Interested in Running for District 9 Council?
Serving on Municipal Council is an opportunity to represent your community, help shape local decisions, and contribute to the future of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.
A special election will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 to fill the vacant Council seat for District 9.
If you are considering running, candidate information resources and nomination materials will be available to help guide you through the process. General information is provided below. Be sure to download the "Becoming a Municipal Candidate - By-Election pdf from the documents folder on thisContinue reading
Interested in Running for District 9 Council?
Serving on Municipal Council is an opportunity to represent your community, help shape local decisions, and contribute to the future of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.
A special election will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 to fill the vacant Council seat for District 9.
If you are considering running, candidate information resources and nomination materials will be available to help guide you through the process. General information is provided below. Be sure to download the "Becoming a Municipal Candidate - By-Election pdf from the documents folder on this page for the most detailed information.
Who Can Run?
To be nominated as a candidate for the District 9 Council seat, you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen.
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time of nomination.
- Be ordinarily resident in the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg for at least six months before Nomination Day (since March 22, 2026) and continue to reside in the municipality.
Before You File Your Nomination
If you plan to accept campaign contributions, you must appoint an Official Agent before accepting any contributions, even if you choose to act as your own Official Agent.
Your Official Agent is responsible for managing campaign finances and opening a dedicated campaign bank account. Additional information about appointing an Official Agent and completing the required forms will be provided when nomination details are announced.
Filing Your Nomination Papers
The Nomination Day is Tuesday, September 22, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Appointments are encouraged but not required.
There are additional days that you can meet with the Returning Officer to file your nomination papers. Appointments are mandatory during this Advance Filing period between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on September 15-18, 2026 and September 21, 2026.
It is recommended you file your papers before September 22, in case there is something not acceptable or complete at that time. This would allow the issue to be corrected and another appointment scheduled.
Candidate nomination packages will be available once the election process begins. The package will include all forms and instructions needed to complete your nomination.
Candidate Checklist
Before filing your nomination papers, you will need to:
- Complete all required nomination forms.
- Obtain the required number of elector signatures on your nomination paper.
- Provide valid photo identification.
- Pay the required filing fee.
- Obtain a Certificate of Taxes and Liens.
- Ensure all required documents are submitted before the nomination deadline.
Once your nomination papers have been accepted, your candidacy becomes public information.
Resources
The following resources are available to help you learn more about running for Municipal Council:
- Becoming a Municipal Council Candidate
- Guide for New Municipal Councillors (NS)*
- Candidate's Guide to Municipal Elections (NS)*
- Additional Resources
* From previous election in 2024, so some information and dates will be outdated. Provided for general information purposes.)
If not posted here, these and other materials will be provided by the Returning Officer.
District 9 Map
The communities within the red boundary line are part of District 9, and eligible residents are able to vote in the upcoming Special Election, set for October 17, 2026.
Questions?
If you have questions about becoming a candidate, please contact the Municipal Elections Office at elections@modl.ca or call 902-530-6652. Additional election information will be added to this page as it becomes available.
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