Thinking about running?
Deciding to run for municipal office can feel daunting and exciting. Here are some resources that might be helpful in making that decision, and if you do decide to take the plunge, some tools to help you along the way.
Workshops and Campaign Schools:
Local Candidate Information Sessions:
- Wednesday April 29th 6:30pm - Virtual - Register here
- Wednesday May 6th 7:00pm - Monora Park Pavilion, 500 Monora Park Pavilion Road, Mono (registration not required)
- Thursday May 7th 10:00am - Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex, 200 Fiddle Park Lane, Shelburne (registration not required)
electHER Now 2026 Online Campaign School
Waterloo Region Women's Municipal campaign School
AMO's Healthy Democracy Leadership Series
Guides to running:
FCM’s A guide for Women Candidates
Equal Voice's Getting to the Gate: Discover Your Pathway to Find Success in Politics
2026 Candidates Guide - Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections
On the campaign trail:
AMO's Leading with Respect Handguide
Operation Black Vote Canada's Seat At the Table: A Campaign Toolkit
Politics NOW's Campaign Tools and Templates
Learn from Lived Experience:
AMO's Mapping Experiences of Diverse Candidates Running for Municipal Office in Ontario
