Brampton’s municipal election day is October 26, 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 Brampton, from who is eligible to what you’ll need to bring to polling locations.
Who do I get to vote for?
Eligible Bramptonians will elect a mayor, city councillor, regional councillor, and a relevant school board trustee at the same time.
Brampton is divided into 10 wards. Wards are paired and represented by a shared city councillor and regional councillor. For example, wards 1 and 5 will vote for one regional councillor and one city councillor to represent the combined areas. Other paired wards are 2 and 6, 3 and 4, 7 and 8, and 9 and 10.
Voters can check which ward 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—the most common type of eligibility—own, rent or live in the municipality. You can also vote if your spouse rents or owns property in the municipality.
Bramptonians can check the Brampton Votes 2026 website to confirm their registration. Voters can add their name to the list online or at a polling station with proper identification during advance voting or on election day.
Where can I vote?
On October 26, polling stations are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.. Bramptonians can vote anywhere in their ward.
Advance voting is available on Fridays, 12 p.m to 8 p.m, and Saturdays/Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on October 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17. During advance voting, you can cast your ballot at any advance voting location in the municipality.
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What do I need to bring with me?
To vote, you need to bring one piece of identification with your name and qualifying Brampton address. That includes a drivers license, tax or utility bill, or Ontario health card. The City of Brampton provides a full list of acceptable identification on its website.
What if I’m away or can’t get to a polling station?
If you are unable to vote in person on election day or at advance polls, you have a couple of options: You can vote by proxy (where you designate another person to vote on your behalf), or use Brampton’s home voting service (intended for people homebound by injury, illness, and mobility limitations). Applications for home voting must be requested by 4:30 p.m. on October 8, by contacting Brampton’s election office. The City of Brampton is not offering mail-in voting in 2026.
Can I vote if I am a student?
Students living away from “home” while in school can vote in both their “home” municipality and the municipality where they go to school, provided that they do not intend to change their “permanent” home. Additionally, they are required to fill out and submit a form.
What if I recently moved?
If you’ve just moved, you can update your address using the Brampton voter list tool by 5 p.m. on October 17, or bring identification with proof of address to a polling station.
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