Waterloo Region Votes
Information About the 2026 Municipal Election
(Elect 1)
The mayor is the head of your local municipality (city or township) and sits on that council. The mayor also sits on Regional Council.
Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.
Advocacy groups often publish questionnaires that allow you to compare candidates side by side. Pay careful attention to how questions are framed, and how this reflects the positions and philosophies of the advocacy groups.
Candidate profiles allow you to read responses from different candidates side by side. They allow you to compare candidates based on their backgrounds and experiences. Often they will not tell you how candidates would address specific issues.