Municipal Elections
Elections are held every four years in more than 1,100 Quebec municipalities to fill some 8,000 elected positions. They represent the population and defend your interests in order to provide services that meet your needs.
The electors of the City of Westmount will be asked to elect a new Council for a four-year term. The territory of our municipality is divided into eight electoral districts. Every elector will be asked to elect not only Westmount’s Mayor but also the councillor for his or her own district.
The last municipal elections were held on November 2, 2025.
➜ Live Election Results
On November 2, startingwhen polls close at 8 p.m., citizens will be able to follow the vote count results live online. Stay tuned and track the results in real time!
This webpage also offers practical information, including candidate profiles, polling dates and locations, and more.
Important Dates
- October 3, 2025, 4:30 p.m. at the latest: Deadline for submitting candidatures
- October 6, 8, 14, or 15, during business hours: Verification of the registration on the electoral list
- October 16, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Board of revisors meeting
- October 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Board of revisors meeting
- October 20, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Board of revisors meeting (with an appointment)
- October 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Board of revisors meeting
- October 24, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Voting at the office of the returning officer (Victoria Hall)
- October 26, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Advance polling
- October 28: Mobile voting
- November 2, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Election day
- November 7*: Swearing-in of elected officials (invitation-only event)
*This date may be subject to change in the event of a recount.
Voting Locations
Voting at the Office of the Returning Officer
Voting at the office of the Returning Officer will take place on October 24, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke Street West.
Advance Poll
Advance voting will take place on October 26, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be two (2) voting locations:
- Districts 1, 2, 4 & 5: Victoria Hall Community Centre, located at 4626 Sherbrooke Street West
- Districts 3, 6, 7 & 8: Greene Centre, located at 1090 Greene Avenue
Election Day
Four (4) locations have been selected within the City of Westmount to welcome voters on election day on November 2, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. .
- Districts 1 & 2: The Study School, located at 1 Braeside Place
- Districts 3 & 6: Selwyn House School, located at 95 Côte-Saint-Antoine Road
- Districts 4 & 5: Victoria Hall Community Centre, located at 4626 Sherbrooke Street West
- Districts 7 & 8: Greene Centre, located at 1090 Greene Avenue
Returning Officer
For any questions regarding the elections, please contact one of the individuals listed below by email at elections@westmount.org or by phone at 514 989-5280.
Mtre Paule Geoffroy Béliveau
Returning Officer
Mtre Myriam Léger
Election Clerk
Mtre Sabrina Thibodeau
Administrative Assistant
Electors
Who can vote?
Only electors whose names are on the electoral list will be entitled to vote on November 2, 2025.
Electoral Districts
The Electoral List
The City of Westmount’s electoral list is constituted from the list of domiciled electors entered on the permanent electoral list of Québec. However, the Returning Officer may add to that list the names of persons entitled to be entered as the owners of an immovable or as the occupants of a business establishment up until a deadline which will be announced in the lead up to the elections.
Notice of Registration and Revision of the Electoral List
A notice indicating, for every address, the name of electors entered on the electoral list as well as the place, days and times of revision of the electoral list will be sent to every address in the territory of the City of Westmount in the weeks leading up to the vote. If the details on that notice are incomplete or inaccurate, the elector should appear before the board of revisors and apply for entry, correction or striking, as the case may be.
The board of revisors will sit at Westmount City Hall situated at 4333 Sherbrooke Street West:
- October 16, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- October 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- October 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The same notice, delivered in the weeks leading up to the election, will also indicate each registered elector’s electoral district, polling division, the location where they may vote, and the names of the candidates for mayor and for city councillor in their district.
To speed up the process on voting day, electors are encouraged to keep this notice and present it to election staff when voting.
Voting at the Office of the Returning Officer
Voting at the office of the Returning Officer will take place on October 24, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke Street West.
Advance Poll
Advance voting will take place on October 26, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be two (2) voting locations:
- Districts 1, 2, 4 & 5: Victoria Hall Community Centre, located at 4626 Sherbrooke Street West
- Districts 3, 6, 7 & 8: Greene Centre, located at 1090 Greene Avenue
Mobile Voting
If you have reduced mobility or are unable to travel for health reasons, you may request to vote from your home.
On October 28, 2025, election staff will come directly to your home, room, or apartment so that you can exercise your right to vote.
How to request mobile voting
1. Check your registration on the voters list
You will receive a notice by mail from the City confirming whether you are registered at the correct address (your home, residence, care facility, or institution).
Important: you must be registered on the voters’ list in order to vote. On election day, it will not be possible to register or update your address.
If you need to register or correct your address, include with your mobile voting request a photocopy of two documents:
- One showing your name and date of birth (e.g., birth certificate, health insurance card, passport).
- One showing your name and address (e.g., attestation from your residence or care facility, phone or electricity bill).
2. Submit your request to the Returning Officer
Complete the request form and send it to the Returning Officer’s office no later than October 17, 2025.
3. Take note of your appointment
The Returning Officer will confirm the date and time when election staff will come to your home. Be sure to mark it in your calendar.
Proof of Identity
To be able to exercise the right to vote, an elector must establish his or her identity by presenting one of the following identity documents:
- a medical insurance card issued by the Régie de l’assurance-maladie du Québec;
- a laminated driver’s license or learner’s permit issued by the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec;
- a Canadian passport;
- a certificate of Indian status issued to persons recorded in the Indian Register under the Indian Act; or
- a Canadian Forces identification card issued under Order CFAO 26-3 by the Department of National Defence.
It should be noted that no other document is acceptable as establishing an elector’s identity when for that person intends to exercise his or her right to vote.
If an elector is unable to present any of the above-mentioned documents, he or she will be directed to the elector identify verification table at the polling station.
Information for Candidates
The nomination period for the general election in Westmount ended on Friday, October 3, at 4:30 p.m. The list of candidates is now available.
This section is intended to provide essential information for people wishing to run in the next municipal elections.
For any additional information, please contact the Office of the returning Officer :
4333 Sherbrooke Street West
Westmount (Québec) H3Z 1E2
Telephone: 514 989-5253
E-mail: elections@westmount.org
For more information on the rules to follow in order to comply with municipal law, visit Élections Québec's website.
Recruitment
Electoral Staff–Municipal Election of November 2, 2025
The Office of the Returning Officer is responsible for hiring election personnel to fill various positions for the municipal election on November 2, 2025, as well as for advance polling days and other electoral procedures such as mobile voting and the revision commission.
Holding a general election requires the participation of a large number of people to ensure that the electoral process runs smoothly, in accordance with the rules, and guarantees all voters the opportunity to cast their vote with ease and confidence.
Mandatory and paid training:
No prior experience is required to apply. However, selected candidates must attend a mandatory training session to ensure they are adequately prepared for their responsibilities.
Positions to be filled:
Several key roles are available to ensure the smooth conduct of the election. Consult the description of the duties associated with each position.
Recruitment period:
The recruitment period to work during the November 2, 2025 municipal elections is closed.
Contact Us
Any person who requires further information concerning the general election should contact the Office of the Returning Officer situated at:
4333 Sherbrooke Street West
Westmount, Quebec H3Z 1E2
Telephone: 514 989-5280
Email: elections@westmount.org