This news release was updated on August 26, 2026 to reflect the revised total number of candidates following the deemed withdrawal of a candidate for the Office of Trustee, TCDSB, Ward 1, as per the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.
The Toronto City Clerk has certified 361 candidates for the 2026 municipal election.
The official list of certified candidates is available on the Toronto Elections List of Candidates & Third Party Advertisers webpage.
The following candidates have been declared to be elected by acclamation:
The official Declaration of Acclamation is available on the Election Results webpage.
Election day is Monday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Advance voting will be available from Tuesday, October 6 to Sunday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
More information is available on the Toronto Elections webpage.
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