Municipal Election
Last Elections
Elections in local authorities are held every four years on the fourth Wednesday in October. In 2006, our last election year, the Town of Morden went to the polls to elect a Mayor and six Councillors on October 25, 2006. A door-to-door enumeration to update the voters list was conducted. Click here for the results.
Eligibility to Vote
To be eligible to vote, one must be a Canadian citizen at least 18 years of age and be a resident of or own property in the town for at least six months prior to the date of the election. If you are missed during enumeration, this does not mean that you cannot vote. A date will be advertised when you can examine your information on the Voters List. You may also register at the polls on the day of the election. You must present identification in order to register.
Personal Security Protection
Voters requiring Personal Security Protection may apply to the Senior Election Official (SEO) to have their name obscured from the Voters List. Such persons will be required to apply to the SEO who will assign them a Personal Security Certificate and a voting number. They will be issued a Personal Security envelope, which they will use to cast their ballots.
Physical Disablility
Voters who cannot make it to the polls due to a physical disability, may apply to the SEO to vote at home.Full-time caregivers of disabled people may also apply to be considered Homebound Voters.In these instances, the SEO will contact the individuals and make arrangements for them to vote in their homes.
Eligibility to be a Candidate
To qualify to be nominated as a candidate, a person must be a Canadian citizen at least 18 years of age, and must be a resident of or own property in the Town of Morden for at least six months prior to the date of the election. The nomination period begins on the 42nd day before the election and ends on the 36th day before the election.For 2006, these dates were September 13th and September 19th. All nominations must be supported by at least 25 names of eligible voters whose names appear on the Voters List.Candidates are advised to provide more than 25 names to ensure that at least 25 can be verified. Click here for more information on running for Council.
Advance Polls
Advance polls are held approximately one week prior to the election.Anyone may vote at the advance polls.
Voting Polls
On voting day all polls are located at the Morden Recreation Complex.A Moving Poll will visit Boundary Trails Health Centre, Legion House 1 & 2, and Tabor Home and Apartments, to facilitate voting for these residents.