Candidate Information

Nominations Filed

Nominations for the Municipal and School Board elections must be filed by 2:00 p.m. on Nomination Day, Friday August 21, 2026. 

Once candidates are registered, their names will appear below. 

Michael Jubb

Brenda Thyne

One (1) to be elected by all electors in the Township of Brock. 

Cria Pettingill

Peter Frank

One (1) to be elected by all electors in the Township of Brock. 

Peter Teolis

John Rush

Beth Josephson

Claire Doble

One (1) to be elected by all electors in Ward 1. 

Ron Den Braasem

Diana Vessel 

One (1) to be elected by all electors in Ward 2. 

Chris Shier

  • Form 1
  • Phone Number: 705-344-7865
  • Address: C575 Concession 11, Cannington ON L0E1E0

Mike Samis

One (1) to be elected by all electors in Ward 3. 

Ronald Hodgson

Sally Morgan

One (1) to be elected by all electors in Ward 4.

Anthony Macoretta

One (1) to be elected by all electors in Ward 5. 

Two to be elected by all English public school electors in the Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge 
(Nominations received in the Clerk's Office, Township of Scugog, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry Ontario)

One to be elected by all English Catholic school electors in the Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge
(Nominations received in the Clerk's Office, Township of Uxbridge, 51 Toronto Street South, Uxbridge, Ontario)

One to be elected by all French public school electors in the applicable jurisdiction.
(Nominations received in City Clerk Services, City of Oshawa, 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa, Ontario)

One to be elected by all French Catholic school electors in the applicable jurisdiction.
(Nominations received in City Clerk Services, City of Oshawa, 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa, Ontario)

Information for Candidates

 A person is entitled to be a candidate for Mayor or Councillor if he or she:

  • Is a resident of the Township of Brock, or an owner or tenant of land in the Township of Brock, or the spouse of such an owner or tenant;
  • Is a Canadian citizen;
  • Is at least 18 years old; and
  • Is not legally prohibited from voting

  • An employee of the municipality unless they take an unpaid leave of absence beginning the day they are nominated and resign if elected to the office
  • A judge of any court
  • A member of the Provincial Legislature, the Federal House of Commons or Senate who has not resigned from their office by the close of nominations. Proof of resignation must be provided by the close of nominations or the Clerk will not certify the nomination
  • A candidate who failed to file the necessary financial statement(s) in the last municipal election or by-election.

Nominations for the 2026 Municipal Election open May 1, 2026.

In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, nominations must be filed using the prescribed forms, accompanied by the prescribed nomination filing fee and nominations for an office on a council must be endorsed by at least 25 persons. The filing fee is $200.00 for the office of Mayor and $100.00 for all other offices. The filing fee is payable by cash, debit, certified cheque or money order.

Nominations must be filed in person in the Clerk's Office at 1 Cameron Street East Cannington - appointments are encouraged.  

Nominations Close Friday August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. 

Candidate Information Sessions 

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs in partnership with the Region of Durham will hold two virtual Candidate Information Sessions for those considering running for local office. 

March 25, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. - Video Recording

April 14, 2026 at at 7:00 p.m. - Virtual Candidate Information Session (link to join)

Contact Us

Township of Brock
1 Cameron Street East
PO Box 10
Cannington ON L0E 1E0
Phone: 705-432-2355
Toll-free phone: 1-866-223-7668
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