MMAH workshop designed for potential council candidates

Apr 22

By Cecilia Nasmith

Northumberland County announces a free training session for prospective candidates and election-campaign advertisers May 14.

Leading up the the October election, the session provides a chance to learn more about how to participate, targeting individuals considering a run for council (or registering as third-party advertisers) in any of Northumberland's seven municipalities.

Brought to you by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the informative session provides a clear overview of the rules, responsibilities and requirements associated with participating in a municipal election, helping attendees feel confident and prepared,

The formal presentation is about an hour in length, and will be followed by a 30-minute question-and-answer period.

Those attending the in-person session will also have the opportunity to connect with representatives both from Northumberland County and from each member municipality – an opportunity to not only to have their questions answered but to pick up municipality-specific election information,

The session runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in county-council chambers at 555 Courthouse Rd., Cobourg.

There is also a Zoom option:

Meeting ID: 819 5513 8257

Passcode: 709556

1-855-703-8985 Canada Toll-free

2026 Municipal Elections: Free training session for prospective candidates and election campaign advertisers

Cobourg, ON – April 22, 2026 – Thinking about running for municipal office or getting involved in the upcoming 2026 municipal election? Area municipalities are inviting residents to learn more about participating in the upcoming 2026 municipal election.

Individuals considering running as a candidate – or registering as a third-party advertiser – in any Northumberland municipality are encouraged to attend a free training session offered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH).

This informative session will provide a clear overview of the rules, responsibilities, and requirements associated with participating in a municipal election, helping attendees feel confident and prepared.

The formal presentation will run for approximately one hour and will be followed by a 30-minute question-and-answer period. Those attending in-person will also have the opportunity to connect with representatives from Northumberland County and each member municipality, who will be available to answer questions and share municipality-specific election information.

Event details

· Free in-person and virtual event

· Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026

· Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Meeting information

In Person

Council Chambers

555 Courthouse Road Cobourg, ON K9A 5J6

Virtual—Zoom Information

Link: Zoom.us/Join
Meeting ID: 819 5513 8257
Passcode: 709556
1-855-703-8985 Canada Toll-free

We encourage anyone interested to attend, to obtain the information needed to properly prepare for the 2026 municipal elections.

Kate Campbell
Director, Communications
Northumberland County
Phone: 905-372-3329 x2335