raise or spend money on an election campaign until they have filed the nomination paper. This nomination paper will be available online shortly before the nomination period opens. Candidates must schedule a one-hour appointment by contacting the City Clerk’s office either by email: election@cambridge.ca OR by phone: (519) 623-1340 ext 4228. Schedule a one-hour appointment by contacting the City Clerk’s office either by email: election@cambridge.ca OR by phone: (519) 623-1340 ext 4228. Nominations must be filed in person at City Hall – Clerks as original signatures are required. To file a nomination, you must provide:
If an agent is filing a nomination on your behalf, the agent must provide the above documents as well as their own identification. If candidates do not file the required financial statement by the deadline as per the Municipal Election Act, they will not receive a refund. |
Offices to be Elected |
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Mayor of the City of Cambridge One (1) to be elected at large. Councillor for the City of Cambridge Eight (8) to be elected, one in each ward. Regional Chair of the Region of Waterloo One (1) to be elected by all voters in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Contact the Regional office to file nomination, visit The Region’s website for more information Regional Councillor for the Waterloo Region Two (2) to be elected by all voters in the City of Cambridge. Waterloo Region District School Board Trustee Three (3) to be elected by all voters in Cambridge and North Dumfries. Waterloo Catholic School Board Trustee Three (3) to be elected by all voters in Cambridge and North Dumfries. French Language Public School Trustee (Conseil Scolaire Viamonde) One (1) to be elected by all voters in the Regions of Waterloo, Wellington, Middlesex, Perth, and Huron-London Clerk. French Language Separate School Trustee (Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir) One (1) to be elected from the Regions of Waterloo, County of Brant, County of Haldimand, and Norfolk County. |
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Withdrawn Nominations No nominations have been withdrawn at this time. |
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Qualifications for Mayor and Councilor |
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To run for Mayor or city Councilor, on the day the nomination paper is filed, a person must be:
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Who Cannot be a Mayor or Council Candidate |
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The following people are disqualified from being elected as a member of council, or from holding office as a member of council:
City of Cambridge Employees
To run for any of the four school boards on the day the nomination paper is filed, a person must be:
Who cannot be a school board trustee candidate The following people are disqualified from being elected as a school board trustee, or from holding office on any school board:
School Board Employees
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Candidate Guides |
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For each municipal general election, the Province of Ontario releases a guide with information on the nomination as a candidate or registering as a Third Party Advertiser. It includes – campaign rules, financial filing requirements, and more. Below are links to the guides for the 2022 municipal and school board elections. The information also applies to any by-elections that may be held during the 2022 - 2026 council and school board term. 2022 City of Cambridge Candidates' Guide 2022 MAH Third Party Advertisers Guide |
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Acceptable Identification for Candidates |
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Candidates filing a nomination must present acceptable identification showing name, qualifying Cambridge address and signature. This can be one piece of ID or a combination of two pieces of ID. One piece of ID showing name, qualifying Cambridge address and signature:
OR Two pieces of ID: First piece of ID showing name and signature:
Second piece of ID showing name and qualifying Cambridge address:
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Acceptable Methods of Payment |
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The City Clerk’s Office requires payment for certain election-related purposes, including but not limited to:
The following payment methods will be accepted:
Please note: Certified cheques, money orders and bank drafts must be payable to: the City of Cambridge |
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Withdrawing a Nomination |
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If you no longer wish to run in a municipal election, you must file a Withdrawal of Nomination form in-person 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. |
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Changing Office |
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If, after filing a nomination for an office on Council or any of the school boards, you wish to run for a different office, you must:
*For councilor candidates, you are not required to submit additional declaration of endorsements – the ones you submitted for the first office are transferred to the second office. |
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Campaign Finances |
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Financial Statement |
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You will be required to file a financial statement for each campaign.
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Election Day - Monday, October 24, 2022.
If you meet all of the following conditions, you are eligible to vote in the 2022 municipal election:
You can only vote once in the City of Cambridge municipal election, regardless of how many properties you own or rent within the City. You must vote in the Ward that you are registered in as a voter on Election Day.
Bring your identification (ID) when you go to vote. ID requirements If your name is on the Voters' List (click to check), you will need to show one piece of identification that has your name and address on it in order to receive a ballot. Your Voter Notification Card cannot be used as a piece of ID.
The Voters' List is a list of people who are eligible to vote in the 2022 municipal election. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) provides a list of electors to the City of Cambridge. This list is used to prepare the Voters' List for the City. If your name is on the Voters' List, you will receive a Voter Notification Card and Letter in the mail with the voting days and selected voting locations. Bring your voter card with you when you vote to make your voting experience easier and quicker. The City will be sending out all Voter Notification Card and Letters to eligible voters in September 2022. Information will be posted on the City site for those eligible voters who do not receive their voter card prior to election day. Voter Lookup Tool Every elector can check to make sure their information is up-to-date and accurately reflected by logging into www.voterlookup.ca, eligible electors can:
Voters can always use the Internet Voter Lookup to see if they are on the Voters’ List.
Voters' Guide The Voters' Guide from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs gives information about voting in municipal and school board elections. 2022 Voters' Guide
Voting by proxy If you are unable to vote either in the Advance Poll or on Election Day, you can select someone to vote on your behalf. This person must be a qualified elector within the City of Cambridge. Proxy forms will be available on August 22, 2022. More information on the Proxy process will be posted on our site in 2022. Who is running The City of Cambridge holds elections every four years to elect candidates to the positions of:
This page will be updated with a full list of Certified Candidates. |
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Ward boundaries The City of Cambridge is divided into 8 Wards. If you are not sure of your Ward, check the City’s ward map. Candidate's Guide The Ministry of Municipal Affairs produces a Candidates' Guide to provide information to candidates in municipal and school board elections which will be available in 2022. Methods for Campaigning The methods you use to campaign are at your discretion. A recent survey by the City found that voters preferred hearing about candidates and their platforms through website write-ups / bios followed by all candidates’ meetings and newspaper profiles. Among survey respondents, door-to-door campaigning was noted as the least preferred way of hearing about candidates. See Report
Campaign spending limits Candidates are not allowed to spend money to campaign or ask for or accept contributions before filing nomination forms. Campaign spending limits will be available in 2022. Campaign signs There are rules governing the use and placement of campaign signs. Updates will be available in 2022. Who is running |
Candidate Resources |
So You Want to Run For Council Free virtual information workshop organized by the Regional Municipalities of Waterloo May 4, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Click for more details and how to Register Ontario MAH - 2022 Candidate Guide Ontario MAH - 2022 Third Part Advertiser Guide Ontario MAH - 2022 Nomination and Registration Forms Repository Corporate Resources Use Policy during Municipal Elections School Board Trustee Guide for Candidates and Communities (EN) School Board Trustee Guide for Candidates and Communities (FR) Maps Cambridge voting locations map (with street index) Cambridge boundaries map (by ward, with street names)
Signs Please see Election sign by-law for more information.
Information Sessions Ontario Municipal Services Office (MSO) election campaign finance sessions (this webpage will be updated as we confirm dates) Interested in the 2018 MSO Finance Refresher Presentation? Waterloo Municipal Campaign School - Learn How to Run Sessions Election Information Session TBD
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Ask a Question |
Registered Candidates in the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections are required to use the below ASK A QUESTION should they have inquiries related to City operations.
Candidates are asked not to email staff directly other than the City Clerk or by using election@cambridge.ca to inquire about City Business when they are registered as a candidate. By submitting your questions through the below form, your question will be answered by the appropriate staff and shared on this page to provide the same information to ALL registered candidates. If a question is not able to be answered you will be contacted directly. Candidates that submit questions will not be identified when the answer is posted to this page. Nomination and registration periods begin on May 2, 2022. More information will be posted as it is made available. To qualify as a candidate you must meet all of the following conditions:
To run for Mayor, Ward Councillor or School Board Trustee for the 2022 Municipal Election, you must file a nomination paper. Until you file a nomination paper, you cannot raise or spend any money on your campaign. |
Employment Opportunities |
Staffing requirements are still being determined for the 2022 Municipal Election. Updates will be posted once available. If you are interested in working the election, please contact elections@cambridge.ca with your full name and availability. |