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Qualifications to run for election to Ajax Council
A person is entitled to seek election to Ajax Council in the 2022 Municipal Election if, on Voting Day, they are:
- a Canadian citizen;
- at least 18 years of age;
- A resident of the Town of Ajax or an owner or tenant of land in the Town of Ajax, or the spouse of such owner or tenant;
- not legally prohibited from voting; and
- not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.
Candidates for Ajax Council must submit 25 endorsements from electors with their nomination form and must pay a fee of $100 ($200 for mayor).
Download the Council Candidate Nomination Package
Preliminary elector counts by Ward*
Ward |
Property/Unit Count |
Preliminary Elector Count |
1 | 14,704 | 30,351 |
2 | 13,765 | 25,733 |
3 | 19,601 | 30,829 |
Total: | 48,070 | 86,913 |
*please note: counts listed above are subject to change once the Official List of Electors is finalized in September 2022
Qualifications to run for election to a School Board
A person is entitled to seek election to a school board in the 2022 School Board Election if, on Voting Day, they are:
- A Canadian citizen;
- At least 18 years of age;
- A resident in the area of the school board’s jurisdiction;
- Entitled to vote for the school board; and
- Not disqualified from voting.
Candidates for School Boards must pay a fee of $100 at the time of filing their nomination. No endorsements are required to seek election to a School Board. Candidates for French-language public and separate school boards are directed to the City of Oshawa to file their nomination.
Download the School Board Candidate Nomination Package
How to Submit your Nomination
The nomination period begins on May 2, 2022. The deadline for candidates to file a nomination, withdraw a nomination, or change the office they wish to run for election is Friday, August 19, 2022 at 2 p.m.
Ready to submit your nomination? Contact us to book your appointment with the Election Team between May 2 and August 18 (only walk-ins will be accepted on Nomination Day, August 19).
Candidates for Ajax Municipal Council must submit:
- A completed Nomination Form;
- 25 completed Endorsement of Nomination Forms, all bearing original signatures;
- One piece of identification acceptable for the purposes of voting;
- The required filing fee ($100 for members of council; $200 for mayor)
Candidates for school boards must submit:
- A completed Nomination Form;
- One piece of identification acceptable for the purposes of voting;
- The required filing fee ($100)
Disclaimer
The information on this site is provided for prospective candidates and interested electors and does not constitute legal advice. Individual persons are responsible for satisfying themselves that they are compliant with the Municipal Elections Act and other applicable legislation.
Town of Ajax
65 Harwood Ave. South
Ajax, Ontario L1S 2H9
905-619-2529 ext. VOTE (8683)
election@ajax.ca