This information is subject to change due to Bill 101 Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026 and its associated regulations. This webpage will be updated accordingly.
Municipal elections will be held on October 26, 2026. School board trustees are included on the ballot to represent all students and families across Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board for the next four years.
Learn more about the role of trustee at Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board on the HPEDSB Trustee information sheet and on the website elections.ontarioschooltrustees.org.
Key dates
- March 31 – No by-election shall be held after this date.
- April 3 – Last day for school boards to provide a copy of the report on determination and distribution of trustees as per O. Reg. 412/00 section 9 (3).
- April 30 – Last day for municipalities and school boards to establish rules and procedures regarding the use of municipal and/or board resources during the election campaign period (s.88.18)
- May 1 – The nomination and registration periods begin.
- August 21 – Nomination Day, with a deadline of 2:00 PM. The last day to register as a candidate. A candidate who wishes to withdraw their nomination must notify the municipal clerk in writing before 2:00 PM.
- October 26 – Voting Day
- November 15 – New Term of Office commences.
Candidate and community resources
At the Ontario Municipal & School Board Elections website, find out about:
- what school trustees do (from 2022);
- who won the 2022 and 2018 elections;
- how to become a trustee;
- how and where to vote;
- who ran in your ward or region; and
- everything you need to know about school boards.
All candidates are encouraged to submit their profiles (name, school board and ward) to [email protected]. Candidates can also include a photo, a brief biography, social media handles, email addresses and website URLs with their profile.
Trustee resources
HPEDSB By-Laws
HPEDSB Policy 23: Use of Board Resources During an Election Campaign
Making a Difference: Running for Election as a School Board Trustee (pdf) (Note this is the 2022 version. Once the 2026 version is available this link will be updated.)
HPEDSB Trustee Information Sheet (pdf)
Looking for Help with Questions and Concerns? (pdf)
OESC Good Governance for School Boards