October 26 is municipal election day for eligible voters in Waterloo Region and Guelph. Today, ballots will be cast to choose the mayors, school board trustees, and councillors who will shape our local government’s future.
A voter enters an advance voting location in the riding of Hamilton East-Stoney Creek in Hamilton, on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, one of three byelections in Ontario. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn
Can I vote?
To participate in the voting process on October 26, voters need to check if they are on the voters’ list for their respective area.
To find your name on the City of Waterloo voters’ list, click here.
To find your name on the City of Kitchener voters’ list, click here.
To find your name on the City of Cambridge voters’ list, click here.
To find your name on the City of Guelph voters’ list, click here.
If you’re not registered on your eligible voters’ list, make sure you meet all necessary requirements. For instance, to vote in Waterloo you need to be:
a Canadian citizen 18 years old or older a resident of Waterloo or owning or renting property there or being married to someone who owns or rents property there not prohibited from voting
Where do I vote?
In Waterloo Region and Guelph, voters will select candidates based on their ward except for the mayoral vote which includes votes from all wards. You can use a ward lookup tool to identify your voting location in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge or Guelph.
Apart from designated ward locations, there are “supervote” sites where anyone can vote regardless of their ward eligibility.
Voting hours are from 10 a. m. until 8 p. m. today; anyone still waiting in line at their polling place after 8 p. m. will still be allowed to cast their ballot.
If you’re voting in person, remember to bring two pieces of acceptable ID. The Ontario government has a list of acceptable voter identification documents here.
You can view a complete list of candidates running for each position here for Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph.
If you need more details about online voting options, proxy voting or accessibility while voting check out these municipal portals:
Kitchener
Waterloo
Cambridge
Guelph
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