Election Day has arrived!
Monday, Oct. 26 marks the 2026 Municipal Election, with voters in over 400 municipalities across the province heading to the ballot boxes to decide who will be representing them in their cities and townships over the next four years.
“Today, residents across Ontario, including Kitchener, will shape their community’s future by voting in the 2026 municipal and school board election,” said the City of Kitchener in a statement.
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“From local roads, parks and community programs to regional services and school board representation, the decisions made by elected officials have an impact on everyday life.”
Communities will be voting for mayor, ward councillor, regional councillor, and school board trustee positions, but before those residents can cast their ballots, there is a list of questions they need to ask before heading to the polls.
- Can I vote?
- What do I bring?
- Where do I vote?
Can I vote?
Residents will first need to ensure they’re eligible to vote before heading to the polls for the 2026 Municipal Election.
Those voters are required to be:
- A Canadian citizen
- At least 18 years old or older
- Live in, own or rent property in, or be the spouse of an owner or tenant in their allotted municipality
- Not be prohibited from voting for any given reason
Residents across the region can also find out if they’re already registered to vote through their given municipality’s websites.
What do I bring?
Those voting in person for the 2026 Municipal Election should bring two pieces of identification with them, in order to prove both their identity and their address.
The list of acceptable voter identification documents includes an Ontario driver’s license, health card, or photo card, as well as an insurance policy, cancelled personalized cheque, income tax assessment, utility bill, post-secondary transcript, and more.
The full list of acceptable voter identification documents can be found on the Government of Ontario’s website.
While it’s not essential, residents can also bring their voter card if they received one, as it can help to expedite the process at the ballot box.
Where do I vote?
Voting locations will be dependent on municipalities and wards, with each resident being required to vote at specific locations within their ward.
The full list of details, locations, and more can be found on each municipality’s website.
Here is a list for each specific ward, its voting location, and any extra voting options listed across Waterloo Region:
Cambridge
Residents can vote online until 7:59 p.m. on Oct. 26, and in-person voting will last from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Ward 1
- Allen Reuter Centre, 507 King St. E.
- Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre, 700 Hespeler Rd.
- St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School, 15 Baldwin Dr.
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Ward 2
- Hespeler Memorial Arena, 640 Ellis Rd.
- W.G.Johnson Centre, 31 Kribs St.
- Heritage College and Seminary, 175 Holiday Inn Dr.
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Ward 3
- Preston Memorial Arena, 1458 Hamilton St.
- The Gardens Event Centre, 480 Hespeler Rd.
- Langs Community Health Centre, 1145 Concession Rd.
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Ward 4
- Calvary Church, 127 Hespeler Rd.
- Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson St.
- Armenian Centre of Cambridge, 15 International Village Dr.
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Ward 5
- Cambridge Public Library – Queen’s Square Branch, 1 North Sq.
- Cedar Hill United Church, 241 Cedar St.
- St. Augustine Catholic School, 177 Bismark Dr.
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Ward 6
- Westside Presbyterian Church, 130 Victoria Ave.
- Duncan McIntosh Arena, 200 Christopher Dr.
- Maranatha Christian Reformed Church, 94 Elgin St. S.
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Ward 7
- French Club, 647 Franklin Blvd.
- St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School, 30 Faial Rd.
- Cornerstone Community Church, 10 Gatehouse Dr.
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Ward 8
- Galt Curling Club, 1610 Dunbar Rd.
- Polish Club, 265 Avenue Rd.
- Cambridge Sports Park, 1001 Franklin Blvd.
Kitchener
Residents can vote in person from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with curbside voting also available for those who are unable to head out to their designated locations (must be done by contacting the City of Kitchener).
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Ward 1
- Bridgeport Public School, 59 Bridge St. W.
- Kitchener Public Library, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd.
- Mackenzie King Public School, 51 Natchez Rd.
- Smithson Public School, 150 Belleview Ave.
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Ward 2
- Centreville Chicopee Community Centre, 141 Morgan Ave.
- Chicopee Hills Public School, 300 Chicopee Hills Dr.
- Grand River Recreation Complex, 600 Heritage Dr.
- Stanley Park Community Centre, 505 Franklin St. N.
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Ward 3
- Activa Sportsplex, 135 Lennox Lewis Way
- Holiday Inn, 4355 King St. E.
- Kingsdale Community Centre, 72 Wilson Ave.
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Ward 4
- Brigadoon Public School, 415 Caryndale Dr.
- Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre, 150 Pioneer Dr.
- Groh Public School, 225 Thomas Slee Dr.
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Ward 5
- Huron Community Centre, 80 Tartan Ave.
- John Sweeney Catholic School, 185 Activa Ave.
- Williamsburg Community Centre, 200 Rosenberg Way.
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Ward 6
- Alpine Public School, 75 Lucerne Dr.
- Chandler Mowat Community Centre, 222 Chandler Dr.
- Country Hills Community Centre, 100 Rittenhouse Rd.
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Ward 7
- Driftwood Park Public School, 50 Parkland Cres.
- Forest Heights Community Centre, 1700 Queen’s Blvd.
- Sandhills Public School, 1250 Victoria St. S.
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Ward 8
- Forest Hill Public School, 255 Westmount Rd. E.
- Queensmount Public School, 21 Westmount Rd. W.
- Victoria Hills Community Centre, 10 Chopin Dr.
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Ward 9
- Rockway Golf Course, 625 Rockway Dr.
- St. John’s Catholic School, 99 Strange St.
- Victoria Park Pavilion, 80 Schneider Ave.
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Ward 10
- Breithaupt Community Centre, 350 Margaret Ave.
- Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, 400 East Ave.
- Kitchener Public Library, Central Library, 85 Queen St. N.
- Margaret Ave Public School, 325 Louisa St.
Waterloo
Residents can vote in person at any of these listed locations between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.:
- Waterloo City Centre, 100 Regina St. S.
- Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, 101 Father David Bauer Dr.
- RIM Park, 2001 University Ave. E.
- Waterloo Public Library John M. Harper Library Branch, 500 Fischer Hallman Rd. N.
- University of Waterloo, Student Life Centre, 200 University Ave. W.
- Wilfrid Laurier University, The Concourse, 75 University Ave. W.
Wilmot
Residents can vote online until 8 p.m. on Oct. 26, and in-person voting will last from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Ward 1
- New Dundee Community Centre, 1028 Queen St., New Dundee
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Ward 2
- St. Agatha Community Centre, 1791 Erbs Rd., Wilmot
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Ward 3
- Wilmot Recreation Complex, 1291 Nafziger Rd. Unit 1, Baden
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Ward 4
- Forest Glen Public School, 437 Waterloo St. New Hamburg
Wellesley
Residents can vote online or by telephone through Election Day.
Anyone having difficulties, who did not receive a voter card, or who has other concerns about the election is urged to head to the Township of Wellesley’s administration office at 4639 Lobsinger Line in St. Clements between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Woolwich
Residents can vote online until 8 p.m. and in person at any of these listed locations between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.:
- Woolwich Memorial Centre, 24 Snyder Ave. S, Elmira
- Breslau Community Centre, 100 Andover Dr., Breslau
- St. Jacobs Fire Hall, 3 Water St., St. Jacobs
North Dumfries
Residents can vote online until 8 p.m. on Oct. 26, and in-person voting will last from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Ward 1
- Knox United Church, 92 Northumberland St., Ayr
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Ward 2
- Ayr Farmers Mutual Community Centre, MacNeil Hall, 2958 Greenfield Rd., Ayr
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Ward 3
- Grand Valley Golf Club, 1910 Roseville Rd., Cambridge
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Ward 4
- Cambridge Golf Club, 1346 Clyde Rd., Cambridge
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