Election 2026
| The next General Municipal Election will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. |
Voter Registration and Voters List Revisions
In accordance with The Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act (MCSBEA), the RM of West St. Paul Voters List is open for additions, corrections, and revisions. Any person who is eligible to vote in a municipal election within the RM of West St. Paul may apply to have their name added to the Voters List or request that their personal information be updated or corrected.
A person may also request that their name and address be obscured from the Voters List. This option is intended for individuals who require additional privacy or personal security protection. Where a request to obscure information is approved, the individual will be issued a Personal Security Certificate and identification number. Individuals in this situation remain eligible to vote; however, they must do so by sealed envelope ballot and are not permitted to vote in person at regular or advance voting locations.
Requests to be added to the Voters List, to update information, or to request personal security protection must be submitted in writing to the Municipal Office. Submissions may be made in person, by mail, fax, or email to the contact information listed at the bottom of this page.
Voter Eligibility
To be eligible to vote in the RM of West St. Paul municipal election, a person must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years of age on Election Day, and a resident of the municipality for at least six months prior to Election Day.
Non-resident land owners may also be eligible to vote in municipal elections, provided they are:
- A Canadian citizen
- At least 18 years of age on Election Day
- A registered owner of land within the municipality for at least six months prior to Election Day
A maximum of two non-resident voters per property are permitted.
Candidate Registration
Individuals interested in running for municipal office must register with the Senior Election Official prior to engaging in any campaign activities, including accepting contributions, incurring expenses, fundraising, or borrowing funds for campaign purposes.
The registration period for candidates is as follows:
For the office of Head of Council:
May 1, 2026 to September 22, 2026.
For the office of Councillor:
June 30, 2026 to September 22, 2026.
Candidate registrations will be accepted at the RM of West St. Paul Municipal Office, 3550 Main Street, West St. Paul, Manitoba, during the hours of Monday to Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Registration forms and additional information can be obtained by contacting the Senior Election Official.
Election Resources
The Province of Manitoba provides a range of resources to support municipal elections, including guides for election officials, candidates, and municipalities, as well as campaign finance information and frequently asked questions.
These resources are available online at:
https://www.gov.mb.ca/mr/mfas/election.html
Additional Information
Further election-related details will be posted as they become available, including information on advance voting opportunities, voter identification requirements, and election results, which will be published following Election Day.
For more information, please contact:
Helene Gowryluk
Senior Election Official
Rural Municipality of West St. Paul
Phone: 204-338-0306
Fax: 204-334-9362
Email: elections@weststpaul.com