Mississauga election day 2026 is Monday, October 26, and voting locations are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can vote at any voting location in your ward, so check your ward and the nearest location before you go.
At a glance
- Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
- Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Brampton’s polls open an hour later, at 10 a.m.)
- Where: any voting location in the ward where you live or have property
- Bring: one piece of acceptable ID with your name and Mississauga address, plus your voter notification card if you got one
- On the ballot: Mayor, Ward/Regional Councillor and School Board Trustees for the 2026 to 2030 term
- Questions: call the City at 905-615-VOTE (8683)
Table of Contents
Advance voting in Mississauga ran from October 6 to 11 and is over. More than 44,000 people voted early, a new record for advance turnout, the City says. If you live in Brampton, our guide to voting in Brampton’s 2026 election covers Brampton’s rules.
Where do I vote on Mississauga election day?
On Mississauga election day you must vote in your own ward, at any voting location there. The City’s Where do I vote page lists the locations and has a map that shows wait times at each one.
- Confirm your details, including your address, in the City’s Voter Registration Portal.
- Open the Where do I vote page and pick any location in your ward. Your voter notification card also shows selected locations.
- Check the wait times on the map before you leave if you’re short on time.
This is the main change from advance voting, when you could vote at any advance location in the city.
What ID do I need to vote in Mississauga?
You need one piece of acceptable ID that shows your name and your Mississauga address. The City lists these examples on its Before you vote page:
- Ontario driver’s licence
- Ontario photo card
- Cancelled personalized cheque
- Insurance policy or statement
- Any other document on Ontario’s voter identification list
Bring your voter notification card too. The City mailed these in September to people on the voters’ list. You don’t need the card to vote, but it speeds things up.
Am I on the voters’ list?
Check the Voter Registration Portal before October 26. The City says you can still vote if you’re eligible and not on the list, but you may have to complete extra steps at the voting location. Make sure your school support is right too, because it decides which trustee race appears on your ballot.
Who can vote in Mississauga’s election?
You can vote in Mississauga’s 2026 municipal election if, on election day, you are a Canadian citizen, at least 18, and either live in Mississauga or own or rent property there (or your spouse does). The City says you can only vote once in Mississauga, however many properties you have.
That non-resident rule matters for people who live in one Peel city and own or rent in the other. The Municipal Elections Act sets eligibility for each local municipality, so a Brampton resident who owns or rents property in Mississauga may also qualify there. If that’s you, confirm with the City at 905-615-VOTE before you go.
Can’t vote in person? Use a proxy
A proxy is another eligible Mississauga voter who casts your ballot for you. You and your proxy both fill in the Appointment for Voting Proxy Form. Your proxy then takes it, with their own ID, to the Elections Office at 3235 Mavis Road to be certified. The City says the last chance to certify a form is before 5 p.m. on October 26. A proxy without a certified form can’t vote for you. Details are on the City’s Ways to vote page.
The City also runs a Vote from Front Door pilot for people who can’t leave home because of illness, injury or mobility and have no one to act as proxy. Space is limited, so call 905-615-VOTE to ask.
Time off work and ballot rules
Every voter is entitled to three consecutive hours to vote on October 26, under section 50 of the Municipal Elections Act. With polls open until 8 p.m., a shift that ends at 5 p.m. already gives you three hours. If you work later, your employer must let you leave early enough, at a time that suits the employer, with no pay deduction.
The same law bans taking a photo or video of your marked ballot, or showing it to anyone to reveal your vote.
Mississauga vs Brampton voting day: what’s different
Both cities vote on the same day, but the details differ. This table uses each city’s official election pages.
| Mississauga | Brampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Voting day | Monday, October 26 | Monday, October 26 |
| Hours | 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Where | Any location in your ward | Any location in your ward |
| Elections contact | 905-615-VOTE (8683) | 311 in Brampton, or 905.874.2424 |
Brampton voters can read our Brampton election day guide for that city’s ID list and proxy deadline, or use our Brampton ward map guide to find their ward.
What happens next
Polls close at 8 p.m. on Mississauga election day, October 26. The City says results will be posted at mississauga.ca/election. The new council serves the 2026 to 2030 term. For how the count works on the Brampton side, see when Brampton election results come in. The results are now in: see the Mississauga election results 2026.
Also read: voting in Toronto, North York and Etobicoke on October 26
Frequently asked questions
What time do polls open in Mississauga on October 26?
Voting locations open at 9 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Can I vote anywhere in Mississauga on election day?
No. On election day you must vote at a location in your own ward. Advance voting, which allowed any location, ended October 11.
Do I need my voter notification card?
No. The card speeds things up, but you only need one piece of acceptable ID with your name and Mississauga address.
Can I vote if I’m not on the voters’ list?
Yes, if you’re eligible. The City says you may have to complete extra steps at the voting location.
Who do I call with election questions?
Call the City of Mississauga at 905-615-VOTE (8683).
Related on Brampton Brief
This is general information, not legal advice. Brampton Brief does not endorse candidates. For the full list of people running, see the City of Mississauga’s certified candidate list.
Sources: City of Mississauga: Where do I vote · City of Mississauga: Before you vote · City of Mississauga: Ways to vote · City of Mississauga: Beat the lines, vote in the advance polls · City of Mississauga: Check the voters’ list · City of Brampton: Where Do I Vote? · Municipal Elections Act, 1996
How we reported this: Brampton Brief checked every date, time and rule in this article against the City of Mississauga’s election pages, the City of Brampton’s Where Do I Vote page and Ontario’s Municipal Elections Act on October 18, 2026. We’ll update it if the City changes anything. Spot an error? Email hello@bramptonbrief.com with “Correction” in the subject.