Council and City Administration

Elections

The next regular Burlington Municipal Election will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022.

My City. My Vote.

Choose who makes key decisions for you and your city. Vote Oct. 11–24, 2022 in Burlington's next municipal election.

Visit myvoteburlington.ca to learn more about:

How to vote
How to get your name on the ballot as a candidate for mayor, councillor or school trustee
Third-party advertising

My Vote Burlington

Elections for municipal government are held every four years in Ontario. In 2022, Burlington residents will head to the polls to vote and elect the:

Mayor of Burlington
Six Members of Burlington City Council
Chair of Halton Region
Trustees for the Halton Catholic District School Board and the Halton District School Board

The City of Burlington provides services that have a direct impact on your daily life. The 2022 election is your opportunity to have a say about who best represents your position on the issues that mean the most to you and your family.

Key election dates

View the key dates for the 2022 election:

May 2, 2022: Candidate nomination period opens
May 2022: Apply to work at an election poll
August 19, 2022: Candidate nomination period closes – Nomination Day
August 22, 2022: Certification of nomination papers
September 2022: Voters list made available
September 26 to October 19, 2022: Internet voting registration period opens
October 10 to 19, 2022: Internet voting period
October 15 and 18, 2022: In-person advanced polls (city-wide)
October 19, 2022: Internet voting registration period closes
October 21, 2022: Third party registration filing
October 23, 2022: Notice of penalties
October 24, 2022: Election Day
Week of October 24, 2022: Official election results declared
November 15, 2022: Inaugural meeting of City Council