Toronto City Clerk certifies the official results of the 2026 municipal election
City Clerk John D. Elvidge certified the results on October 29, 2026. A total of 989,990 ballots were cast. The new City Council term begins November 15, with the first meeting on November 18 and 19.
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Toronto City Clerk John D. Elvidge certified the official results of the 2026 municipal election on October 29, 2026, the City of Toronto announced. A total of 989,990 ballots were cast across the mayor's race, 25 city council ward races and four school board trustee races held on October 26.
Certification confirms who holds each of the 55 elected seats for the 2026 to 2030 term. Four seats were filled by acclamation before election day, meaning those candidates ran unopposed in their race. For all other races, the unofficial results announced on election night are now the official record.
Under section 55 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the City Clerk is required to certify the results as soon as possible after voting day.
Term and first council meeting
The new council term begins on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Section 6 (1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 sets that date.
The first meeting of the new City Council takes place on Wednesday, November 18, and continues on Thursday, November 19. Toronto Municipal Code section 27-5.1 sets the first meeting on the first Wednesday after November 15. Newly elected members will make their Declaration of Office with the City Clerk before that first meeting, the City says.
Results and voter data
The City says poll-by-poll voting data is now available, showing the number of votes cast during advance voting, by mail, and at each voting place on election day. Final voter turnout statistics will be available within 30 days of the election.
Certified results for every race are at toronto.ca/city-government/elections. Residents can see results by candidate and ward, and the full count across all 55 races, at /on/toronto-2026/results. The next regular meeting of City Council after the inaugural session will be set at that first meeting on November 18.
Questions this story answers
Who certified the 2026 Toronto municipal election results?
The City of Toronto announced on October 29, 2026 that City Clerk John D. Elvidge certified the official results. Under section 55 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the clerk is required to certify the results as soon as possible after voting day.
How many ballots were cast in the 2026 Toronto municipal election?
The City of Toronto's announcement on October 29, 2026 states that 989,990 ballots were cast across all races in the October 26 election. Those races were the mayor's race, 25 city council ward races, and school board trustee races for four boards.
When does the new City Council term begin?
The City of Toronto says the 2026 to 2030 term of Toronto City Council begins on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Section 6 (1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 sets that date. The term runs four years, until the next municipal election in 2030.
When is the first meeting of the new City Council?
The City of Toronto says the first meeting of the new City Council takes place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, and continues on Thursday, November 19. Toronto Municipal Code section 27-5.1 sets the first meeting on the first Wednesday after November 15.
What happens before the first council meeting?
According to the City of Toronto, newly elected members of Council will privately make their Declaration of Office with the City Clerk before the first meeting of City Council on November 18. This declaration is the formal step by which an elected person takes their seat and is bound by the obligations of office.
Where can I see the certified results for each race?
The City of Toronto says the official results, including poll-by-poll voting data covering advance votes, mail-in ballots and election day results, are available at toronto.ca/city-government/elections. Results for every race on voche.me are at /on/toronto-2026/results.
When will final voter statistics be available?
The City of Toronto says final voter statistics will be available within 30 days of the October 26 election, which means by November 25, 2026. Those statistics will include a full breakdown of how ballots were cast, including advance votes, mail-in ballots and election day votes.
What does certification mean for elected officials?
Certification confirms who holds each seat for the 2026 to 2030 term. After certification, the unofficial results filed on election night are the official record. The 55 people elected on October 26, four of them by acclamation, are confirmed in their offices and will take their Declaration of Office before council meets on November 18.
Sources
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- City of Toronto: City Clerk certifies 2026 Toronto municipal election results, October 29, 2026toronto.ca
- Toronto Elections resultselectionresults.toronto.ca
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