2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Municipal elections are conducted every four years. The next municipal election is scheduled for October 28, 2026. The Rural Municipality of Stuartburn is comprised of four wards and is represented by five elected officials.
By-elections are held when a position on Council becomes vacant more than six months prior to the next general election. If a vacancy occurs six months or less before the next general election, the position will remain vacant until the election is held.
Ward Boundaries
Wards are established for electoral purposes only. Council members, once elected, are responsible for representing and acting in the best interests of the municipality as a whole. Please click the link below to view the ward boundary map.
The Head of Council
The Head of Council (Reeve) is the representative for the Council as a whole. They are elected by the body of voters as a whole to provide leadership over the entire Council. The Head of Council is allowed one vote just like the rest of Council and the public.
Seniors Election Officer Contact Information:
Should you have any questions or concerns related to the 2026 municipal election, you may contact either the Seniors Election Officer Sandra Maxymowich or the Assistant Elections Officer Brittany Fisher.
Seniors Election Officer: Sandra Maxymowich
Phone:204-371-1654
Email: maxymowichsandra@gmail.com
Assistant Elections Officer: Brittany Fisher
Phone:204-425-3218
Email: cao@rmofstuartburn.com
Municipal Election Important Information:
what is the term of office for Municipal Council?
The term of office for Municipal Council is four years, concluding in 2030.
Candidate Registration Periods:
Reeve - May 1st to September 22nd, 2026.
Councillors - June 30th to September 22nd, 2026.
Nomination Period:
September 16th to September 22nd, 2026.
Election Day: October 28th, 2026
Councillors Elected By Ward:
- Reeve: One Member
- Ward 1: One Councillor
- Ward 2: One Councillor
- Ward 3: One Councillor
- Ward 4: One Councillor
Qualifications of Candidates:
Who May Run:
- A Canadian Citizen.
- At least 18 years of age on the day of election.
- A resident of the province.
- A voter of the municipality.
Who May Not Run:
- A councillor or candidate running for office in another municipality.
- A candidate running for school trustee.
- A member of the Legislative Assembly of MB or the Senate or House of Commons of Canada.
- A judge of the Court of Kings Bench or the Court of Appeal.
- A person that is disqualified from running for council 2026 due to failing to file their 2022 election finance statement.
Qualifications of Voters: To qualify as a voter in a specific municipality or ward, a person must meet the following criteria:
Resident Voter:
- A Canadian Citizen
- At least 18 years of age on election day
- A resident of the municipality for at least six months before election day (April 28th, 2026)
Resident Voter:
- A Canadian Citizen
- At least 18 years of age on election day
- A registered owner of the property in the municipality for at least six months before election day (April 28th, 2026)
Ward Voting:
Our municipality is divided into 4 wards plus Reeve for election
- A voter must vote in the ward where they reside, even if they are a registered land owner in more than one ward.
- If a registered owner of a property does not reside in the municipality, but owns property in more than one ward, the person must apply to the SEO to designate their voting ward.
- The voter must choose a ward before the voters list is closed to revisions or the SEO will choose a ward on the voters behalf (September 22, 2026)
Voters List Information:
How to change your information on the voters list?
Changes to the voters list can be made at the municipal office, 108 Main Street North, Vita, MB.
SEO or Assistant SEO will be available to update the voters list by:
- Adding the names of voters who are entitled to have their names on the list.
- Removing names of persons who are not entitled to have their names on the list.
Voters List Eligibility:
- A Canadian citizen & at least 18 years of age on election day.
- A resident of the local authority for at least six months prior to election day, or a registered owner of land in the municipality for at least six months prior to the election day.
Non-Resident Voters Qualifications in more than 1 ward:
In accordance with Section 25(2) of the Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act, any non-resident voter who owns property in more than one ward is responsible to notify the SEO in writing, no later than September 22 of the ward in which they desires to vote.
Personal Privacy:
A voter may apply in writing to the SEO no later than September 22nd to have their name and other personal information omitted or obscured from the voters list in order to protect the voter’s personal security. The application must be submitted in person, by mail or email and must include your name, address and include proof of identity.
ALL CHANGES TO THE VOTERS LIST MUST BE COMPLETED ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2026
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2026 Election Materials:
For more information on the 2026 Municipal Election process please visit the Province of Manitoba Website Province of Manitoba | mr - election
