Toronto advance voting opens October 6 at 50 locations across the city
Advance voting in Toronto's 2026 municipal election opens Tuesday, October 6 and runs through Sunday, October 11. There are two voting places in each of the city's 25 wards, all open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Advance voting in the 2026 Toronto municipal election opens on Tuesday, October 6 and runs through Sunday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day, the City of Toronto confirmed on its elections page.
The City offers 50 advance voting locations across Toronto: two in each of the city's 25 wards. Voters can cast a ballot for mayor, city councillor, and school board trustee at either location in their ward.
Voters can find the advance voting places in their ward using the City's MyVote tool at myvote.toronto.ca. The same tool lets voters check whether they are on the voters' list, add themselves to it, or update their address.
Six days to vote before election day
Advance voting runs on six consecutive days:
- Tuesday, October 6
- Wednesday, October 7
- Thursday, October 8
- Friday, October 9
- Saturday, October 10
- Sunday, October 11
All locations are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on each day. Election day is Monday, October 26.
Kids Vote Weekend
On Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, children under 18 can cast a symbolic vote for Toronto's Tree of the Year at any advance voting location, as part of the City's Kids Vote Weekend. The program is intended to introduce younger residents to the voting process. Adults vote normally at the same locations on those days.
What voters are deciding
Toronto voters choose a mayor, one councillor for their ward, and school board trustees. There are 25 ward races and four school board areas: the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde and Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir. You can see all the candidates running in your area at /on/toronto-2026/candidates.
Voters who have not yet confirmed their address on the voters' list can do so at myvote.toronto.ca before they go to vote, or in person during advance voting or on election day, according to the City.
Questions this story answers
When does advance voting start in the 2026 Toronto municipal election?
Advance voting opens on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 and runs through Sunday, October 11, according to the City of Toronto's elections page. All advance voting locations are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Election day is October 26.
Where can I vote in advance in Toronto?
There are 50 advance voting locations across Toronto, two in each of the city's 25 wards, according to the City of Toronto. You can vote at either location in your ward. To find the locations nearest to you, use the MyVote tool at myvote.toronto.ca. You can also confirm or update your information on the voters' list there.
What are the advance voting hours in Toronto?
All advance voting locations are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on each of the six advance voting days: Tuesday October 6 through Sunday October 11. The City of Toronto published these hours on its elections page.
Who can I vote for in the Toronto 2026 municipal election?
Toronto voters choose a mayor, one councillor for their city ward, and school board trustees for their school board district. Voters who live in Toronto's francophone communities also choose trustees for Conseil scolaire Viamonde or Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir. You can see the full list of candidates running in your area at /on/toronto-2026/candidates.
What is Kids Vote Weekend in Toronto?
Kids Vote Weekend takes place on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, the final two days of advance voting. Children under 18 years of age can visit an advance voting place and cast a symbolic vote for Toronto's Tree of the Year. The City of Toronto organizes it to help young people learn about the voting process. Adult voting also continues normally at all locations on those days.
When is election day in Toronto?
Election day in the Toronto 2026 municipal election is Monday, October 26. Advance voting ends on October 11, so voters who do not cast a ballot during advance voting can vote on election day. The City of Toronto confirms this date on its elections page.
Do I need to be on the voters' list to vote in Toronto?
You need to be on the voters' list to cast a ballot. You can check whether you are on the list, and add or update your information, at myvote.toronto.ca before you vote. The City says you can also add your name to the voters' list in person during advance voting or on election day. To vote, you must show identification with your name and qualifying Toronto address, even if you are on the list.
What identification do I need to vote in Toronto?
You need one piece of identification that shows your name and your qualifying address in Toronto. Photo ID is not required. The City of Toronto accepts a range of documents, including a driver's licence, a utility bill, a bank statement, or a document from the government of Canada, Ontario or an Ontario municipality. The City's identification page at toronto.ca/city-government/elections/voter-information/identification/ lists accepted forms of identification.
Sources
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- City of Toronto: 2026 Municipal Electiontoronto.ca
- City of Toronto: MyVotemyvote.toronto.ca
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