Important dates for Elections held from 2018 to Present

Writ Date	Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Nominations Close	Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 2 PM
Election Day	Thursday, September 19, 2024
Election Period
From	Wednesday, August 21, 2024
To	Thursday, September 19, 2024
Campaign Period for Financial Reporting
From	Wednesday, August 21, 2024
To	Thursday, December 19, 2024
Political Advertising
Blackout period	There is a blackout on political advertising from Wednesday, September 18, 2024 to Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Prohibition on publishing surveys	The publication of election surveys that have not previously been made public is prohibited between 12:01 AM and 9 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Filing due date for financial reporting	Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Writ Date	Wednesday April 3, 2024
Nominations Close	Thursday April 18, 2024 at 2 PM
Election Day	Thursday May 2, 2024
Election Period
From	Wednesday April 3, 2024
To	Thursday May 2, 2024
Campaign Period for Financial Reporting
From	Wednesday April 3, 2024
To	Friday August 2, 2024
Political Advertising
Blackout period	There is a blackout on political advertising from Wednesday May 1, 2024 to Thursday May 2, 2024.
Prohibition on publishing surveys	The publication of election surveys that have not previously been made public is prohibited between 12:01 AM and 9 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday May 2, 2024.
Filing due date for financial reporting	Monday November 4, 2024

Writ Date	Wednesday June 28, 2023
Nominations Close	Thursday July 13, 2023 at 2 PM
Election Day	Thursday July 27, 2023
Election Period
From	Wednesday June 28, 2023
To	Thursday July 27, 2023
Campaign Period for Financial Reporting
From	Wednesday June 28, 2023
To	Friday June 16, 2023
Political Advertising
Blackout period	There is a blackout on political advertising from Wednesday June 26, 2023 to Thursday June 27, 2023.
Prohibition on publishing surveys	The publication of election surveys that have not previously been made public is prohibited between 12:01 AM and 9 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday June 27, 2023
Filing due date for financial reporting	Monday, January 29, 2024

Writ Date	Wednesday June 28, 2023
Nominations Close	Thursday July 13, 2023 at 2 PM
Election Day	Thursday July 27, 2023
Election Period
From	Wednesday June 28, 2023
To	Thursday July 27, 2023
Campaign Period for Financial Reporting
From	Wednesday June 28, 2023
To	Friday June 16, 2023
Political Advertising
Blackout period	There is a blackout on political advertising from Wednesday June 26, 2023 to Thursday June 27, 2023.
Prohibition on publishing surveys	The publication of election surveys that have not previously been made public is prohibited between 12:01 AM and 9 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday June 27, 2023
Filing due date for financial reporting	Monday, January 29, 2024

Writ Date	Wednesday February 15, 2023
Nominations Close	Thursday March 2, 2023 at 2 PM
Election Day	Thursday March 16, 2023
Election Period
From	Wednesday February 15, 2023
To	Thursday March 16, 2023
Campaign Period for Financial Reporting
From	Wednesday February 15, 2023
To	Friday June 16, 2023
Political Advertising
Blackout period	There is a blackout on political advertising from Wednesday March 15, 2023 to Thursday March 16, 2023.
Prohibition on publishing surveys	The publication of election surveys that have not previously been made public is prohibited between 12:01 AM and 9 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday March 16, 2023
Filing due date for financial reporting	Monday September 18, 2023

Writ Date	Wednesday May 4, 2022
Nominations Close	Thursday May 12, 2022 at 2 PM
Election Day	Thursday June 2, 2022
Election Period
From	Wednesday May 4, 2022
To	Thursday June 2, 2022
Campaign Period for Financial Reporting
From	Wednesday May 4, 2022
To	Friday September 2, 2022
Political Advertising
Blackout period	There is a blackout on political advertising from Wednesday June 1, 2022 to Thursday June 2, 2022.
Prohibition on publishing surveys	The publication of election surveys that have not previously been made public is prohibited between 12:01 AM and 9 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday June 2, 2022.
Filing due date for financial reporting	Friday December 2, 2022

Writ Date	Wednesday January 29, 2020
Nominations Close	Thursday February 13, 2020 at 2 PM
Election Day	Thursday February 27, 2020
Election Period
From	Wednesday January 29, 2020
To	Thursday February 27, 2020
Campaign Period for Financial Reporting
From	Wednesday January 29, 2020
To	Wednesday May 27, 2020
Political Advertising
Blackout period	There is a blackout on political advertising from Wednesday February 26, 2020 to Thursday February 27, 2020.
Prohibition on publishing surveys	The publication of election surveys that have not previously been made public is prohibited between 12:01 AM and 9 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday February 27, 2020.
Filing due date for financial reporting	Thursday August 27, 2020

Writ Date	Wednesday May 9, 2018
Nominations Close	Thursday May 24, 2018 at 2 PM
Election Day	Thursday June 7, 2018
Election Period
From	Wednesday May 9, 2018
To	Thursday June 7, 2018
Campaign Period for Financial Reporting
From	Wednesday May 9, 2018
To	Friday September 7, 2018
Political Advertising
Blackout period	There is a blackout on political advertising from Wednesday June 6, 2018 to Thursday June 7, 2018.
Prohibition on publishing surveys	The publication of election surveys that have not previously been made public is prohibited between 12:01 AM and 9 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday June 7, 2018.
Filing due date for financial reporting	Friday December 7, 2018

Elections Ontario’s Compliance Division is available to assist with any questions.