Toronto election day 2026 is Monday, October 26, and voting places are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., the City of Toronto says. If you live in North York or Etobicoke, you vote at the voting place assigned to your address, and the City’s MyVote tool shows you where it is. Below: the ID you need, how to add your name on the day, help for voters with disabilities, and what Brampton residents who own or rent in Toronto should know.
At a glance
Election day: Monday, October 26, 2026, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
On the ballot: mayor, councillor for your ward and, if eligible, school board trustee.
Where to vote: your assigned voting place. Find it on MyVote.
ID: one document with your name and a Toronto address. Photo ID is not required.
Not on the list? You can add your name in person at the voting place on election day.
Proxy deadline: a proxy form must be certified by 4:30 p.m. on October 26.
Living in Brampton? Brampton votes the same day. See our guide to voting in Brampton’s 2026 election.
Table of Contents
When is Toronto election day 2026?
Toronto election day 2026 is Monday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to the City’s Key Dates page. Advance voting ran from October 6 to 11, and the deadline for mail-in packages was noon on October 14, so election day is the last chance to vote.
Election day is the same across Ontario. Mississauga and Brampton also vote on October 26. Our Mississauga election day guide covers the rules next door.
Which Toronto ward are North York and Etobicoke in?
North York and Etobicoke are districts of the City of Toronto, not separate cities, so they have no ballot of their own. You vote for Toronto’s mayor and for the councillor of the Toronto ward you live in. Toronto has 25 wards, and the City lists each one by number and name on its ward profiles page.
| Area | Examples of Toronto wards there |
|---|---|
| Etobicoke | Ward 1 Etobicoke North, Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre, Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore |
| North York | Ward 6 York Centre, Ward 17 Don Valley North, Ward 18 Willowdale, among others |
Ward boundaries don’t follow the old city lines exactly, so don’t guess from your neighbourhood name. Enter your address in MyVote to see your ward, your voting place and a sample ballot.
School board wards are different again. The City says school board ward boundaries often don’t match City wards, and it publishes a City ward to school board ward chart.
Where do I vote in North York or Etobicoke?
Toronto assigns every voter to one voting place based on their address. The City’s voting places page says the easiest way to find your assigned location on election day is MyVote. You can also look up your address in the City’s Street Index, note your ward and subdivision numbers, and find the matching location in the ward list.
The City warns that locations can change, so check MyVote on the morning of October 26 even if you looked earlier. If you can’t use MyVote, call 311 or Toronto Elections at 416-338-1111.
Also read: Brampton Election Day 2026: voting hours, where to vote and ID
What ID do I need to vote in Toronto?
You need one piece of ID that shows your name and a qualifying Toronto address. It does not have to be photo ID, the City’s identification page says. You must show ID even if you are on the voters’ list.
Documents the City accepts include:
- an Ontario driver’s licence, Ontario photo card or the vehicle portion of a motor vehicle permit
- a bank or credit card statement, or a cancelled personalized cheque
- a utility bill for hydro, water, gas, phone or cable
- a lease, rental agreement or mortgage statement
- a property tax or income tax assessment notice
- a cheque stub, T4 slip or pay receipt
- a post-secondary transcript or a campus residence document
- an insurance policy or statement
- any other document from the Government of Canada, Ontario or an Ontario municipality
Two common mistakes: your voter information card does not count as ID, and neither does a passport, because a passport has no address. You can show a document on your phone only if it was issued electronically, like an e-bill. A photo of a paper document, such as a picture of your driver’s licence, is not accepted.
Who can vote in Toronto’s 2026 election?
You can vote in Toronto if you are a Canadian citizen, at least 18 and live in Toronto. You can also vote if you, or your spouse, own or rent property in Toronto but live somewhere else. The City’s who can vote page sets out the rules.
You can vote only once in Toronto, however many properties you own or rent there. Corporations can’t vote, and neither can people serving a sentence in a correctional institution.
What this means for Brampton residents
A Brampton resident who owns or rents property in Toronto can vote in Toronto’s election as a non-resident owner or tenant, and still vote in Brampton. The two are separate municipalities. Bring ID that shows your name and the Toronto property address. If you live in Brampton and want to vote at home, our guide to Brampton’s election day has the hours and ID rules.
Students
Students who live away from home to study in Toronto can vote in both their home municipality and Toronto, the City says. If your home and your school residence are both in Toronto, you vote in the ward where your home is.
What if I’m not on the voters’ list?
You can add your name to the voters’ list in person at your voting place on October 26, according to the City’s voters’ list page. You must meet the eligibility rules and show ID. The online deadline to add or update your information passed at 7 p.m. on October 11.
You don’t need your voter information card to vote. The City says it is not mandatory, though it confirms you are on the list and speeds things up. If you’re on the list but lost your card, MyVote lets you download a digital copy.
How voting works at the voting place
Voting in Toronto takes five steps, the City’s voting days page says:
- An election official asks for your ID and checks your name on the voters’ list.
- You get a paper ballot in a secrecy folder, with instructions on how to mark it.
- You fill in the oval beside one candidate for each office.
- If you make a mistake, hand the ballot back. The official cancels it and gives you a new one.
- You feed the ballot into the tabulator. You have voted once it accepts the ballot.
If the tabulator returns your ballot because of a problem, you can ask for a new ballot or have the machine accept it as marked.
Can someone vote for me?
Yes. A proxy can vote for you if you can’t vote yourself. The City’s voting options page says the proxy form must be signed by you and your proxy, then certified in person by 4:30 p.m. on October 26. Your proxy can get it certified at Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W., or at the North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge St., ground floor. Call 416-338-1111 for the form.
Help for voters with disabilities and language needs
Toronto offers several kinds of help on election day, according to the City:
| Service | How it works |
|---|---|
| Voter Assist Terminal | A ballot-marking device with touch screen, audio, braille keypad, sip and puff and zoom. Two voting places per ward have one on election day. Call 311 ahead if yours doesn’t. |
| Curbside voting | If you can’t go inside, officials can bring your ballot to your vehicle. A friend or support person goes in to tell staff. |
| Help from a friend | A friend can help you mark your ballot after making a declaration. |
| Interpreter | Bring anyone who isn’t a candidate or scrutineer. Phone interpretation in more than 180 languages is available through 311. |
The City also says staff check every voting place for barrier-free access, accessible entrances and lighting.
Do I get time off work to vote?
Yes. On Toronto election day 2026, you are entitled to three hours to vote, the City’s voting options page says. That usually means starting late or leaving early, not three full hours away from work, and your employer can choose when you are absent. Polls are open for 10 hours, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
What happens after polls close?
Toronto’s tabulators count each ballot as you feed it in, and the totals are compiled after polls close at 8 p.m. The City publishes official results, Clerk’s declarations and poll-by-poll results on its election results page. The City’s key dates say campaign signs must be removed by the end of the day on Thursday, October 29.
Ontario’s new councils, including Toronto’s and Brampton’s, take office on November 15, 2026. For how results and recounts work under Ontario law, see our explainer on Brampton’s 2026 election results. The same provincial rules apply in Toronto. For the neighbouring city’s results, see our Mississauga election results.
Also read: Mississauga Mayor Candidates 2026: all 14 on your ballot
FAQ
What time do polls close in Toronto on October 26?
On Toronto election day 2026, voting places close at 8 p.m. on Monday, October 26. They open at 10 a.m. The City’s Key Dates page lists these hours.
Can I vote at any voting place in my ward?
The City assigns each voter to a voting place based on address and recommends using MyVote to find yours. Go to the location MyVote shows for your address. If in doubt, call 311.
Can I use a photo of my driver’s licence on my phone?
No. The City accepts electronic documents only if they were issued electronically, such as an e-bill or online bank statement. A photo or scan of a paper document isn’t accepted.
Is North York its own city?
No. North York and Etobicoke are part of the City of Toronto. Residents there vote for Toronto’s mayor and for their Toronto ward councillor.
I live in Brampton but rent an apartment in Etobicoke. Can I vote in both?
If you meet the rules, yes. Toronto lets non-residents who own or rent property in the city, or their spouses, vote once in Toronto. You also vote in Brampton, where you live.
Do I need my voter information card?
No. The City says the card is not mandatory. You do need ID showing your name and Toronto address.
Who is running for mayor of Toronto?
The City publishes the official 2026 candidate list for mayor, councillor and school board trustee. Your sample ballot on MyVote shows only the races in your ward.
Related on Brampton Brief
- Mississauga Election Day 2026: hours, where to vote, ID
- Brampton Voter Turnout 2026: advance votes up 8%
- How to vote in Brampton’s 2026 municipal election
This is general information, not legal advice. Brampton Brief does not endorse candidates.
Sources: City of Toronto: Elections, Key Dates, Voter Information, Who Can Vote, Identification, Voters’ List, On Voting Days, Voting Options, Voting Places, Ward Profiles
How we reported this: Brampton Brief checked every date, time and rule in this article against the City of Toronto’s election pages (Key Dates, Voter Information, Identification, Voters’ List, On Voting Days, Voting Options and Voting Places) on October 24, 2026. We’ll update it if the City changes anything. Spot an error? Email hello@bramptonbrief.com with “Correction” in the subject.