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Bulletin: Municipal Election Date Set
The date for the municipal general election has finally been set: May 10, 2021! Knowing the official date is good news for all the elected officials currently serving overtime, as well as potential candidates (and even Elections NB). Meanwhile: we know some...
Bulletin: UMNB2020 AGM Debrief
THANK YOU! UMNB’s first-ever virtual AGM this Sunday was a success. UMNB has a new executive, new advocacy to pursue, and incredibly patient members (#FiveHoursOnZoom). Read our debrief of the proceedings and get the latest in this week's...
UMNB Announces Atlantic Partnership to Boost Advocacy
Today Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL), the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM), the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) and the Federation of Prince Edward Island Municipalities (FPEIM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...
Bulletin: Next Stop, Our AGM!
Time is running out to register for our AGM! Read the latest and find out how many sports metaphors Margot used in the media this week: https://umnb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020_09_28-UMNB-Bulletin-3.pdf Past issues of the Bulletin can be found on...
Bulletin: All About Elections
News on the Safe Restart Agreement and a shoutout to the (former) municipal councillors who have just been elected to the legislature. Plus, find out the #1 thing media wanted to hear about this week and let us know what you...
2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
New Brunswick Local Government Elections are Monday, May 11, 2026.
Key Dates:
| Friday, April 10, 2026 | Nominations close (2 p.m.) |
| Saturday, May 2, 2026 | Advance polls (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | Advance polls (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) |
| Monday, May 11, 2026 | ELECTION DAY – Final return of special ballots (8 p.m.) |
Additional information if you are interested in running for local government can be found on Elections NB.
MEMBERS
A – Northwest
Campbellton • Edmundston • Grand Falls • Heron Bay • Saint-Quentin
B – Acadie-Chaleur
Bathurst • Belledune
C – Miramichi-Kent
Alnwick • Beaurivage • Champdoré • Doaktown • Five Rivers • Grand Bouctouche • Miramichi • Miramichi River Valley
D – Southeast
Cap Acadie • Dieppe • Fundy Albert • Maple Hills • Memramcook • Moncton • Riverview • Salisbury • Shediac • Strait Shores • Tantramar • Three Rivers
E – Fundy-Southwest
Butternut Valley • Campobello • Eastern Charlotte • Fundy-St. Martins • Fundy Shores • Grand Bay-Westfield • Grand Manan • Hampton • McAdam • Quispamsis • Rothesay • St. Stephen • Saint Andrews • Saint John • Sussex • Valley Waters
F – Capital-Valley
Arcadia • Carleton North • Central York • Fredericton • Fredericton Junction • Hanwell • Hartland • Harvey • Grand Lake • Lakeland Ridges • Nackawic-Millville • Nashwaak • New Maryland • Oromocto • Southern Victoria • Tobique Valley • Woodstock
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PRESS RELEASE: Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick Recognizes Three Outstanding Leaders at 2024 Annual Conference
October 10 2024 Fredericton, NB - The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s prestigious awards, celebrating individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and the province. Over 325...
BULLETIN #125 – Equalization and Community Grant feedback
Welcome to another week of the Bulletin! This week, we bring you an update on the Equalization and Community Grant funding, Zone 2 meeting recap and reminder this week is the last full week to get early bird pricing for our Annual Conference and AGM. We can't wait to...
BULLETIN #124 – Annual Conference and AGM Registration OPEN!
Welcome to another Monday edition of the Bulletin. This week, we bring you an in-person Zone 2 meeting in Riverview, invite you for an information session with Recycle NB and remind you that there is early bird pricing for our Annual Conference and AGM for the month...
BULLETIN #123 – FCM Conference recap
Just like that, we are already into June and half way through the year! This past week members from UMNB attended the FCM Annual Conference and AGM in Regina, SK. We are excited to provide an update on the Conference as well as exciting announcements for our Annual...