Results are in (unofficial, October 27, 2026): Patrick Brown has been re-elected mayor with 65,893 votes (54.90%), with all 164 voting locations reporting. Turnout was 28.77%. See the full Brampton election results for mayor, council and trustees.
Brampton election results 2026 will start to come in after polls close at 8 p.m. on Monday, October 26, the City says. Those first numbers are unofficial. They become official only when the City Clerk declares the results, which Ontario law says must happen as soon as possible after voting day.
At a glance
Polls close: 8 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2026. Voting runs from 10 a.m. Our guide to voting in Brampton’s 2026 election covers the rest.
First results: unofficial, reported after 8 p.m. on October 26.
What gets counted: all advance voting, including the Home Voting Service, plus all 148 Voting Day locations, according to the City.
Official results: only after the City Clerk declares them.
Recounts: automatic only for a tie. Council, a school board or a court can order one within 30 days of the declaration.
New council starts: November 15, 2026, for a four-year term.
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Brampton election results 2026: when they come in
Brampton election results start after polls close at 8 p.m. on October 26, 2026. The City’s voter FAQ says unofficial results from all advance voting locations, including the Home Voting Service, and from the 148 Voting Day locations will be reported once polls have closed.
The City’s FAQ does not say how long the count will take or which web page will carry the election-night numbers. Check the City’s election page after 8 p.m., or call 311 (905.874.2424 from outside Brampton).
Unofficial vs. official results
Brampton’s election-night numbers are unofficial results. The official result comes from the City Clerk. Under section 55 of Ontario’s Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the clerk compiles the statements of results from each voting place and then declares the candidates with the most votes elected, as soon as possible after voting day.
The province’s 2026 voters’ guide says it in one line: results “are not official until the clerk makes the declaration.”
That difference matters most in a close race. A candidate who leads on election night can still lose the seat if a recount changes the count.
Where to find Brampton’s official results
The City of Brampton has posted official results for every election from 2006 to 2022 on its Election Archives page, including the 2022 official results as a PDF. Brampton Brief will link the 2026 official results once the City publishes them.
How Brampton counts the votes
Brampton counts its 2026 ballots with vote tabulators, and every vote has a paper ballot behind it. The City’s voter FAQ explains the process:
- On Voting Day, you mark a paper ballot by hand with a pen, and a vote tabulator reads it.
- During advance voting, you could also use an accessible voting unit with a touchscreen. The unit marks a paper ballot, which then goes through a tabulator.
- No online or mail voting. The City says the 2026 election is in-person only.
The City says tabulators were used in earlier elections, including 2022, and that each machine is tested before the election.
Which races are on the ballot?
Brampton voters choose a mayor, a regional councillor, a city councillor and a school board trustee on October 26, 2026. The City’s certified list has 12 people running for mayor and 69 running for council across five ward pairs.
| Race | Who votes | Seats | Our candidate list |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | The whole city | 1 | Brampton mayor candidates |
| Regional councillor | Each ward pair (1 and 5, 2 and 6, 3 and 4, 7 and 8, 9 and 10) | 5 | Councillor candidates by ward |
| City councillor | Each ward pair | 5 | Same list |
| School board trustee | Depends on your school support | Varies by board | Trustee candidates |
Not sure which ward pair you live in? The Brampton ward map guide shows how to look it up by address.
Brampton Brief does not endorse candidates.
What happens if a Brampton race is close?
A Brampton race goes to an automatic recount only if two or more candidates tie for a seat, under section 56 of the Municipal Elections Act. Other recounts must be ordered by council, a school board, the province or a court, within 30 days of the clerk’s declaration.
| Situation | What the law says | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Two candidates tie | The clerk must hold a recount (s. 56) | Within 15 days after the declaration |
| Council or a school board wants a recount | It can pass a resolution requiring one (s. 57) | Resolution within 30 days after the declaration; recount within 15 days of the resolution |
| A voter thinks the result is in doubt | An eligible voter with reasonable grounds can apply to the Superior Court of Justice (s. 58) | Within 30 days after the declaration |
| Still tied after a recount | The clerk chooses the winner by lot (s. 62) | At the recount |
The province’s voters’ guide adds that a recount normally uses the same counting method as the first count, so ballots read by tabulators are not usually recounted by hand.
When does Brampton’s new council take office?
Brampton’s new council takes office on November 15, 2026. Section 6 of the Municipal Elections Act sets a four-year term for every office, starting on November 15 of the election year, and the City’s Key Dates page lists the same date. The term ends on November 14, 2030.
The next mayor will also hold Ontario’s strong mayor powers over the budget and some hiring decisions. Our strong mayor powers explainer covers what that means. The new mayor and council will shape future City budgets, which set the City’s share of your property tax bill.
Key dates after voting day
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| October 26, 8 p.m. | Polls close; unofficial results start |
| October 29, before 8 p.m. | Campaign signs must come down |
| November 15 | New term of council begins |
| December 31 | Campaign period ends |
| March 30, 2027, 2 p.m. | Deadline for candidates’ financial statements |
Source: City of Brampton Key Dates. The sign deadline is covered in our guide to Brampton’s election sign rules.
What this means for you
- Vote by 8 p.m. on October 26. If you are in line when polls close, ask the election official at your location what to do.
- Treat election-night numbers as unofficial, especially in a close ward.
- Watch for the Clerk’s declaration on the City’s election pages for the final result.
- Your new mayor and councillors start on November 15, 2026.
FAQ
What time will Brampton election results come out?
The City says unofficial results will be reported after polls close at 8 p.m. on October 26, 2026. The City has not said how long the count will take.
Are election-night results final?
No. Results become official when the City Clerk declares them under the Municipal Elections Act.
Is there an automatic recount if a race is close?
Only for a tie under provincial law. A close race that isn’t tied needs a recount ordered by council, a school board, the province or a court.
When does the new mayor start?
On November 15, 2026. The term runs to November 14, 2030.
Where can I see past Brampton election results?
The City’s Election Archives page has official results from 2006 to 2022.
Related on Brampton Brief
- Brampton Election Day 2026: voting hours, where to vote and ID
- Brampton ward map: how to find your ward
- Brampton mayor candidates 2026: the full list
This is general information, not legal advice. For questions about the count or a recount, contact the City Clerk’s Office at bramptonvotes@brampton.ca.
Sources: City of Brampton Voter FAQs · City of Brampton Key Dates · City of Brampton Election Archives · Municipal Elections Act, 1996 · Ontario 2026 Voters’ Guide: After the election
How we reported this: Brampton Brief checked every date, time and rule in this article against the City of Brampton’s Voter FAQs, Key Dates and Election Archives pages, Ontario’s Municipal Elections Act and the province’s 2026 voters’ guide on October 17, 2026. We’ll update it if the City changes anything. Spot an error? Email hello@bramptonbrief.com with “Correction” in the subject.