Municipal Elections
When are municipal elections?
General municipal elections are held every four years. (MGA s. 37) with the next general municipal election on Monday, November 2, 2026 for all municipalities except the Resort Municipality which will hold their general...
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Existing Council Members re-offering to serve on council have different considerations when campaigning.
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This is the form to file a municipal Election Summary Report in PEI. All municipalities are required to file an Election Summary Report after every municipal election or by-election.
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the municipality must file...
Congratulations on being elected to municipal council. The following information will help you identify the next steps for you as an elected official and direct you to resources. Click here to download a new councillor presentation to give you an...
This template calendar will provide an overview of key municipal by-election dates and processes. Please refer to the Municipal Government Act, the Municipal Election Regulations, and the Campaign Contributions and Election Expenses Bylaw Regulations...
There is a dedicated Municipal Elections Website to direct you to forms and information for voters, candidates and election officials. (2018 but still relevant Municipal Elections Guidebook).
See the Municipal By-Election Calendar. If you need election ...
Upcoming Municipal By-Elections
Municipality
Position
By-Election Date
Bedeque and Area
Councillor
December 16, 2024
Borden-Carleton
Councillor (2)
December 2, 2024...
What are the rules for campaign fundraising and expenses?
The Campaign Contributions and Election Expenses Bylaw Regulations set out the rules for a municipality’s bylaw. Many municipalities address these rules in their “Municipal Election Bylaw.”
Can...
The Municipal Government Act and its regulations require that certain information is recorded on a “form approved by the Minister” for municipal elections. There are forms that must be filled out by candidates, election officials, the Chief...
A number of elections officials are required to run a municipal election or by-election. PEI Municipal Election website
What are the election official positions?
Municipal Electoral Officer (MEO) – oversees the entire municipal election process...
Election processes are the same for all municipalities and the procedures for general elections and by-elections are guided by the Municipal Government Act (MGA), the Municipal Election Regulations, the Campaign Contributions and Election Expenses Bylaw...
The Municipal Election Guidebook (1st Edition) provides an overview of the municipal election process.
This page was created to provide a one stop for municipal governments to find the required submission links, and forms needed or required by the Municipal Government Act (MGA). Please let us know if we are missing a form by emailing municipalaffairs@gov....
Anyone elected or appointed to a municipal council must swear or affirm this Oath of Office.
This map displays the boundaries of the municipalities in Prince Edward Island.
Search: To determine the municipality of your household, search for the civic address from the Search icon in the menu bar.
Lookup: From the list of all municipalities,...
For information on municipal contact information, website, elected official names, list of bylaws and more, visit Municipal Directory online search feature.
Municipal Governments in Prince Edward Island
Cities
City of Charlottetown
City of...
This is a sample bylaw for the conduct of a municipal election.
When are municipal elections?
The next general municipal election will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026. They are held every four years on the first Monday in November. (MGA - section 37) Between the general municipal election, if there are vacancies...