Town of Pinawa

Overview

Municipal elections in the LGD of Pinawa are held every four years. These elections are governed by the Manitoba Elections Act, ensuring fair and transparent processes for all candidates and voters.

The 2026 election will have five (5) elected positions: one Mayor and four Councilors elected at-large

Next Election Date

The next municipal election is scheduled for October 28, 2026. Mark your calendars and make your voice heard!

Voter Eligibility - click here for more information

Application For Personal Security Protection

To be eligible to vote in the municipal elections, you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen
• Be at least 18 years old on election day
• Have resided or owned property in the LGD of Pinawa for at least six months prior to election day

How to Vote

Voting can be done in person at designated polling stations or through mail-in ballots. Detailed instructions and locations will be provided closer to the election date.

Candidate Information - click here for more information

Registration of Prospective Candidate for General Municipal Election 

You may want to be the Mayor or a Councilor if: 

• You care about your community
• You want to make your community better
• You want to serve and give back 
• You want to make a difference
• You want to help set direction for the community

To qualify as a Mayor or a Councilor, candidates must meet the following criteria: 

• Be a Canadian citizen
• Be at least 18 years old on Election Day 
• Be a voter in the municipality; you are a resident or own property for six months prior to the date of the election and are on the voters list

Key Dates: 

Candidate Registration (Mayor): May 1, 2026- September 22, 2026

Candidate Registration (Councilor): June 30, 2026 - September 22, 2026

Nomination Period: September 16, 2026- September 22, 2026

Campaign Expenses Period (Mayor): May 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 

Campaign Expenses Period (Councilor): June 30, 2026 - March 31, 2027

Withdrawal deadline: September 23, 2026

Advance Poll: October 24, 2026 (Saturday at Vanier Teen Centre) 

Election Day: October 28, 2026

Filing of Election Finance statements: May 26, 2027

Resources

Interested in running for LGD of Pinawa Council?  Attend one of the upcoming Information Sessions to learn more about what's involved and find out if serving on Council is right for you!

Potential candidates from the LGD of Pinawa can attend any of the 3 sessions held regionally this summer.

•  Wednesday, June 17: Beausejour Sportsplex

• Monday, June 29: Lac du Bonnet Community Community Club

• Wednesday, August 26: Whitemouth Community Club

AMM Municipal Elections Resource Hub

The AMM has developed this hub with helpful resources and information for both new and returning municipal candidates

• The Candidate guidebook is your source for everything you need to know as a candidate.  It is designed to assist anyone who is interested in seeking election or re-election to municipal office. It provides an overview of the election process in Manitoba and outlines the steps you need to take to run as a candidate in a municipal election. The information in this Guidebook is general and has been prepared as a reference for municipal candidates. Candidates are responsible to know the rules and comply with the legislation 

Access the guidebook by clicking this link: Guidebook

• Candidates should refer to The Municipal Act and The Municipal Councils and School Boards Election Act for specific legislative requirements. You may obtain a copy of the legislation from the MB Government website.https://www.gov.mb.ca/mr/mfas/election_faq.html#c9 

For more information on the election process, please refer to the
Manitoba Elections Act. 

Contacts

Resident Administrator –

The LGD of Pinawa is administered by a Resident Administrator (RA).

Resident Administrator for LGD of Pinawa - Doug Murray 

Email: ra@pinawa.com or phone: 204-753-5100.

Important Documents

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the S.E.O. at:

Trudy Turchyn, Senior Election Official
SEOLGDpinawa@gmail.com
Phone: 204-753-5100 / Fax: 204-753-2770

2022 Municipal Election Results