222,550 voters cast advance ballots in Toronto's 2026 election, a new record
The City of Toronto reported 222,550 voters used advance polls from October 6 to 11, nearly double the 115,911 who voted in advance in the 2022 municipal election.
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The City of Toronto reported on October 13 that 222,550 eligible voters cast advance ballots during the six-day advance voting period, which ran from October 6 to 11, 2026. The total is 92 per cent higher than the 115,911 who used advance polls in the 2022 municipal election, and the highest advance voting total the City has recorded for a municipal election.
The City published the figures in a news release Tuesday morning, listing daily counts for each of the six advance voting days.
Day-by-day advance voting counts
According to the City's release, the daily counts were:
- Tuesday October 6: 36,743 voters
- Wednesday October 7: 31,018 voters
- Thursday October 8: 28,666 voters
- Friday October 9: 33,579 voters
- Saturday October 10: 39,181 voters
- Sunday October 11: 53,363 voters
Sunday had the highest single-day total, nearly 14,000 more than Saturday.
How this compares to past elections
The City's release lists advance voting totals for every Toronto municipal election since 2010. For comparison: the 2018 election saw 124,299 advance votes, 2014 saw 161,147, and 2010 saw 77,365. The 2023 mayoral by-election had 129,745.
The 2026 total of 222,550 is the first time the City has recorded more than 200,000 advance votes in a municipal election.
What to do before Election Day
If you voted by mail, the City's release says your completed package must reach Toronto Elections by Wednesday October 14 at noon. Packages can be placed in one of 25 yellow Toronto Elections drop boxes located across the city, one in each ward.
Election Day is Monday October 26, 2026, with polls open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. To find your assigned voting place, check your Voter Information Card or visit toronto.ca/Elections. You can also check whether you are on the voters' list, view acceptable identification requirements, and download your VIC at that page.
See who is on the ballot in your ward at /on/toronto-2026/candidates.
Questions this story answers
How many people voted in advance polls for Toronto's 2026 election?
The City of Toronto reported 222,550 eligible voters cast ballots during the six days of advance voting, from October 6 to 11, 2026. The City published these figures in a news release on October 13, 2026. This is the highest advance voting total the city has reported for a municipal election.
How does the 2026 advance turnout compare to past Toronto elections?
The City of Toronto's October 13 release lists advance voting totals going back to 2010. The 2026 figure of 222,550 compares to 115,911 in the 2022 municipal election, 124,299 in 2018, 161,147 in 2014, 77,365 in 2010, and 129,745 in the 2023 mayoral by-election. The 2026 total is 92 per cent higher than 2022.
Which day had the most advance voters in Toronto's 2026 election?
Sunday October 11, the last day of advance voting, had the most voters at 53,363, according to the City of Toronto's October 13 release. Saturday October 10 was second at 39,181. Tuesday October 6, the first day, had 36,743 voters, the third highest single day.
When is the deadline to return a mail-in ballot in Toronto's 2026 election?
Voters who requested to vote by mail must return their completed package to Toronto Elections by Wednesday October 14 at noon. The City's October 13 release says completed packages can be placed in one of 25 secure yellow Toronto Elections drop boxes located across the city, one in each ward. Boxes are monitored by CCTV and emptied daily.
When is Election Day for Toronto's 2026 municipal election?
Election Day is Monday October 26, 2026. Polls are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. On that day, eligible voters must vote at their assigned voting place, which is shown on their Voter Information Card or at toronto.ca/Elections. Voters in all 25 wards choose one councillor, and all eligible voters choose the mayor and school board trustees.
Can I still vote in Toronto's 2026 election if I missed the advance polls?
Yes. Advance voting ended on October 11, but eligible voters can still cast a ballot on Election Day, Monday October 26, 2026. Polls are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. You must vote at your assigned voting place, listed on your Voter Information Card or at toronto.ca/Elections. Acceptable identification requirements are also listed there.
Where can I find my voting place for Election Day?
The City of Toronto's elections page at toronto.ca/Elections lets you find your assigned voting place, check whether you are on the voters' list, view acceptable identification, and download your Voter Information Card. The page is updated for the October 26 Election Day.
What is the third party advertiser registration deadline in Toronto's 2026 election?
Any person, corporation or trade union that plans to spend money to promote or oppose a candidate in Toronto's 2026 election must register as a third party advertiser. The City of Toronto's October 13 release says registration closes at 4:30 p.m. on Friday October 23. Registrations are filed in person at the Toronto Elections office at 100 Queen St. W., first floor, Permit Alley.
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