The AMM has developed a resource hub with helpful information and guides for both new and returning municipal candidates. These manuals and guides will outline the steps you need to take to run as a candidate in the upcoming municipal election.
What are the responsibilities of council in a municipal election?
In order to uphold the integrity of the election process, municipal councils are responsible only for certain key election decisions. These decisions include:
*by-laws for these purposes must be passed at least 180 days before the election to take effect
Election Day Voting: Polling location and hours will be posted here when confirmed.
Advance Voting: POLLS 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 AND 7 – SUNRISE EDUCATION CENTRE, 344 SECOND ST NORTH, BEAUSEJOUR
POLLS 4, 8, 9 AND 10 – TYNDALL VILLAGE COMMUNITY CENTRE, 69 PIERSON, TYNDALL
Voter ID: Please bring acceptable identification showing your name and current address.
Residents of the RM can vote at any of the voting sites regardless of their physical address
When an election is scheduled, we’ll publish the official timeline here (nomination period, advance voting, election day, and results).
Nominations close September 22, 2026 at 4:30 pm for Reeve, Counsellor and LUD Committee members
Election day: October 28, 2026 8am-8pm, Sunrise Education Centre – 344 Second Street, Beauséjour (south parking lot entrance),
Tyndall Village Community Centre – 69 Pierson, Tyndall,
Garson Community Centre – 11 Thompson, Garson
Unofficial results posted: TBA
Official results certified: TBA
In accordance with Sections 22 & 36 of MCSBEA, now is the time to update the RM of Brokenhead Voter’s List:
Any of the above requests need to be submitted to the attention of the Senior Election Official, by pre-booked appointment in person at the RM Office, by email [seo@rmofbrokenhead.ca], or mail to the RM Office.
2. Persons with no fixed address may vote in a municipal election. If the person has no ordinary or “fixed” residence in the local authority, they are deemed to reside at the shelter, hostel or other similar institution that most frequently provides lodging, food or other social services.
3. Non-resident Voters: In order to qualify as a non-resident voter, a person must be:
4. For municipal election purposes, “registered owner of land” means:
5. If there are more than two non-resident property owners for a single property, a maximum of two can vote in a municipal election. In order to vote, each voter must obtain written consent from the majority of the registered property owners, and file this with the Senior Election Official.
In the case of ward elections, a voter must vote in the ward where they reside, even if they own property in more than one ward. If a property owner does not reside in the municipality, but owns property in more than one ward, the person must apply to the Senior Election Official to designate their voting ward. The voter must choose a ward before the voters list is closed to revisions, or the Senior Election Official will choose a ward on the voter’s behalf.
LUD committee members are elected by the voters of the LUD. To qualify as a voter of the LUD, a person must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years of age, and either a resident of the LUD or a registered owner of land in the LUD for at least six months before Election Day.
No, for school division elections, you must be a resident of the school division to be eligible to vote. Non-resident property voters may only vote in municipal elections.
Yes, if you are qualified as a resident voter in one municipality, and are qualified as a non-resident property owner in another municipality, you can vote in both municipal elections.
No, the owners of a corporation or a company do not quality to vote in a municipal election as non-resident owners. Unless you are a resident of the municipality, your property must be registered in your name and not in the name of a corporation before you qualify to vote.
If a voter wishes to have their information obscured from the voters’ list, they may file an application with the SEO in person, by mail or by fax. After receiving the application, the SEO must give the applicant a personal security certificate that includes an identification number to be used as a replacement for the person’s name and address. A person who is given a personal security certificate may only vote by sealed envelope ballot.
