Healthy Democracy Project Resources

Turn Up the Turnout: A Resource on Voter Participation in Local Elections: This resource is meant to complement other AMO resources and research designed to equip politicians, policymakers, civil society leaders, and citizens with evidence-based strategies and examples of efforts to increase voter turnout.

AMO’s Local Democracy Solutions Bank: contains catalogs of democracy solutions, candidate resources, and local democracy-related research and reports. You don’t have to start from scratch. Learn from experience, search the Bank.

AMO’s Civic Education Resources: Through the development of Municipal Rep Day, in partnership with CIVIX, AMO has provided sets of resources that connects municipally elected officials with students to help ignite interest in local government with future voters and community leaders.

Engaging Youth in Local Democracy: this report provides actionable recommendations for how elected officials, municipalities, and public sector institutions can better engage youth in their communities.

Mapping the Experiences of Diverse Candidates Running for Municipal Office in Ontario: This research started with and then went beyond the barriers to participation to exploring common motivations, enablers, and assets of successful candidates. Further, through in-depth interviews and focus groups, solutions to barriers, challenges, and opportunities surfaced and are outlined in the report. 

Lead Where You Live is AMO’s comprehensive guide for anyone considering running in the 2026 municipal election. This resource walks you through what municipal councils do, what it means to serve your community, and the steps involved in launching a successful campaign. Whether you’re exploring the idea or preparing to file your nomination, this guide provides practical information, tools, and insights to support your journey.