Ottawa polls open today: 369 locations, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Voters in Ottawa's municipal election choose a mayor, 24 councillors, and school board trustees on Monday, October 26.
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Ottawa holds its 2026 municipal election on Monday, October 26. Voters choose a mayor, one city councillor for each of 24 wards, and school board trustees for four school boards. CBC reported Monday morning that polls open at 10 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Long-term care and retirement homes may have reduced hours.
There are 369 voting locations across the city, according to CBC. Residents must vote at their assigned station in the ward where they live. Voters can find their assigned location using the City of Ottawa's tool at elections.ottawa.ca, or by checking the voter notification letter the city mailed in late August 2026. Those who did not receive a letter should use the city's online tool to verify they are on the voters' list, the city says.
All voters need one piece of identification showing their name and their address to receive a ballot. A photo ID is not required, CBC reported. Among the accepted forms: a mortgage statement, a lease, or a rental agreement relating to an Ontario property. Residents who cannot present an acceptable piece of ID may make a statutory declaration at their polling station.
The four school boards on the ballot are the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, the Ottawa Catholic School Board, the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est, and the Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario. Trustees are elected by zone, and the zone boundaries vary between boards.
The city says all voting places are fully accessible. Large print ballots, magnifying sheets, accessible vote tabulators, and curbside voting are all available, according to CBC.
The city expects a busy day. Advance voting participation in this election was up from the 2022 municipal election, CBC reported. Unofficial results will appear on the city's website after 8 p.m.
To vote today, find your assigned polling location at elections.ottawa.ca or see /on/ottawa-2026/candidates#mayor for all candidates on the ballot.
Questions this story answers
When do Ottawa polls open on election day?
Ottawa's polls open at 10 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026. Long-term care and retirement homes may have reduced hours, according to CBC. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. are entitled to vote.
How many voting locations are there in Ottawa?
There are 369 voting locations across the city of Ottawa on October 26, 2026, as reported by CBC. Residents must vote at their assigned station in the ward where they live, not at any polling place of their choice.
How do I find my polling station in Ottawa?
You can find your assigned polling location using the City of Ottawa elections office tool at elections.ottawa.ca. You can also check the voter notification letter the city sent out in late August 2026, or a revised letter sent in late September to those who amended their information.
What ID do I need to vote in Ottawa's municipal election?
All voters must present one piece of identification that shows both their name and their current address to receive a ballot, according to CBC. A photo ID is not required. A mortgage statement, lease or rental agreement relating to an Ontario property is listed as an example. Residents who cannot present acceptable ID may make a statutory declaration at their polling station.
Who is eligible to vote in Ottawa's municipal election?
Any person who is a resident of Ottawa, a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and not prohibited by law is eligible to vote, as reported by CBC. Voters must be on the voters' list, or they can add or amend their information at their polling station on election day.
What is on the ballot in Ottawa's 2026 municipal election?
Ottawa voters choose a mayor, one city councillor for each of the city's 24 wards, and school board trustees for four boards: the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, the Ottawa Catholic School Board, the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est, and the Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario.
Are Ottawa voting locations accessible?
The City of Ottawa says all voting places are fully accessible, according to CBC. Large print ballots, magnifying sheets, and accessible vote tabulators are available at every location. Curbside voting is also available for voters who cannot enter the building. These tools apply to all 369 voting locations across the city on October 26, 2026.
When will Ottawa post unofficial election results?
Ottawa's elections office will publish unofficial results on the city's website after 8 p.m. on October 26, 2026, once polls close, according to CBC. See /on/ottawa-2026/news for updates as they are reported.
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