Municipal and School Board Elections 2014

The next general municipal and school board election is Wednesday, October 22, 2014.

General municipal elections are held every four years on the fourth Wednesday in October. This includes elections for mayors / reeves and councillors. Elections for school trustees take place the same day.

Elections in the resort communities of Winnipeg Beach, Dunnottar, and Victoria Beach are held on the fourth Friday in July. Election Day in these communities is Friday, July 25, 2014.

For general information about school board elections, please contact: Education Administration Services Branch, Manitoba Education at 945-6899, or the Manitoba School Boards Association at 233-1595 or www.mbschoolboards.ca

Information for Prospective Municipal Election Candidates

The following resources are available to assist candidates running in by-elections and general municipal elections.

Brochure: Municipal Elections 2010 - Time to Get Running

Candidate's Guidebook: A guidebook for municipal candidates that provides an overview of the election process, the steps to run for municipal office, and a summary of new campaign finance rules.

Municipal Candidate’s Guidebook - Municipal Elections 2010 (PDF format 896 KB)

For more information on running for municipal council, contact your municipal office.

Information for Voters in Municipal Elections

Municipal elections are an opportunity for Manitobans to participate in building strong, healthy, and sustainable local governments. Make sure to vote and become involved in your community’s future!

Please see our additional information on eligibility to vote, available voting opportunities and applying for personal security protection.

For more information on voting, contact your municipal office.

Information for Election Officials

The Election Official’s Manual is available to assist election officials in conducting municipal elections and by-elections.

For more information, please contact Manitoba Local Government, Municipal Finance and Advisory Services at 945-2572 or muniadvice@gov.mb.ca.

Information for Chief Administrative Officers

The Chief Administrative Officer’s Campaign Financing Manual is available to assist chief administrative officers (CAOs) with their duties and responsibilities regarding new campaign finance rules.

For more information, please contact Manitoba Local Government, Municipal Finance and Advisory Services at 945-2572 or muniadvice@gov.mb.ca.

Elections Legislation

Legislation that sets out election rules, processes and procedures is available online:

• The Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act: Sets out the process for electing members of council for all municipalities and school boards.
• The Municipal Act: Sets municipal election requirements for the 197 municipalities outside of Winnipeg.
• The City of Winnipeg Charter: Sets municipal election requirements for the City of Winnipeg.
• The Public Schools Act: Sets requirements for the election of school trustees.