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Whether you're a voter, candidate, or election official, this site provides all the essential resources and information you need to participate in upcoming municipal and resort elections.
Resources for Voters & Candidates
Voters
Voters play an important role in deciding how municipalities on Prince Edward Island are governed, and by whom.
Candidates
Thinking of running for municipal office? Find guidelines, nomination procedures, and campaign regulations to help you get started.
Election Officials
Learn more about election officials, their roles, and the resources available to them
Upcoming Municipal Elections November 2, 2026
All eligible residents must register to vote before the deadline to participate in the upcoming municipal elections.
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Important Dates & Events 2026
May 11
Resolution appointing MEO/DMEO
Oct 2
Notice of Nominations published
Oct 6
First day Election office can be open
Oct 7
Nominations Open
Oct 9
Map of boundaries of each polling division
Oct 16
Close of Nominations
Oct 20
Deadline to correct voter information
Oct 21
Publish Notice of Election information and voter list is shared
Oct 31
Advanced Poll
Nov 2
Election Day
Nov 4
Verification of Results
Nov 6
Deadline to request recount
Nov 9
MEO recount deadline
Nov 11
Deadline to request judicial review
Nov 16
Deadline Judicial Review / Declaration Day
Dec 1–7
Swearing in of new council
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Municipal Elections Guidebook
This guidebook has been prepared to support Municipalities across Prince Edward Island and their Municipal Electoral Officers (MEOs) through the municipal election process.
This Municipal Elections Guidebook will aid in planning and timing all election processes. It will help clarify the information and requirements outlined in the Municipal Government Act (MGA), along with the Municipal Election Regulations, the Campaign Contributions Bylaw and Election Expenses Bylaw Regulations, and the Plebiscite Regulations.
Municipal Government 101
Municipal government operates at the local level, overseeing services that directly impact residents. The Municipal Government Act (MGA) defines its authority and responsibilities in PEI.
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