Municipal election day in Toronto is October 26, 2026, and as part of The Local’s election coverage, we’re breaking down everything you need to know to cast your ballot. This guide answers common questions about voting in Toronto, from who is eligible to what you’ll need to bring to polling locations.

Who do I get to vote for?

In Toronto, eligible voters select a mayor alongside their ward councillor and school board trustee.

Torontonians can check which of the 25 wards they live in by using the city’s address lookup tool.

Am I eligible to vote?

You must be at least 18 years old, a Canadian citizen, and qualify to vote.

Resident electors—people who own, rent, cohabitate without paying rent, or do not have a fixed address but live in Toronto—are the most common type of voters. You can also vote as a non-resident elector, or as a spouse of one, if you don’t live in Toronto but you or your spouse own or rent property in the municipality.

Torontonians can check the web-based tool MyVote to confirm registration to vote, update their information, and find out where and when to vote. If you haven’t registered online by 7 p.m. October 11, you can add your name to the voters’ list by bringing proper identification to a polling station during advance voting or on election day.

Where can I vote?

On October 26, polling stations will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and by then, registered voters should receive a mailed voter information card with their specific polling station in the ward. You can also confirm your polling station online.

Advance voting runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., October 6 to 11. During advance voting, you can cast your ballot at any location in your ward.