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Algoma District School Board Trustee Election – Central Algoma Area

The Township of Macdonald, Meredith & Aberdeen Additional is the responsible municipality for conducting the 2026 election for one (1) Trustee representing the Central Algoma Area on the Algoma District School Board.

Central Algoma Area

The Central Algoma Area includes the following municipalities and localities:

  • Town of Bruce Mines
  • Central Algoma Locality
  • Township of Hilton
  • Village of Hilton Beach
  • Municipality of Huron Shores (Ward 1 only)
  • Township of Jocelyn
  • Township of Johnson
  • Township of Laird
  • Township of Macdonald, Meredith & Aberdeen Additional
  • Township of Plummer Additional
  • Township of St. Joseph
  • Township of Tarbutt
  • Town of Thessalon

Candidate Qualifications

A person is eligible to be nominated for the office of School Board Trustee if they:

  • reside within the trustee area, or are the owner or tenant of land there, or the spouse of such owner or tenant;
  • are a Canadian citizen;
  • are at least 18 years of age;
  • are not legally prohibited from voting; and
  • are not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.

Additional qualifications related to school board support may apply.

Nomination Filing Information

Nominations may be filed with the Clerk beginning Friday, May 1, 2026 and ending Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Nominations must be filed in person with the Clerk at:

Township of Macdonald, Meredith & Aberdeen Additional
208 Church Street
Echo Bay, Ontario

The filing fee for School Board Trustee is $100.00.

Appointments are strongly encouraged to ensure availability and allow sufficient time to review nomination documents.

Voting Method

The Algoma District School Board Trustee Election will be administered by the participating municipalities within the Central Algoma Area using the voting method authorized by each municipality for the 2026 Municipal Election.

Electors are encouraged to contact their local municipality for information regarding voting procedures, voting dates, and voting methods.

Additional Information

For additional information regarding nominations, candidate eligibility, or election procedures, please contact the Township Office.