2025 Muicipal Elections

Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, the Municipality of the Township of Gore is implementing exceptional measures to ensure access to the mail in vote.

📬 Distribution of Voting Kits

Voters registered for the vote by mail will be contacted individually by the election team to confirm the details of their voting kit distribution.

Specific time slots will be scheduled to allow in-person pickup, thereby limiting the use of private couriers.

🚚 Delivery via Private Courier

If mailing is required and in-person pickup is not possible, the municipality will use a private courier service.

We are committed to selecting the most cost-effective option.

Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, the Municipality of the  Township of Gore has implemented an alternative procedure to allow  voters to confirm their registration on the electoral list and their voting section.

📞Verification by Phone

You may request this information by calling the number below to reach the Returning Officer or the Election Secretary.
If  there is no answer, please leave a message with your name, phone  number, and the address related to your request. We will return your  call as soon as possible.

Phone number: 450-562-2025

• Returning Officer: extension 3525
• Election Secretary: extension 3523

🗳️ Pick Up Your Voter Registration Notice – per address 

Location: Town Hall – 9 Cambria Road, Gore (J0V 1K0)
Schedule:

• Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday, October 17, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

✏️ Update Your Registration Information – Board of Revisors

Voters who wish to correct or update their information (address, name, etc.) may do so in person on the following dates:

Location: 9 Cambria Road, Gore — enter through the door located at the back of the building

Dates and times:

• Wednesday, October 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday, October 17, from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Monday, October 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

⛔ No changes can be made to the electoral list after October 20 at 4 p.m.

In preparation for the municipal elections scheduled for November 2,  2025, in the Township of Gore, this section aims to provide a clear and  structured overview of the key stages of the electoral process. It is  intended for both prospective candidates and electors—whether or not  they reside within the municipality. The information outlines the  various stages, beginning with the publication of the notice of election  and covering the nomination process, revision of the electoral list,  and various voting procedures, all the way through to polling day. Each  step is summarized to promote informed, inclusive, and accessible public  engagement.

Additional information is provided for on the 2025 Municipal Elections page of this website.

1. Notice of election

Published on September 3, 2025 by the returning officer, the notice of election marks the beginning of the election period (September 19 to November 2, 2025). It includes essential information concerning:

• Positions for which nominations are being accepted
• The candidacy period
• Requirements for an electoral event
• Polling station dates and schedules
• The possibility of voting at home
• Voting by mail
• The name of the election’s secretary
• The contact information of the returning officer

2. Submitting a candidacy 

Interested candidates must  file their candidacy within the deadlines indicated in the notice of  election, i.e., between September 22, 2025, and October 3, 2025, on the  dates and times specified in the notice. The deposit of the forms must  be made to the returning officer. Applications must meet the eligibility  criteria.

Candidates wishing to have a team recognized must complete an application for recognition of a ticket by submitting  the SM-31 formduring the nomination period, in accordance with the dates and times  specified in the Notice of Election. The team must be officially recognized before any nomination paper including the team’s name is filed.

The list of candidates will be updated regularly to allow citizens to consult it.

3. Filing of the list of electors

The  list of electors is prepared and tabled by the returning officer. It  contains the names of those eligible to vote. The list will be submitted  on October 3, 2025.

Before the list is submitted, a non-domiciled  elector verifies their registration on the list by contacting the  returning officer. They can apply to be entered on the list of electors  by filling out the appropriate form.

4. Revision of the list of electors

The  revision of the list of electors provides an opportunity for  individuals to request registration onto the list of electors if they  are not already listed, or to update their address or any other personal  information.

The schedule for the board of revisors is outlined in a notice published shortly after the filing of the list of electors.

Correspondence is also sent to addresses within the municipality,  listing the individuals registered at each location. If no one is  registered at a given address, the correspondence clearly indicates  this.

Individuals who are not domiciled in the municipality must  contact the returning officer to verify their registration on the list  of electors.

To submit a request for registration, removal from  the list, or correction of information, individuals must appear before  the board of revisors at the location, dates, and times specified in the  notice of revision. The procedures for submitting such requests are  detailed in the said notice.

5. Exercise your right to vote

To  exercise the right to vote in the municipal elections of November 2,  2025, a person must meet the following conditions on polling day:

• Be a natural person
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a Canadian citizen
• Not be under guardianship
• Not have been convicted of any electoral fraud in the past five years
• Be registered on the list of electors

In addition, they must meet one of the following two conditions:

• Be domiciled in the territory of the municipality and have resided in Québec for at least six months
• Have  been the owner of an immovable or an occupant of a business  establishment located on the territory of the municipality for at least  45 days

6. Voting methods

Vote by mail

Electors  who do not reside in the Municipality of the Township of Gore and who  registered on the electoral list within the prescribed deadlines may  vote by mail. To do so, they must submit a request by completing the  appropriate section of the Power of attourney Form (SMRC-9.1) or the Electoral List Registration Form Application for Registration Form SMRC-9.2.

This request must be submitted no later than October 20, 2025. Voting instructions will be provided to the electors concerned.

Voting at Home

Electors  residing in the Municipality of the Township of Gore may request to  vote at home if they have reduced mobility or are unable to travel due  to health reasons. A caregiver living in the same polling division may  also vote during this visit.

This request must be submitted no later than October 20, 2025.

Advance polls

The advanced poll will be held at the Fire Hall located at 11 Cambria Road on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Polling day

Polling day will be held at the Fire Hall located at 11 Cambria Road on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Requirements for voting in municipal elections

To vote, you must meet the following conditions on election day:

• Be entered on the list of electors (You are responsible for confirming your entry) 
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a Canadian citizen
• Not have lost your election rights

On election day, you must also meet one of the following two conditions, depending on your domiciliary address.

If your home is located in the municipality, you must:

• Have lived in Québec for at least six months.

If your domicile is not located in the municipality, you must:

• Own a building or occupy a business establishment located on the territory of the municipality since at least 45 days;
• Have sent an application for entry or a power of attorney to the municipality within the required timeframe.

Source: 

Élections Québec.  Can you vote?

When you arrive to vote, you must present one of the following valid pieces of identification:

• Your health insurance card
• Your driver’s licence (or probationary licence)
• Your Canadian passport
• Your Certificate of Indian Status
• Your Canadian Forces ID card

If you do not have one of these documents, you will be directed to the voter identity verification table for further assistance.