The Toronto election reaches voting day Monday, October 26, when eligible residents will choose the city’s mayor, councillors and school board trustees.
Voting places will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. across the city.
Toronto Elections says voters who are already in line by 8 p.m. will still be permitted to cast a ballot.
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What is happening in the Toronto election
The 2026 municipal election includes 53 certified mayoral candidates, along with candidates for Toronto’s 25 city council wards and four school boards.
The certified mayoral list includes incumbent Olivia Chow and councillor Brad Bradford, as well as dozens of other candidates.
In total, the City of Toronto says 361 candidates were certified for the election, including candidates for mayor, councillor and school trustee positions.
The mayoral ballot also includes another candidate with the surname Chow, making it important for voters to review the full first and last name before marking their choice.
How many people voted early
Advance voting ended Sunday, October 11, after six days of voting at 50 locations across Toronto.
The city reported that 222,550 eligible voters cast ballots during the advance voting period.
That total was higher than the advance-voting figures recorded in the 2023 mayoral by-election, the 2022 municipal election, the 2018 election and the 2014 election.
| Election | Advance votes |
|---|---|
| 2026 municipal election | 222,550 |
| 2023 mayoral by-election | 129,745 |
| 2022 municipal election | 115,911 |
| 2018 municipal election | 124,299 |
| 2014 municipal election | 161,147 |
The city has not released a final turnout figure because election-day voting remains to be counted.
Where and when to vote
On election day, voters must attend the voting place assigned to their qualifying address.
The City of Toronto’s MyVote tool can be used to find the assigned location, confirm registration, download a digital voter information card and review a sample ballot.
Voters should bring one piece of acceptable identification showing their name and qualifying Toronto address.
Photo identification is not required, and a voter information card cannot be used as identification on its own.
Eligible voters who were not added to the voters’ list before the October 11 deadline can still add their names at the voting place on election day if they provide acceptable identification.
Who is eligible to vote
To vote in the Toronto election, a person must be a Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old.
The voter must live in Toronto, or be a non-resident who owns or rents property in the city or whose spouse owns or rents property there.
Eligible voters may vote only once, regardless of how many properties they own or rent in Toronto.
Voters must cast their ballot in the ward connected to their qualifying address.
What voters will decide
Every eligible voter can vote for mayor and city councillor.
Voters may also select a school board trustee, depending on their education-support designation.
The municipal government elected Monday will form Toronto’s 2026–2030 council term, which is scheduled to begin in November.
Unofficial results are expected to include advance ballots, mail-in ballots and election-day votes once counting is complete.
The City of Toronto will publish the results through its official election results webpage.
What happens after polls close
Voting places close at 8 p.m., although voters already waiting in line at that time can still vote.
Election officials will then count ballots and release unofficial results as they become available.
Final declarations and related election documents will follow the city’s statutory election process.
For voters who have not yet checked their location, the fastest step is to use MyVote before leaving for the polls.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Toronto election day in 2026?
Toronto election day is Monday, October 26, 2026.
What time are Toronto voting places open?
Voting places are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters in line by 8 p.m. can still vote.
What identification is required to vote in Toronto?
Voters need one piece of acceptable identification showing their name and qualifying Toronto address. Photo ID is not required.
Who can vote in Toronto’s municipal election?
Canadian citizens aged 18 or older who live in Toronto, or qualifying non-resident property owners or their spouses, may vote.
What positions are on the Toronto municipal election ballot?
Eligible voters can vote for mayor and city councillor, and may also vote for a school board trustee depending on their education-support designation.
Fact-Checked: Key election dates, voting rules, candidate totals and advance-voting figures were checked against official City of Toronto election information.
Disclaimer: Election results are unofficial until confirmed through the City of Toronto’s formal election process.