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Municipal elections in New Brunswick: how to vote

Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked

Short answer

New Brunswick held its general local government elections on May 11, 2026. These elections take place every four years on the second Monday in May, and by-elections are usually held in spring and fall. To vote you must be a Canadian citizen, 18 or older, have lived in the province for 40 days and live in the local government on election day.

Who handles it

Handled by your municipality: each city, town and rural municipality in New Brunswick runs its own.

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Who can apply

  • You must be a Canadian citizen, 18 or older on election day, have lived in New Brunswick for at least 40 days before the election, and live in the local government on election day.

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Steps

  1. To update your details on the list, call your local returning office or Elections New Brunswick at 1-888-858-8683, or make the change when you vote.

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What you need

  • If you are already on the list of electors, you do not need ID. You give your name and address to the poll worker.

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  • First-time voters need ID that together shows their name, current address and signature. A New Brunswick driver's licence has all three.

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How long it takes

  • The 2026 local government, rural district advisory committee and district education council elections were held on May 11, 2026.

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  • General local elections are held every four years on the second Monday in May.

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  • Between general elections, by-elections fill empty seats. They are usually held twice a year, in spring and fall, on a Monday.

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  • Advance polls open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the Saturday nine days before election day, and may also open on the Monday seven days before.

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Where to go

  • During an election, everyone on the voters list gets a Voter Information Card in the mail that says when and where to vote.

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Good to know

  • Without ID, a friend who is on the voters list can vouch for you by making an affirmation.

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Questions people ask

When is the next municipal election in New Brunswick?

General local elections are held every four years on the second Monday in May, and the last ones were in May 2026. By-elections are usually held in spring and fall.

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Do I need ID to vote in a New Brunswick local election?

Not if you are on the list of electors; you just state your name and address. First-time voters need ID showing name, address and signature, or someone on the list to vouch for them.

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How do I find where to vote in a New Brunswick election?

Use the locations on the back of your Voter Information Card if its details are right, or search on the Elections New Brunswick website.

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When was advance voting in the 2026 New Brunswick local elections?

Advance voting for the May 11, 2026 elections was on Saturday, May 2, and Monday, May 4.

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Other provinces and territories

Each province sets its own rules and dates.

  • British ColumbiaElection day: 17 October 2026
  • SaskatchewanElection day: 9 November 2026 for rural municipalities (even-numbered divisions); 29 July 2028 for resort villages; 8 November 2028 for cities, towns and villages, and for rural reeves and odd-numbered divisions
  • ManitobaElection day: 28 October 2026 for most municipalities; Victoria Beach, Dunnottar and Winnipeg Beach voted 24 July 2026
  • OntarioElection day: 26 October 2026
  • New Brunswick (this page)Last held 11 May 2026
  • Prince Edward IslandElection day: 2 November 2026
  • NunavutElection day: 25 October 2027

Your city or town

Each municipality runs its own, with its own rules and website. Start from your city's page:

Cite this page

Canada Service Map, "Municipal elections in New Brunswick: how to vote", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vote-municipal/new-brunswick