Winnipeg municipal and school boards election 2026

Winnipeg holds its municipal council and school boards election on October 28. Eligible residents vote for local offices that shape city services, neighbourhood representation and school governance. The city identifies this date as election day following its advance-voting period, giving Manitoba audiences a distinct local contest within Canada’s municipal election calendar.

Use the city’s election information together with Winnipeg newsrooms, community reporting and candidate statements. Check eligibility, polling locations and counting procedures directly with the election office. A dashboard can compare ward-level results and local reactions while keeping municipal decisions separate from provincial or federal politics.