Important Dates
October 17, 2026 - Advanced Polling Day October 26 , 2026 - Voting Day
Register to Vote!
Beginning September 1, 2026 Individuals may apply to the Clerk’s Office until the close of voting on October 26, 2026, to have their name added to or removed from the voters’ list, or to update their information; amendments can also be made at polling locations. Requests may also be made to remove the name of a deceased person.
Municipal Elections in Ontario are held every four years and are governed by the Municipal Elections Act. The next municipal election will be held on Monday October 26, 2026. The new term of Council begins November 17, 2026.
Norwich’s 2026 municipal election will be in-person voting. This page provides all the information you need to participate as a voter, candidate or a person interested in running.
Questions regarding the election should be directed to the Clerk’s Office at (519) 667-2000 ext. 7614
General Election Information
The Township of Norwich elects candidates to the positions of:
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Mayor – to be elected at large
- Councillor (4) – one to be elected per ward
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School Board Trustees
Note: the certified list of candidates under section 35(1)(2) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 will be posted following certification by the Municipal Clerk (before 2:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026).
Declaration of Acclamation - Ward 3
List of Certified Candidates 2026
| Office | Candidate's Name | Qualifying Adress | Contact Information |
| Mayor | Jim Palmer | 793466 Slant Rd., Norwich |
Home: 519-468-6215 Cell: 519-550-1771 |
| Adrian Couwenberg | 713967 Middletown Line, Burgessville |
Cell: 519-643-8988 email: acouwenberg@execulink.com |
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| Councillor - Ward 1 | Marius Kerkhoff | 165421 New Road, Otterville |
Cell: 519-532-3995 email: Marius.Kerkhoff@outlook.com |
| Roy King | 146 Albert Street, Otterville |
Home: 519-879-6953 email: 1queenmyly@gmail.com |
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| Councillor - Ward 2 | Lynne DePlancke | 82 Stover Street North, Norwich |
Home: 519-468-6728 Cell: 519-535-1995 email: lynnedeplancke@gmail.com |
| Tim Thompson | 22A Centre Street, Norwich |
Cell: 519-983-4526 email: timt@tga.cpa |
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| Councillor - Ward 3 | Shawn Gear | 675 Main St., Burgessville |
Cell: 519-983-9854 email: Sgear1@live.ca |
| Councillor - Ward 4 | Karl Toews | 534100 Cedar Line, Norwich Township |
Cell: 226-883-0575 email: KarlToewsWard4@gmail.com |
| Lacey Hird | 525363 Oxford Centre Road, Norwich Township |
Phone: 519-536-1135 Email: lhird211@gmail.com |
School Board Candidate Information
The following school board trustee positions are available for the upcoming election. Please note that nomination filing locations vary by school board.
English Language School Boards
Nominations for these positions must be filed with the City of Woodstock.
- Thames Valley District School Board Trustee (2 positions)
- London District Catholic School Board Trustee (1 position)
French Language School Boards
- Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence (1 position)
- Filing Location: Nominations must be filed with the City of Woodstock.
- Conseil Scolaire Viamonde (1 position)
- Filing Location: Candidates residing in the Township of Norwich may file their nomination papers directly with the Norwich Clerk's Department (via legislative delegation under the *Municipal Elections Act*).
Track Nominees
To view the current list of certified candidates for all Oxford County school board trustee positions, please visit the City of Woodstock's List of Candidates website.
For candidates running for Conseil Scolaire Viamonde, the official list is maintained by the City of Sarnia's Election website.
Oxford County Clerk - Certificate of Acclamation for the Municipal School Board Election (Thames Valley District School Board / London District Catholic School Board)
List of Certified Candidates - French Language Public School Board
Revision Period for the Voters List begins on September 1, 2026 and closes with the close of voting on October 26, 2026
• A person may submit an application to have their name added to or removed from the Voters List or have their information on the Voters List amended. s.24(1)
• A person may submit an application requesting that a deceased person’s name be removed from the Voters List. s.25(3)