Nominations open for City of Markham Ward 7 Councillor By-Election

MARKHAM, ON – June 27, 2025 – A municipal by-election has been called for Ward 7 in the City of Markham. Voting day will take place on Monday, September 29, 2025.

The by-election has been called to fill the vacant Ward 7 Councillor seat following Juanita Nathan’s election to the House of Commons as the Member of Parliament for Pickering–Brooklin. At a City Council meeting held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Markham City Council directed staff to begin the by-election process, allowing eligible voters in Ward 7 to elect a new local Councillor for the remainder of the current Council term.

“Elections are a cornerstone of our local democracy, and the upcoming Ward 7 by-election is an important opportunity for residents to have their say in who represents their community,” says Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk and Returning Officer for Elections Markham. “Whether you’re considering running for office or preparing to vote, Elections Markham is here to ensure the process is transparent, accessible, and easy to navigate.”

Candidate nominations open on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 8:30 AM and will be accepted until Friday, August 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

Individuals interested in running must meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. Candidates can register online using Elections Markham’s secure nomination portal. Step-by-step instructions on how to register as a candidate are available at electionsmarkham.ca

Key Dates:
Monday, June 30, 2025, 8:30 AM – Candidate nominations open
Friday, August 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – Candidate nominations close
Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28, 2025, 10 AM to 8 PM – Advance voting days
September 29, 2025, 10 AM to 8 PM – Voting day

Useful Links:
•    Candidate Registration
•    Political Advertising
•    Register to Vote
•    Donating to a Candidate’s Campaign

Visit electionsmarkham.ca for the latest and most reliable information related to the 2025 Markham Ward 7 By-Election.
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About Elections Markham:  Elections Markham is an independent, non-partisan division of the City of Markham, responsible for administering municipal elections, by-elections and referenda in Markham. Elections Markham strives to continue innovating its municipal elections, creating an accessible and inclusive experience, and empowering all voters to exercise their democratic right to vote. The City of Markham is a leader in digital democracy, is the first municipality in Canada to use online voting, and is the largest and longest-running lower-tier municipality nationwide to use online voting today.

About Markham: Markham, an award-winning municipality with over 370,000 residents and the largest of nine communities in York Region, is home to over 650 corporate head offices and more than 1,500 high tech and life science companies. Markham is a leader in attracting foreign direct investment with more than 234 foreign companies located in the City. Founded in the 1790s, today Markham is Canada’s most diverse community and enjoys a rich heritage, outstanding community planning and services, and a vibrant local economy.

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