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2026 election calendar

Where voters can hear candidates.

Community-organized forums, meet-and-greets, and conversations that help the public listen, compare, and ask questions.

Details checked 2026-08-25

These events are organized independently of CK Signals. Listing them informs voters; it does not imply sponsorship or endorsement.

An invitation does not confirm a candidate’s attendance. Participants and event details can change; check with the organizer before travelling.

01

Wednesday

09September

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Doors 6:15 p.m.

The Chatham Armoury44 William Street North, Chatham

Verified factOpen house and candidate round table

Chatham-Kent Municipal Candidate Open House

Organized by Chatham-Kent Growth Alliance

Residents, farmers, builders, realtors and local business leaders can hear directly from candidates and discuss priorities affecting Chatham-Kent’s growth.

Intended audience

Open to residents and community stakeholders

What to expect

  • Opening remarks and direct questions for mayoral candidates
  • All-candidate round-table discussion
  • Discussion of consultation, fiscal transparency, infrastructure and taxation

Official event page and organizer invitation

Chatham-Kent Growth Alliance · received 2026-08-25 · checked 2026-08-25

Event details and RSVP
02

Tuesday

15September

6:30 p.m.

Mitchell’s Bay pavilions on Bay LineBay Line, near the waterfront, Mitchell’s Bay

Verified factWard 4 and mayoral candidate forum

Mitchell’s Bay Candidate Event

Organized by Mitchell’s Bay Area Association

The outdoor forum follows the association’s annual meeting and gives Ward 4 and mayoral candidates timed opportunities to introduce themselves and answer screened public questions.

Intended audience

Community residents and public guests

What to expect

  • Four-minute introductions for mayoral candidates
  • Eight screened written questions with one minute per response
  • Two-minute closing remarks followed by informal conversation

The event is outdoors under a pavilion.

Organizer invitation to municipal candidates

Mitchell’s Bay Area Association · received 2026-08-25 · checked 2026-08-25

Organizer public page
03

Thursday

17September

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Doors 6:30 p.m.

Ridgetown LegionRidgetown, Ontario

Verified factMayoral candidate forum

East Kent Mayoral Candidate Forum

Organized by East Kent Celebrates Committee

Mayoral candidates will introduce themselves, respond to randomly selected questions submitted by the public and offer final remarks.

Intended audience

Public candidate forum

What to expect

  • Three-minute candidate introductions
  • Randomly selected questions submitted by the public
  • Two-minute final remarks and informal discussion after the forum

Promotional material may be displayed at a designated table.

Organizer invitation to mayoral candidates

East Kent Celebrates Committee · received 2026-08-25 · checked 2026-08-25

04

Friday

18September

7:00 p.m.Doors 6:00 p.m.

Morpeth Community Centre12579 Talbot Trail, Morpeth

Verified factMeet and greet, not a debate

Ward 2 Candidate Meet & Greet

Organized by Chad Carnie, Ward 2 candidate

Residents can hear short candidate remarks, submit written questions and speak with candidates in an informal setting focused on respectful public conversation.

Intended audience

Residents and public guests

What to expect

  • Up to five minutes of speaking time per candidate
  • A common question about Chatham-Kent’s biggest issue
  • Randomly drawn guest questions and one-on-one conversation

Space will be available for candidate literature and signs.

Organizer invitation to municipal candidates

Chad Carnie · received 2026-08-25 · checked 2026-08-25

05

Thursday

24September

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Masonic Temple Hall430 Riverview Drive, Chatham

Verified factMember candidate meet and greet

Unifor Local 127 Candidate Meet & Greet

Organized by Unifor Local 127

Candidates are invited to introduce themselves and answer questions from Unifor Local 127 members in an open-forum format.

Intended audience

For Unifor Local 127 membership

What to expect

  • Candidate introductions
  • Questions from Local 127 membership

The invitation identifies the membership as the event audience; it does not describe a general-public admission process.

Organizer invitation and official local profile

Unifor Local 127 · received 2026-08-25 · checked 2026-08-25

Organizer public page

One important distinction

CK Signals publishes event existence and format for public awareness. We do not infer that a candidate will attend merely because they received an invitation.

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