Registration Period for Mayoral candidates opens May 1

Released: April 29, 2022 at 9:01 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg is advising that the campaign period for Winnipeg residents seeking election to the Office of Mayor will begin on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

The 2022 City of Winnipeg Municipal and School Boards Election is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Eligible voters will have the opportunity to cast a ballot for Mayor, Councillor, and School Trustees.

The City Clerk’s Department will be open on the first official day of the campaign – Sunday, May 1, 2022 – from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and subsequent weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. Individuals who wish to register as mayoral candidates must register in-person with the Senior Election Official and are encouraged to make an appointment in advance.

The deadline for registration is Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. All candidates who wish to register must ensure the required information is included with their registration form. The list of requirements can be found in the Campaign Expenses and Contributions Guide.

Candidates must be registered prior to soliciting or collecting any campaign funding, expending any funds on their campaign (such as advertising), or borrowing funds.

The list of candidates will be published on the election website and updated as registrations are received.

More information is available by visiting winnipeg.ca/election2022 or by contacting 311.

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