Registration period for Winnipeg mayoral candidates opens today

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Registration for candidates of the 2026 Winnipeg mayoral election opens on Friday.

To be eligible, a candidate must be a Canadian citizen, a resident of Manitoba and 18 years or older on election day. They also must be a voter and not disqualified by law.

Those who wish to register must do so in person with the senior election official. Candidates are encouraged to make an appointment in advance at the City Clerks Department, which is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. To 4:30 p.m.

Through the registration process, candidates become authorized to start an election campaign.

According to the City of Winnipeg, mayoral candidates can’t solicit or collect any campaign money, spend any funding or borrow funds until they are registered.

The full list of candidates will be on the election website. The registration deadline is Sept. 22 at 4:30 p.m., with the election set to take place on Oct. 28.

More information on mayoral candidate registration, nomination and qualification is available online.