Advance Voting in Toronto's 2026 Municipal Election Sees Increased Turnout

📅 2 days ago 🏷️ City of Toronto Municipality

Advance voting for Toronto's municipal election concluded with a notable increase in voter turnout compared to previous elections. Election Day is set for October 26, 2026.

The advance voting period for Toronto's 2026 municipal election wrapped up on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 7 p.m., with a total of 222,550 eligible voters participating over the six-day span. The daily turnout figures were as follows: on Tuesday, October 6, 36,743 voters cast their ballots; Wednesday, October 7 saw 31,018 voters; Thursday, October 8 recorded 28,666 voters; Friday, October 9 had 33,579 voters; Saturday, October 10 witnessed 39,181 voters; and finally, on Sunday, October 11, a significant 53,363 voters took part. This year's advance voting turnout marks an increase when compared to previous elections, including the 2023 Mayoral by-election, which had 129,745 votes, the 2022 municipal election with 115,911 votes, and the 2018 election that recorded 124,299 votes. The 2014 municipal election had the highest advance voting turnout at 161,147 votes, while the 2010 election saw 77,365 votes cast in advance. Election Day is scheduled for Monday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and voters must go to their designated voting locations as indicated on their Voter Information Card (VIC) or the Toronto Elections webpage. Eligible voters can visit the official Toronto Elections website to find their voting locations, check their registration status, view acceptable identification, download their VIC, and review a sample ballot along with a list of candidates in their respective wards. For those opting for mail-in voting, the deadline to return completed Mail-in Voting packages is set for Wednesday, October 14, at noon. Voters are encouraged to submit their packages to one of the 25 secure indoor yellow drop boxes located throughout the city, each monitored by CCTV and emptied daily by Elections staff. Additionally, voters who have submitted a Mail-in Voting package can verify whether their marked ballot was received on time using their Mail-In Voting confirmation code. Information regarding drop box locations is accessible on the Toronto Elections Mail-in Voting webpage. The registration period for third-party advertisers will close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 23. Individuals, corporations, or trade unions planning to spend money to promote, support, or oppose a candidate must register as third-party advertisers. Registration requires the filing of a Notice of Registration in person at the Toronto Elections City Hall office located at 100 Queen St. W., first floor, Permit Alley, during standard business hours. The City Clerk's certification is necessary before a third-party advertiser can begin spending on their campaign or accepting contributions. Registered third-party advertisers are required to identify themselves on all advertisements and comply with regulations under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. For more details on becoming a registered third-party advertiser, including necessary forms and guidelines, please refer to the Toronto Elections webpage. A comprehensive fact sheet regarding Toronto's 2026 municipal election is available on the City’s Media Room webpage, along with images, videos, and b-roll for media use. As the home to over three million residents, Toronto stands as one of the most diverse and livable cities in the world, contributing significantly to Canada's economy. As the fourth largest city in North America, it holds a prominent position in various sectors, including technology, finance, film, music, and culture, and consistently ranks highly in international assessments due to investments driven by its government, residents, and businesses.

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