Ontario Municipal Elections Set for Oct. 26—Voter Registration Opens Sept. 1
Ontario residents will vote on October 26 for mayors, councillors, and school board trustees in every municipality. Voter registration opens September 1, with the list revision deadline around September 20 to ensure your name appears on the printed roll.
Every municipality in Ontario will hold elections simultaneously on Monday, October 26, 2026—the first time in 16 years that municipal elections do not overlap with a provincial election.
Key Dates for Newcomers and Expats
- September 1, 2026: Voter registration and mail-ballot request tools open in most municipalities
- Around September 20, 2026: List revision period closes; your name must appear on the printed voters' list by this date for election day
- October 26, 2026: Election Day (all day across Ontario)
- Candidate nominations: Closed August 21 at 2 p.m.
Voters will elect mayors, councillors, school board trustees, and other local officials. Eligibility and registration rules vary slightly by municipality, so check your local government website (Toronto's is MyVote Toronto; Ottawa has its own portal) rather than assuming a province-wide process.
What You Need to Know
- You can vote even if you miss the September 20 revision deadline—bring valid photo ID and proof of address to your polling location
- Mail-ballot deadlines follow separate schedules; apply early
- If you've moved within Ontario recently, verify or update your address by mid-September to avoid confusion on election day
For permanent residents and newcomers who have lived in Ontario for at least one year and are Canadian citizens, municipal elections are your first chance to vote in Canada. This is a meaningful civic participation opportunity and affects decisions on property taxes, schools, transit, and local services that directly impact your day-to-day life. Check your municipality's official election website now to confirm local deadlines—they can vary by a few days even though the provincial election day does not change.
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