Everything You Need to Know: Toronto Municipal Election 2026

Torontonians are grappling with a rising cost of living, unaffordable housing, inadequate income supports and precarious work. For too many, even full-time employment or post-secondary education is no longer enough to make ends meet. The next mayor and city council will play a key role in shaping how Toronto responds to some of these pressing issues, which is why it’s critical to cast your ballot on October 26. Read on to learn who can vote, how to get on the voters’ list and more.

Q. When is election day?  

Election day is Monday, October 26 from 10 am to 8 pm.

Advance voting is Tuesday, October 6 to Sunday, October 11 from 10 am to 7 pm.

Q. Am I eligible to vote?  

To be eligible to vote in Toronto’s 2026 municipal election, you must be:

• a Canadian citizen; and
• at least 18 years old; and
• a resident in the city of Toronto; or
• a non-resident of Toronto, but you or your spouse own or rent property in Toronto; and
• not prohibited from voting under any law.

Note: You may only vote once regardless of how many properties you own or rent in the city. 

You must vote in the ward where you live.

Q. How can I check if I’m on the voters’ list, find my voting location, see the list of candidates and more?

Use the MyVote web-based tool, which has everything to get you started for Toronto’s 2026 municipal election. Enter your Toronto address into the MyVote tool to:

• Find out if you are on the voters’ list. Being on the voters’ list before you go to vote will make the voting process faster.
  • If you’re on the voters’ list by 11:59 pm on Sunday, September 20, you’ll be mailed a voter information card.
  • If you don’t receive a voter information card in the mail, but you are on the voters’ list, you can download or print your digital voter information card through MyVote.
  • Deadline to update voters’ list information online is Sunday, October 11 at 7 pm.
  • If you are an eligible voter but you’re not on the voters’ list, you can still add your name during advance voting or on election day itself.
  • If you are an eligible voter but you’re not on the voters’ list, you can still add your name during advance voting or on election day itself.

• Check where and when to vote (Note: continue to check MyVote before you go to vote in person, as voting places may change)
• Find out who the candidates are in your ward.
• Access a map of your ward.
• Learn about accessibility information for your voting place.
• View a sample of your ballot.

Q. What ID will I need? 

One piece of acceptable identification (ID) showing your name and qualifying Toronto address is needed when you go to vote. No photo ID is required. A full list of acceptable identification can be found here. 

Q. Can I take time off to vote on election day? 

You are entitled to three hours in which to vote on voting day. This does not mean you can take three hours off work. It means you’re allowed to be absent to give yourself three hours of voting time. Typically, this is at the start or end of your working hours. Your employer may decide when it would be most convenient for you to be absent in order to vote.

Q. Mail-in Voting 

The deadline to request to vote by mail for Toronto’s 2026 municipal election was September 24 at 4:30 pm. Completed Mail-in Voting packages must be received by Toronto Elections by Wednesday, October 14 at 12 pm (noon).

To return your marked ballot and supporting documents, use a Toronto Elections drop box available in each ward starting October 1 until October 14 at noon or mail the prepaid envelope through Canada Post.

If you have any questions about Mail-in Voting, send an email to [email protected] or call 311.

Q. What if I need other accommodations to vote? 

Additional voting options and accommodations can be found here. These include appointing another voter (proxy) to vote on your behalf, curbside voting, personal assistance to voters, accessible voting equipment, ballot transfer, audio-visual resources, translated materials and language services, transportation to voting places, information for voters experiencing homelessness or those on remand, dedicated accessibility telephone line/email and much more. 

If you have any questions:

Call Toronto Elections Office at 416-338-1111 (Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
TTY: Use 711
Email: [email protected]

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