Elections & Voting
2026 General Election – Divisions 2, 4, 6
The R.M. of Wilton will be holding a Municipal Election on November 9, 2026 for even-numbered Councillor Divisions, 2, 4, & 6.
Nomination Papers
Nomination Papers can be obtained from the municipal office. Nominations for Reeve must include a completed nomination form signed by at least 2 voters of the rural municipality.
Nominations for councilor must include a completed nomination form signed by at least 2 voters of the division.
All nomination papers must include a completed Public Disclosure Statement; and a Criminal Record Check. Incomplete Nomination forms cannot be accepted.
Council members are elected for four year terms.
Nominations must be in by October, 2026 by 4:00 p.m.
Election day November 9th, 2026.
Important Election Dates
September, 2026 – Nominations open at 8:00 a.m.
October, 2026 – Nominations close at 4:00 p.m.
October, 2026 – Final date for withdrawal of candidates, at 4:00 p.m.
November 9, 2026 – Election Day, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
November, 2026 – All election signs and posters to be removed
Candidate Guide
For governments to be representative of, and responsive to, the needs of their constituents, their make-up should reflect the demographics of the constituency. This guide contains answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding election procedures and many important facts that candidates must understand.
For detailed information that will assist potential candidates, please visit:
Running For Municipal Council - What You Need To Know
The Ministry of Government Relations has developed a new document aimed at informing citizens of the requirements and process of running for Municipal Council.
The “Consider Running for Municipal Council: Citizens guide for candidacy in municipal elections” is geared towards individuals who may be interested in or considering running for Council in the upcoming municipal election. The intent of this document is to better inform citizens of the process of running for Council and to provide a brief overview of what they can expect should they be successful in their quest of municipal office.
Consider Running for Council Video Series – Four pre-recorded videos that break down the guide content into shorter video clips by topic:
Democratic Governance, Purpose of a Municipality and the Role of Council
Key Standards and Values and Responsible Conduct of Council Members
How to Run for Council, Campaigning and Key Documents after Being Elected
Candidate Information
- at least 18 years of age on date of election;
- a Canadian citizen;
- eligible to vote in the municipality;
- a resident of Saskatchewan; and
- not disqualified from being nominated by The Local Government Elections Act, 2015 or any other Act
A person cannot be nominated or elected as:
- a councillor for more than one division; or
- a councillor of a division and the Reeve of the municipality.
Voter Eligibility
An eligible voter is entitled to vote only once for Reeve and only once for Division Councillor in the division he or she is entitled to vote in, notwithstanding they may meet more than one of the qualifications.
A person is qualified to be registered as a voter in a rural municipality if he or she, on the day of the election,
- Is 18 years old;
- Is a Canadian citizen;
- Has not already voted in the election; and
- Immediately preceding the day of the election, meets at least one of the following criteria:
a) has resided in the rural municipality for at least the last 3 consecutive months;
b) is the registered owner of land in the rural municipality or the purchaser of land in the rural municipality under a bona fide agreement for sale;
c) is assessed as an occupant of any land in the rural municipality pursuant to a lease, licence, permit, or contract in agreement with the registered owner;
d) is assessed with respect to an improvement in the rural municipality;
e) is the holder of a permit in the rural municipality with respect to a trailer or mobile home;
f) is the spouse of a person described in clause (b), (c), (d) or (e);
g) is the Chief Executive Officer of a duly incorporated co-operative, corporation, or religious association that is assessed on the last revised assessment roll with respect to property in the rural municipality that is not exempt from taxation.
*The first applicable clause of the listed criteria determines eligibility