Elections | Town of Torbay

The 2025 Municipal Election for the Town of Torbay will take place on Thursday, October 2, 2025, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Torbay Common Community Centre (8 Kinsmen Place).

Key Election Dates

Advance Poll - Thursday, September 18, 2025 (Torbay Common Community Centre, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

Election Day - Thursday, October 2, 2025 (Torbay Common Community Centre, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

The Candidate and Election Guide can be found by clicking the following link.

Interested in running for council?

Running for council is your opportunity to be a voice for those around you and contribute to important decisions that contribute to the future of Torbay!

Nomination Day is Thursday, September 4, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.

Positions available: Mayor (1) and Councillor (6)

In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, the following procedures (MEF-01) must be followed to become a candidate:

A candidate must be nominated by 2 persons eligible to vote in the Town.

Nominations must be in writing, stating the name and address of the candidate. The Nomination and Declaration of Qualification by Candidate Form (MEF-02) should be completed and signed by the nominee, proposer and seconder. The proposer and seconder must be present with the candidate at the time of nomination.

Each candidate must pay a non-refundable nomination fee in the amount of $10.00 at the time of nomination.

As soon as the nomination paper is filed, the information about an individual's candidacy becomes public information.

A person who has been nominated may withdraw his or her nomination by filing with the Returning Officer a written withdrawal and the nomination fee is forfeited.

Qualifications

Canadian citizen of 18 years of age or older.
Ordinarily reside in the municipality for at least 30 days prior to the date set for the commencement of the nomination period.
Not in arrears of taxes or other charges payable to the municipality.
Not otherwise disqualified under the Municipal Elections Act.

MEF 01 Nomination Of Candidates can be found here.

The presentation from our Candidate Information Session can be found by clicking the following link.

Is your name on the Voters list?

Your name may not be on the list if you changed your name, changed your residence, just turned 18, or are a new resident of the Town of Torbay. For the 2025 Municipal Election, the Town of Torbay will be using the permanent list of electors which is established and maintained for use in the Provincial Election. It’s important to determine if your name is on the list, you can follow this link to find out. If you are not on the list you will be provided with instructions on how to register to enable you to vote on election day. You can also complete the Voters List Application here. Upon completion, please forward it to the Town's returning officer via email at kosmond@torbay.ca, by fax at (709) 437-1309, or in person at the Town Hall (1288 Torbay Road).

Your name can be placed on the Voters list by contacting either the Returning Officer or the Administrative Assistant. The deadline to register is Friday, August 29.

Qualifications to Vote

Must be 18 years of age at the time of voting.
Must be a Canadian Citizen.
Must be ordinarily a resident in the Town of Torbay for 30 days preceding the October 2, 2025.

Advanced Poll

An Advanced Poll provides additional opportunity to vote if a resident has reason to believe that they will be unable to vote on election day. The Town of Torbay will hold an Advanced Poll on Thursday, September 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Torbay Common Community Centre (8 Kinsmen Place).

Mobile Poll

A mobile polling division will be established in senior citizens’ facilities located within the Town of Torbay at a scheduled time on Election Day. In addition, voters confined to their homes and unable to vote at their designated polling station may contact the Returning Officer to arrange an appointment for the Mobile Poll to visit their home to enable them to vote.

Proxy

If you are unable to vote at the Advance Poll or on Election Day, you may vote by proxy. To vote by proxy simply means that another qualified voter in the same municipality is able to vote on your behalf. In order to vote by proxy, a voter or their proxy must complete a proxy application and return the application to the Returning Officer by Monday, September 29 no later than 4:00 p.m.

Upon receiving the application and confirming proxy requirements, the Returning Officer will issue a proxy certificate. The proxy certificate must be provided to the Deputy Returning Officer at the Polling Division by the designated proxy voter before they can vote on behalf of the voter.