2026 Municipal Election

How to Vote in Toronto

Everything you need to know about voting in the upcoming municipal election. Registration, ID requirements, accessibility, and more.

Key Dates

Monday, October 26, 2026

Election Day

10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Oct 6 – Oct 11, 2026

Advance Voting

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily

Sept 1 – Sept 24, 2026

Mail-in Voting

Request by Sept 24, 4:30 p.m.

Mail-in Voting packages must be received by Toronto Elections by October 14, 2026 at 12 p.m. noon.

Who Can Vote

To vote in Toronto municipal elections, you must meet all of the following requirements:

  • Canadian citizen
  • 18 years or older on Election Day
  • Resident of Toronto, or a non-resident who owns or rents property in Toronto (or whose spouse owns or rents property in Toronto)
  • Not prohibited from voting under any law

See If You're on the Voters' List

Starting September 1, eligible voters can use the City of Toronto's official MyVote tool to check, add, update, or confirm their information on the voters' list.

The online deadline to add or update voters' list information is Sunday, October 11 at 7 p.m.After this time, voters can only make changes at the voting place when they go to vote on election day.

Voters can also add their name to the voters' list in person during advance voting or on election day.

Visit the official Toronto Elections MyVote page or call 311 for the most up-to-date information.

How to Register / Update Your Information

Beginning September 1, eligible voters can use MyVote or contact Toronto Elections / 311 to confirm, add, or update their information on the voters' list.

Online or By Phone

Use the City of Toronto's official MyVote tool or call 311 to add or update your information before the October 11 at 7 p.m. deadline.

At a Voting Place

You can also add your name to the voters' list in person during advance voting or on election day with acceptable ID showing your name and qualifying Toronto address.

Voting Options

In-Person on Election Day

Monday, October 26, 2026

Vote at your assigned voting place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Advance Voting

Tuesday, October 6 to Sunday, October 11, 2026

Advance voting is available from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Starting September 1, use the City of Toronto's MyVote tool to check where to vote.

Mail-in Voting

Requests begin September 1, 2026. The deadline to request Mail-in Voting is September 24, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Completed Mail-in Voting packages must be received by Toronto Elections by October 14, 2026 at 12 p.m. noon.

ID Requirements

You must show one piece of acceptable identification showing your name and qualifying Toronto address. Photo ID is not required. A passport cannot be used as ID because it does not show your address.

Ontario driver's licence
Ontario Photo Card
Ontario motor vehicle permit (vehicle portion)
Bank account or credit card statement
Utility bill (hydro, water, gas, phone, or cable)
Lease or rental agreement

This is a short selection of examples. See the official Toronto Elections Identification page for the complete list of acceptable ID.

Accessibility

The City of Toronto is committed to making voting accessible to all residents.

Accessible voting places

Voting places are inspected and selected to be accessible to voters with disabilities

Curbside voting

If physically unable to enter, your ballot can be brought to your vehicle or another area

Assistance to voters

Bring a friend or support person, or ask an election official for assistance

Voter Assist Terminals

Ballot-marking devices with audio, braille keypad, sip/puff tube, and zoom features

Translated information

Election information and language assistance available in multiple languages

Mail-in Voting

An alternative voting option, including a Braille Mail-in Voting option

Contact Toronto Elections at 416-338-1111 (press 6) or accessibleelections@toronto.ca for accessibility assistance. See the official Election Accessibility Plan for full details.

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Advance Voting10am - 7pm
Election Day10am - 8pm

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