Rural Municipality of Springfield

The next municipal election is scheduled for October 28, 2026. 

Municipal and Northern Relations has prepared resources to support municipalities, election officials and candidates throughout the election process. These resources include the 2026 Election Official’s Manual, the Chief Administrative Officer’s Campaign Finance Manual, and the Candidates Guidebook. These resources, frequently asked questions, and more information, are now available online at: https://www.gov.mb.ca/mr/mfas/election.html.

Registered Candidates to Date

Notice of Registration

Notice of Nomination

Voter Registration Now Available Online, or In Person

The public is hereby notified that voter registration submissions are now being accepted through multiple convenient methods. Eligible individuals may register or update their voter information using any of the following options:

• Online: Submit your voter registration through the official online portal. Rural Municipality of Springfield - Voter Registration
• In Person: Visit the Municipal Office, 100 Springfield Centre Drive, Oakbank, during regular business hours to register directly.

Resident Voters

In order to be eligible to vote in an 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 on Election Day.

Non-Resident Voters

For municipal elections only (excludes school division elections), non-resident landowners are eligible to vote in an election. In order to be eligible, the person must be:

• a Canadian citizen;
• at least 18 years of age on election day; and
• a registered landowner of land in the municipality for at least six months on Election Day.

A maximum of two non-resident voters per property are permitted to vote in a municipal election.

Election Workers Required

The R.M of Springfield is seeking election officials for the 2026 Municipal Election. Works must be available on Election Day (October 28, 2026) for up to 14 hours and attend a training information session prior to the election. If you are interested, please contact Abdullah Erfan (SEO) at 204-444-3321 or email elections@rmofspringfield.ca.

Campaign Signs

Campaign signs are an important part of the democratic process and provide voters with information about candidates seeking public office. Individuals are asked not to remove, damage, deface, or otherwise interfere with election materials or campaign property. Any suspected interference with election materials should be reported to the SEO, and where appropriate, to law enforcement.

For more information on any of the above, please contact:

Abdullah Erfan
Senior Election Official
elections@rmofspringfield.ca
204-444-3321