Where can I find information about becoming a candidate?

ElectionsNB provides information and resources for prospective candidates here, including candidate nominations kits.

To find out if you or someone else is eligible to be a candidate, see this page.

For information about advertising and campaign rules, see this page.

To read an FAQ from that answers the questions below, see this page:

• How do I become a candidate?
• I want a copy of the List of Electors.
• I work for the federal government, can I be a candidate?
• I work for the provincial government, can I be a candidate?
• What area will I represent as a candidate?
• Can a candidate running in local government or district education council elections accept a donation?
• How much may I spend on campaign advertising?
• Is election advertising permitted on election day?
• What are the advertising restrictions on election campaigns?
• Is there a fee that needs to be paid in order to run as a candidate?
• What are the rules regarding signs?
• When are we able to start campaigning/advertising for the candidates?
• When is the opening for nomination day?
• Who are the candidates in the election and how can I get in touch with them?
• Can I work for the election if I am a relative of a candidate?
• Is it legal for the local candidate to offer rides to the polling station?
• When is the closing date for nominations?
• I have a complaint about candidate signs.
• Who is, or is not, allowed to be at the polls on polling day?