As the Oct. 26, 2026 municipal election approaches, voters have multiple ways to cast their ballots. To vote in a municipality you must be a Canadian citizen who is at least 18-years-old as of Oct. 26, 2026. Students who are living away from home for school are eligible to vote in both the municipality of their college or university as well as their permanent address. People who own property in another municipality, or whose spouse owns property in another municipality, may be eligible to vote in more than one election. Once you have ensured you are on the voters list, you can then decide how you would like to make your voice heard. Ensure you are on the voting list Everyone, regardless of the municipality they are in, is encouraged to ensure they are on the voters list. This can be done online by visiting each municipality’s website. People who cannot update their information online can also register in person at any advance voting location, at their voting location on election day or by visiting the municipality’s city hall location during regular business hours. Electors need to bring government-issued identification that shows both their name and home address. If they do not have the required ID, they can use two other pieces of ID, such as a mortgage statement, lease or rental agreement, an income tax assessment notice, a statement of Old Age Security T4A, a statement of direct deposit for Ontario Works, a property tax assessment, a credit card or bank account statement or a utility bill. Anyone who does not receive a voter information letter from their municipality can still vote, but bringing it to polling locations can speed up the process. How to vote in Cambridge People in Cambridge can vote in person, online, through the At-Home Voting Program or by proxy vote. To vote in person, eligible electors need to go to a designated voting location on election day. They will be asked to show election officials valid identification before privately marking a ballot. Advance voting locations are also available for anyone who may be unable to vote on election day. Advance voting location include: People who want to vote online must fill out an online voting registration. Electors will need to upload a photo of government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s licence, Ontario photo card, health card or passport (with additional identification needed to verify their Cambridge address). Online voters will then need to consent to have their photo taken to confirm their identity. When they are ready to vote, Cambridge residents will need to find their voting PIN, which can be found on the top right of their Voter Notification Letter. Their device’s camera will be used to once again verify their identity and then voters will be prompted to read a declaration and acknowledgement statement. Once they have agreed to vote in the election, Cambridge residents who are voting online will be taken to a digital ballot. They will then vote for candidates by clicking on their name. Once all selections have been made, they will be asked to review their choices before submitting their votes. Changes cannot be made after the final submission is made. Online voting takes place between Sept. 26 and Oct. 26. The City of Cambridge has posted a step-by-step guide online, including troubleshooting tips and frequently asked questions. Anyone who is unable to leave their home due to a disability or medical reason can apply to take part in the At-Home Voting Program. More information about eligibility requirements, application deadlines and the process can be found by contacting the City Clerk’s office by calling 519-513-6415 or by emailing election@cambridge.ca Proxy voting is also available. Electors can appoint another eligible person to vote on their behalf during the proxy voting period. According to the city’s website, “Information on eligibility, how to appoint a proxy, required forms, and key deadlines will be provided once details are finalized.” How to vote in Kitchener People in Kitchener can vote in person, via a drive-thru or curbside voting option, through at-home voting or by proxy vote. To vote in person, eligible electors need to go to a designated voting location on election day. They will be asked to show election officials their voter card and valid identification before privately marking a ballot. Advance voting locations are also available for anyone who may be unable to vote on election day. Advance voting locations include: Tuesday, Oct. 13 to Thursday Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Some long-term care residents will also be able to take advantage of advance voting options at their facilities. A drive-thru voting location will offer electors a chance to cast a ballot without leaving their car. On Friday Oct. 16 and Saturday Oct. 17, voters can drive up to the drive-thru voting location and wait to be invited to drive into a tent. Once inside, drivers will be asked to turn off their vehicle. An election official will walk up to the vehicle, offer a ballot and a privacy screen to all eligible voters in the vehicle and then collect the marked ballots once they are ready. Drive-thru voting will be held at the Sunrise Shopping Centre on Ottawa Street South from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. on both days. A curbside option is also available for people who are physically unable to get into a voting location. An election worker will meet them at the curb to collect their vote. Requests can be made by calling the City of Kitchener at 519-741-2345, or another elector who can get inside can let an election official know someone is waiting outside. Anyone who cannot leave their home due to illness, injury or disability can ask for a home vote visit. An election worker will bring a ballot to the elector’s home. There are a limited number of appointments available between Oct. 8 and Oct. 20. To request a visit, call 519-741-2203, TTY 1-866-969-9994 or send an email to election@kitchener.ca. The deadline to request a visit is Monday, Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m. Other eligible voters in the home may also cast their ballot during the visit. People who will not be available on advance voting days or on election day can appoint another eligible person to vote on their behalf. An appointment for voting proxy form must be completed. The person who has been appointed to cast the vote must book an appointment with City Hall. During that appointment they must have two copies of the completed forms, their own ID, a copy of the ID for the person they are voting for. Appointments can be booked online. How to vote in North Dumfries People in North Dumfries can vote in person, online, or through the Home Vote Program. In-person voting in North Dumfries is available on election day and on two advance voting days. To vote in person, eligible electors need to go to a designated voting location on election day. They will be asked to show election officials their Voter Information Letter and valid identification before privately marking a ballot. Voting will be available at the following locations on Oct. 21 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Oct. 24 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and on Oct. 26 between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.: Knox United Church on Northumberland Street in Ayr (Ward 1) Ayr Farmers Mutual Community Centre on Greenfield Road in Ayr (Ward 2) Grand Valley Golf Club on Roseville Road in Cambridge (Ward 3) Cambridge Golf Club on Clyde Road in Cambridge (Ward 4) Online voting is also available. Eligible people will get a Voter Information Letter with a unique PIN. That letter will include further instruction on how to complete the online voting process. Online voting is available from Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. until the polls close at 8 p.m. on election day. The Home Vote Program gives people who cannot leave their home due to illness, injury or disability a chance to cast their ballot. Instead of going to a voting location, staff will travel to the voter. People can register for the program by submitting a Home Vote Application to the clerk’s office. Applications must be received no later than Oct. 15 at 4:30 p.m. Visits will be scheduled during the week of Oct. 19. How to vote in Waterloo People in Waterloo can vote in-person or by proxy vote. To vote in person, eligible electors need to go to a designated voting location on election day. They will be asked to show election officials their Voter Information Letter and a valid identification before privately marking a ballot. Waterloo has “supervote” locations. Voters can use any of the locations, regardless of where they live within the municipality: Waterloo City Centre on Regina Street South Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex on Father David Bauer Drive RIM Park on University Avenue East John M. Harper Library Branch on Fischer Hallman Road North The University of Waterloo Student Life Centre on University Avenue West Wilfrid Laurier University’s concourse on University Avenue West. Advance voting locations are also available for anyone who may be unable to vote on election day. Advance voting locations include: Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, 101 Father David Bauer Drive Friday, Oct. 16 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Albert McCormick Community Centre, 500 Parkside Drive Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, 101 Father David Bauer Drive Sunday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. RIM Park, 2001 University Avenue East Proxy voting is also an option for people who will not be able to cast a ballot in person. To designate a proxy, voters must fill out the appointment for voting proxy form. The person who will be acting as proxy must have two completed copies of the form, and bring those forms to the city clerk’s office to make an appointment. They will also need bring ID. Once the application has been certified, the person who is acting as proxy will receive a certified copy that take with them to vote on the other person’s behalf. The forms can be certified by Legislative Services at Waterloo City Centre at 100 Regina Street South during regular business hours. Appointments are not required. How to vote in Wellesley The Township of Wellesley will not be using paper ballots during the municipal election. Instead, voting will be done online or by phone. Voting will open on Oct. 16 at 10 a.m., and will be available 24 hours a day until the polls close on Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. Before making their choices, voters must make sure they have their Voter Information Letter on hand. The letters will be mailed out in early October. Anyone who does not receive their letter by Oct. 16 should call the Election Help Centre by calling 519-699-3968 or by emailing election@wellesley.ca. To vote, either log onto the website included on the Voter Information Letter or call the number provided on the letter. Electors will be asked to provide the PIN on the letter as well as their full date of birth to access their ballot. Acclaimed candidates will not appear on the ballot. All four ward councillors have been acclaimed. An Election Help Centre will be set up at the Township Administration Office at 4639 Lobsinger Line in St. Clements. It will be available during regular business hours on Friday, Oct. 16, Monday, Oct. 19 and Monday, Oct. 26. Staff working at the help centre can walk voters through the process, print voter information cards or add new electors to the list. The centre will also have a computer and a phone set up for voters to use. Additional help centres will be set up in specific wards: Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Linwood Community Centre, 5279 Ament Line in Linwood Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Hawkesville Community Centre, 3521 Broadway Street in Hawkesville Thursday, Oct. 22 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. St. Clements Community Centre, 1 Green Street in St. Clements Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Bill Gies Recreation Centre, 1401 Queens Bush Road in Wellesley How to vote in Wilmot People voting in the Township of Wilmot Election will be able to vote in person or online. In person voting will be available at designated locations on Oct. 26. Voters will need to bring their Voter Information Letter and valid identification. Online voting will be available from Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. until Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. The information to cast a vote online, including a personalized PIN, will be listed on the Voter Information Letter. Online voting is also available at voting kiosks at the Township Administrative Complex at 60 Snyder’s Road West in Baden on the following days: Friday, Oct. 16 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19 until Friday, Oct. 23 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Voter Information Letters were mailed out in September. Anyone who didn’t receive one should visit the Township Administrative Complex to update their information. How to vote in Woolwich Woolwich if offering two voting methods: online voting or in-person voting. To vote in person, eligible voters should bring the Voter Information Letter and a piece of ID to the Woolwich Memorial Centre, Breslau Community Centre or St. Jacobs Fire Hall from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on election day. Advance voting is available at the following locations: Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Woolwich Memorial Centre Breslau Community Centre Sunday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Woolwich Memorial Centre St. Jacobs Fire Hall Eligible voters can cast their ballot at any voting location. Online voting opens on Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. and will be available until Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. Information about how to vote online will be provided on a voter notice letter. Anyone who does not receive their letter by Oct. 9 is urged to reach out to a Help Centre at the Administration Office in Elmira during regular business hours between Oct. 16 and Oct. 23.
