Toronto's 2026 municipal election is on Monday, October 26
Voting places across Toronto open at 10 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on election day. Voters must go to their assigned location, bring ID with their name and Toronto address, and can look everything up at toronto.ca/Elections.
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Toronto's 2026 municipal election is on Monday, October 26. Voting places across the city open at 10 a.m. and close at 8 p.m., according to a news release issued by the City of Toronto on October 22.
Voters must go to their assigned voting place, which is shown on their Voter Information Card (VIC). Anyone who has misplaced their card can find their assigned location or download a digital VIC at toronto.ca/Elections. The City says voters cannot choose a different location on election day.
To reduce wait times, the City recommends voting between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Anyone standing in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
What you need to bring
To vote, you need one piece of identification that shows your name and your Toronto address. The City says photo ID is not required. Bringing your VIC, either on paper or as a digital file on your phone, will speed up the check-in process.
Who can vote
The City of Toronto says you are eligible if you are a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and either a Toronto resident or a non-resident who owns or rents property in the city. You may only vote once and must vote in the ward where you live, regardless of how many properties you own.
Accessibility
You can bring a support person to assist you at the voting place. A Voter Assist Terminal, a device that lets voters with disabilities mark a ballot privately and independently, will be available at two locations in each ward. Voters who need one but do not have it at their assigned place can call 311 before election day to request a ballot transfer.
Results
Unofficial results, covering votes from advance voting, mail ballots, and election day, will be posted on the Toronto Elections Results webpage after polls close on election night, the City says.
To find your assigned voting place, check if you are on the voters' list, or review a sample ballot and the candidate list for your ward, visit toronto.ca/Elections.
Questions this story answers
When is Toronto's 2026 municipal election?
The City of Toronto confirmed in a news release on October 22, 2026 that election day is Monday, October 26, 2026. Voting places are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you will be able to vote even if the polls officially close.
Where do I vote in Toronto's municipal election?
You must vote at your assigned voting place, which is shown on your Voter Information Card (VIC). If you do not have your VIC, you can find your assigned location and download a digital copy at toronto.ca/Elections. According to the City, you cannot vote at a different location on election day.
What ID do I need to vote in Toronto?
The City of Toronto says you need one piece of identification that shows your name and your qualifying Toronto address. Photo identification is not required. For a faster process, the City also encourages voters to bring their paper or digital Voter Information Card when they come in.
What are the eligibility rules for voting in Toronto's 2026 election?
According to the City of Toronto, you are eligible to vote if you are a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and either a resident of Toronto or a non-resident who owns or rents property in the city (along with a spouse). You may only vote once, regardless of how many properties you own or rent, and you must vote in the ward where you live.
What time do voting places open and close on election day?
Voting places open at 10 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, according to the City of Toronto. The City recommends voting between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to avoid the busiest times. Any voter in line by 8 p.m. will still be allowed to vote.
How can I find my voting place and check if I am on the voters' list?
The City of Toronto says voters can visit toronto.ca/Elections to find where and when to vote, check if they are on the voters' list, view acceptable identification, print or download their Voter Information Card, check accessibility information about their voting place, and review a sample ballot and the list of candidates in their ward.
When will election night results be available in Toronto?
The City of Toronto states that unofficial results, covering votes from advance voting, mail ballots, and election day, will be posted on the Toronto Elections Results webpage after voting places close on election night. Voter statistics will be available within 30 days after election day.
What accessibility supports are available at Toronto voting places?
According to the City of Toronto, voters can bring a support person to assist them. A Voter Assist Terminal (VAT), a device that lets voters with disabilities mark a ballot privately and independently, will be at two locations in each ward. Voters who need a VAT but do not have one at their assigned place can call 311 to request a ballot transfer in advance.
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