Elections for the following Rugby Borough Council wards take place on Thursday 7 May 2026:
The council intends to publish the Notice of Election on Friday 20 March 2026.
For more information about key election deadlines and dates, view the election timetable below (which includes links to the relevant content on our website):
| Deadline for voter registration | Monday 20 April |
| Deadline for postal vote applications | 5pm on Tuesday 21 April |
| Deadline for Voter Authority Certificate applications | 5pm on Tuesday 28 April |
| Deadline for proxy vote applications | 5pm on Tuesday 28 April |
| Deadline for emergency proxy vote applications | 5pm on Thursday 7 May |
The Electoral Commission has published guidance for candidates and election agents on its website.
The guidance includes information on candidate spending, candidate donations, campaigning, nominations, postal votes and polling day.
View the Electoral Commission guidance for candidates and election agents
The Electoral Commission has also produced the video guide below for prospective election candidates, covering eligibility to stand as a candidate and how to complete a nomination form.