Municipal Elections 

Open positions for candidacies

The following positions are open for candidacies in the 2025 general municipal elections for the Municipality of Pontiac:

• Mayor

• Councillor – Ward 1

• Councillor – Ward 2

• Councillor – Ward 3

• Councillor – Ward 4

• Councillor – Ward 5

• Councillor – Ward 6

Accepted applications

The list of officially accepted candidacies will be published and updated regularly once validated by the Returning Officer. You can consult this list by clicking the link below:

👉 Pontiac - Candidacies - 2025 Municipal Elections

Conditions of Eligibility

To run for a position on municipal council, certain conditions must be met.

You are eligible if, on polling day:

• You are 18 years of age or older;
• You are a Canadian citizen;
• You have not lost your right to vote due to guardianship;
• You have not been found guilty of an electoral fraud offence in the past five years;
• Be in one of the following situations:

- Be domiciled within the municipality and, for at least six months, in Quebec;
- Be the owner of an immovable property or the occupant of a business establishment located within the municipality for at least 45 days as of polling day;

• Reside within the municipality at the time your Nomination form is filed;
• Not be in a situation of ineligibility.

Pour plus de détails sur le processus de candidature et pour accéder aux formulaires requis, veuillez consulter la Trousse du candidat municipal.

Municipal candidate's kit

Nomination form

The Nomination Paper form is available electronically by clicking the button below or by visiting the Élections Québec website.

Nomination form

Nomination Filing Period

In accordance with the provisions of the Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalitiesany person wishing to run for one of the elective positions of the Municipality of Pontiac must file a Nomination paper, duly completed and accompanied by the required documents, within the prescribed deadlines.

Nomination papers must be filed on the following dates and times:

• September 19, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• From September 22 to September 26, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• From September 29 to October 3, 2025  from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (except on September 30, statutory holiday – offices closed)

• October 3, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Nominations must be filed at the Office of the Returning Officer, at the Town Hall located at 2024 Route 148, Pontiac, Quebec J0X 2G0.

Anyone interested in running for office must meet the eligibility requirements set out by law.

Rules regarding funding and election expenses

If you wish to collect contributions and incur election expenses as an independent candidate or as a political party, several rules must be followed.

Funding rules and election expenses

Candidacy for the position of Warden of the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais

The position of Warden of the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais is elected by universal suffrage. Citizens of all the municipalities within the MRC are called upon to elect the person who will hold this office.

Election by universal suffrage

Lieux de vote :

Lac-des Loups Community Centre
8, Lionel-Beausoleil Road, Lac-des-Loups, QC J0X 3K0

Quyon Community Centre
2 Ferry Road, Quyon, QC J0X 2V0

Luskville Community Centre
2024, Route 148, Luskville, QC J0X 2G0

Station #1 Hall
1491, Route 148, Breckenridge, QC J0X 2G0  

Votre carte de rappel d’électeur indiquera le lieu de vote qui vous est assigné.

Recruiting

The Returning Officer is currently seeking reliable, motivated, and organized citizens to join the election team for voting day on November 2, 2025, as well as for advance voting on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

By working as an election staff member, you directly contribute to the smooth running of the democratic process while being compensated.

• Poll Clerk ($276): supervises the polling station, manages the voting process, and assists with the vote count.
• Polling Station Secretary ($252): assists the poll clerk and keeps the records.
• Information and Order Officer (PRIMO) ($315): ensures order and safe access at the polling station, directs voters, and enforces compliance with the rules.

• Member of the Identification Verification Table ($215): Participates in verifying voters’ identities according to established procedures.

• Chair of the Identification Verification Table ($240): Supervises the Identification Verification Table and ensures strict adherence to the rules.

• Revisor for the Board of Revisors ($900): Participates in revising the voters list, meets with residents who wish to make a change, reviews applications, and ensures the list is up to date.
• Revising Officer for the Board of Revisors ($650): Supports the Board of Revisors by conducting field verifications and delivering notices of summons or decisions to electors. 

For more information about these roles, please visit the Élections Québec website: https://www.electionsquebec.qc.ca/emplois/emploi-lors-des-elections/

Eligibility conditions

To be part of the election staff, you must:

• Be available for training days, advance voting days, and voting day.
• Be reliable, punctual, and respectful of procedures.
• Knowledge of French is essential; knowledge of English is an asset.

How to apply?

➤ Complete the online registration form before September 1, 2025:

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Desired Position *Scrutateur/trice / Poll ClerkSecrétaire du bureau de vote / Poll SecretaryPRIMO / Information and Order OfficerVérification d'identité / Identity VerificationPrésident(e) de vérification / Chair of the Verification TableRéviseur(e) de la commission de révision / Revisor for the Board of RevisorsAgent(e) réviseur(e) de la commission de révision / Revising Officer for the Board of Revisors

Availability *

• I am available for training (date to be confirmed).
• I am available on advance voting day – Sunday, October 26, 2025 (11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.).
• I am available for advance vote counting – Sunday, November 2, 2025 (7:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.).
• I am available on polling day – Sunday, November 2, 2025 (9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.).

Have you ever worked as an election staff member? *

• Yes
• No

If yes, in which election and in what position?

Comments or Questions

I agree with the following requirements: *

• The work requires sustained attention and the ability to remain seated for long hours in the polling station.
• Cell phone use is permitted only in case of emergency.
• According to Section 86 of the Act, an election staff member may not engage in partisan activities on the days they are performing their duties.
• Paid training is provided (date and time to be determined, depending on the position’s requirements).
• If I am hired, I understand that I will be compensated according to the current pay rates.
• I have read and understand the requirements, availability, and conditions associated with this position.

Type your full name to electronically sign this form. *

Typing your name constitutes a signature.

Submit

Deadline: The form must be filled out before September 1, 2025.

Have questions? Contact the Returning Officer, Sandra Martineau, at 819-455-2401, ext. 122, or by email at dga@municipalitepontiac.com.

Everything you need to know to vote.

This document explains how to vote. It has been prepared by Elections Québec in anticipation of the elections in November.

Voter’s manual