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October 5, 2026

Key Dates for the 2026 Toronto Municipal Election

Mark your calendar with the important dates and deadlines for Toronto's 2026 municipal election, including advance voting, vote by mail and Election Day.

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Stay informed with all the key dates you need to know for Toronto's 2026 municipal election.

Important Dates

Nomination Period

  • Nominations opened: May 1, 2026
  • Nomination, withdrawal, or change-office deadline: August 21, 2026 at 2 p.m.

Vote by Mail

  • Request deadline: September 24, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Advance Voting

  • October 6 to October 11, 2026
  • 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day

Voters' List

  • Online update deadline: October 11, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Election Day

  • Monday, October 26, 2026
  • 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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