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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 2026-10-05

These events are organized independently of CK Signals. Listing them informs voters; it does not imply sponsorship or endorsement. Community-reported listings are clearly identified and are not organizer confirmation.

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

Past eventVerified 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

Thursday

10September

7:00 p.m.

Thamesville Brunner Centre32 Wallace Street, Thamesville

Past eventVerified factWard 3 candidate meet and greet, not a debate

Ward 3 Candidate Meet & Greet

Organized by Kyle Carter, Ward 3 candidate

Residents can meet candidates running in Ward 3, ask questions and speak with them in an informal public setting hosted by Ward 3 candidate Kyle Carter.

Intended audience

Open to everyone

What to expect

  • Informal conversations with Ward 3 candidates
  • Questions from residents
  • Candidates may provide campaign signs to interested attendees

The organizer describes this as a meet and greet, not a debate. The invitation does not confirm which candidates will attend.

Candidate public event post

Lauren Aziz for Chatham-Kent Ward 3 · received 2026-09-07 · checked 2026-09-07

Candidate public post
03

Tuesday

15September

6:30 p.m.

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

Past eventVerified 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
04

Wednesday

16September

7:00 p.m.

Ridgetown Legion75 Main Street East, Ridgetown

Past eventCommunity-reportedWard 2 all-candidates debate

Ward 2 All-Candidates Debate

Organized by East Kent Celebrates Committee

A community listing identifies a Ward 2 all-candidates debate at the Ridgetown Legion.

Intended audience

Ward 2 residents and public guests

What to expect

  • Ward 2 all-candidates debate
  • Scheduled start at 7:00 p.m.

This listing was supplied in a public community comment. The event format, end time and candidate attendance have not been independently confirmed; check with the organizer before travelling.

Public community event listing

Sharon Lamarche · received 2026-09-13 · checked 2026-09-13

Public community comment
05

Thursday

17September

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Doors 6:30 p.m.

Ridgetown Legion75 Main Street East, Ridgetown

Past eventVerified 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

06

Friday

18September

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

Morpeth Community Centre12579 Talbot Trail, Morpeth

Past eventVerified 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

07

Saturday

19September

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Hotrods for HospiceRidgetown, Ontario

Past eventCommunity-reportedWard 2 candidate community fundraiser activity

Ward 2 Candidates Dunk Tank

Organizer not identified in the public listing

A community listing identifies a Ward 2 candidates dunk tank during Hotrods for Hospice in Ridgetown.

Intended audience

Community event attendees

What to expect

  • Candidate dunk-tank activity
  • Scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to noon

This listing was supplied in a public community comment. The organizer, exact location within the event and candidate attendance have not been independently confirmed; check with the event organizer before travelling.

Public community event listing

Sharon Lamarche · received 2026-09-13 · checked 2026-09-13

Public community comment
08

Wednesday

23September

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

St. Angela’s Meadow Retirement Lodge20 Merici Way, Chatham

Past eventVerified factWards 6, 7 and 8 candidate open house

Wards 6, 7 and 8 Meet the Candidates Night

Organized by St. Angela’s Meadow Retirement Lodge

Residents can ask questions and speak with candidates from wards 6, 7 and 8 during a public meet-the-candidates open house.

Intended audience

Everyone welcome

What to expect

  • Public meet-the-candidates open house
  • Questions and conversation with candidates

The public post and flyer do not identify which candidates will attend.

Candidate public post and organizer flyer

Chris Durfy / St. Angela’s Meadow Retirement Lodge · received 2026-09-13 · checked 2026-09-13

09

Wednesday

23September

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Shrewsbury Community Centre112 New Scotland Line, Blenheim

Past eventCommunity-reportedWard 2 candidate event

Ward 2 Candidates Event in Shrewsbury

Organizer not identified in the public listing

A community listing identifies an evening event for Ward 2 candidates at the Shrewsbury Community Centre.

Intended audience

Ward 2 residents and public guests

What to expect

  • Ward 2 candidate event
  • Scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

This listing was supplied in a public community comment. The organizer, event format and candidate attendance have not been independently confirmed; check with the organizer before travelling.

Public community event listing

Sharon Lamarche · received 2026-09-13 · checked 2026-09-13

Public community comment
10

Thursday

24September

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Masonic Temple Hall430 Riverview Drive, Chatham

Past eventVerified 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
11

Friday

25September

6:30 p.m.

Wallaceburg & District Museum, Jeanne Gordon Hall505 King Street, Wallaceburg

Past eventVerified factModerated Ward 5 candidate Q&A

Ward 5 Candidate Night

Organized by Wallaceburg & District Museum

Residents can hear directly from Ward 5 candidates about their priorities, ideas and vision for Wallaceburg and Chatham-Kent during a moderated community question-and-answer session.

Intended audience

Ward 5 residents and public guests; registration required

What to expect

  • Moderated community question-and-answer session
  • Questions may be submitted through the registration form
  • Free admission with advance registration

Attendance is limited to 100 people. The organizer may combine or edit submitted questions for clarity, and not every question may be asked because of time limits.

Organizer public post and registration page

Wallaceburg & District Museum · received 2026-09-07 · checked 2026-09-13

Register and submit a question
12

Wednesday

07October

7:00 p.m.Doors 6:30 p.m.

Dover Rod & Gun Club5806 Heron Line, Pain Court

Past eventCommunity-reportedCandidate meeting

Dover mayoral and Ward 4 candidate meeting

Organizer not identified in the public listing

Local reporting announces a public opportunity to hear mayoral and Ward 4 candidates. Individual attendance has not been independently confirmed.

Intended audience

Public event reported by local news

What to expect

  • Doors at 6:30 p.m.; introductions at 7 p.m.
  • Refreshments reported as available for cash purchase.

Community-reported listing. Check the source or organizer before travelling; accessibility arrangements and individual attendance are not verified.

Dover mayoral and Ward 4 candidate meeting

Sydenham Current · received 2026-10-05 · checked 2026-10-05

Local news report
13

Thursday

15October

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Doors 6:00 p.m.

Wallaceburg UAW Hall88 Elm Drive South, Wallaceburg

Community-reportedCandidate meeting

Wallaceburg mayoral and Ward 5 meet and greet

Organizer not identified in the public listing

Local reporting announces a free public social hour and moderated mayoral and Ward 5 questions. No individual attendance list is confirmed by this listing.

Intended audience

Public event reported by local news

What to expect

  • 6–7 p.m.: social hour; 7–8 p.m.: mayoral Q&A; 8–9 p.m.: Ward 5 Q&A.
  • Two questions provided in advance; remaining moderated questions drawn from community submissions.
  • No pre-registration reported as required.

Community-reported listing. Check the source or organizer before travelling; accessibility arrangements and individual attendance are not verified.

Wallaceburg mayoral and Ward 5 meet and greet

Sydenham Current · received 2026-10-05 · checked 2026-10-05

Local news report

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