Winnipeg residents planning to run for city council or a school board in this fall’s municipal election can now officially begin the process, with candidate registration opening June 30.<\/p>\n
The City of Winnipeg says anyone seeking election as a city councillor<\/a> or school trustee<\/a> must register in person with the senior election official before beginning any campaign activities.<\/p>\n Related Stories<\/p>\n New rules for school trustee candidates<\/p>\n This year’s election marks the first time school trustee candidates are required to register and comply with campaign spending limits, following recent changes to Manitoba’s Public Schools Act.<\/p>\n The City Clerk’s Department is accepting registrations on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. Prospective candidates are encouraged to book an appointment in advance and ensure all required information is included with their registration forms.<\/p>\n Under election rules, candidates cannot raise campaign funds, accept donations, or spend money on their campaigns until they have officially registered.<\/p>\n The city will publish and regularly update the official list of registered candidates<\/a> on its election website as applications are received.<\/p>\n Key election dates<\/p>\n The deadline to register as a candidate is Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Winnipeg voters will head to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 28, to elect the city’s next mayor, councillors, and school trustees.<\/p>\n