Advance voting in Toronto’s 2026 municipal election takes place between Tuesday, October 6 and Sunday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Advance voting is offered at two voting places in each of Toronto’s 25 wards. Eligible voters can vote at either location in their ward.
Eligible voters can visit www.toronto.ca/Elections to:
Voter eligibility
To be eligible to vote in the 2026 municipal election, a person must be:
A voter may only vote once regardless of how many properties they own or rent in Toronto and must vote in the ward where they live.
Advance voting turnout will be shared in a news release on Tuesday, October 13, due to Monday, October 12 being a holiday.
Photo opportunity for media
Media can take photographs and video at one advance voting place tomorrow.
Date: Tuesday, October 6
Time: 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Location: Trinity Community Recreation Centre, 155 Crawford St.
The City’s Media Attendance at a Voting Place policy will be in effect during advance voting (October 6 to 11) and on election day (October 26).
Mail-in Voting
Voters who requested to vote by mail must return their completed Mail-in Voting package containing their marked ballot and supporting documents to Toronto Elections by Wednesday, October 14 at noon.
To return their completed Mail-in Voting package by this deadline, a voter can either:
There are 25 secure, yellow Toronto Elections drop boxes located across the city, one in each ward. These drop boxes are monitored by CCTV, inspected regularly and emptied daily by Elections staff.
A voter who requested, received and returned a Mail-In Voting package can check if their marked ballot was received on time by using their Mail-In Voting confirmation code.
More information, including drop box locations, is available on the Toronto Elections Mail-in Voting webpage.
What to bring to the voting place
To vote in person, a voter must show one piece of acceptable identification with their name and qualifying Toronto address. Photo ID is not required.
For a faster voting process, voters are also encouraged to bring their paper or digital Voter Information Card (VIC) with them to the voting place.
If a voter who is on the voters’ list does not receive a VIC in the mail, they can visit www.toronto.ca/Elections to print or download it to their mobile device.
More information about VICs and a list of acceptable identification is available on the Toronto Elections webpage.
Accessible elections
A Voter Assist Terminal (VAT) is a device that lets voters with disabilities mark a paper ballot privately, independently and securely.
VATs will be available at all 50 voting places during advance voting and at these same locations on election day.
A voter who requires access to a VAT on election day but does not have one at their designated voting place can request a ballot transfer by calling 311 in advance.
A voter can bring a friend, family member, caregiver, or other support person to assist them at the voting place. Individuals assisting a voter behind the voting screen must first complete a required declaration. Alternatively, an election official can help a voter with accessibility needs who requires assistance.
Voting by proxy
If an eligible voter is unable to vote in person or by mail, they may appoint someone by proxy to vote on their behalf. This person must be eligible to vote in Toronto’s 2026 municipal election. To request a Voting Proxy Appointment form, email VoterRegistration@toronto.ca or call 311.
More information is available on the Toronto Elections’ Voting Options & Other Services webpage.
Kids Vote Weekend
Kids under 18 years of age can vote for Toronto’s 2027 Tree of the Year and learn about the voting process at every advance voting place during Kids Vote Weekend on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11.
More information about Kids Vote Weekend, including activities and videos about each of the tree candidates, is available at www.toronto.ca/KidsVote.
Election images, videos and b-roll are available on the City’s Media Room webpage.
A fact sheet about Toronto’s 2026 municipal election is available on the City’s Media Room webpage.
Election day is Monday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
More information about Toronto’s municipal election is available on the Toronto Elections webpage.
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