Canadian citizens over the age of 18 who live in Toronto, or rent/own a property in Toronto can vote in the upcoming municipal election on October 26, 2026. To vote, you must show identification with your name and Toronto address on it. For more information, visit toronto.ca/who-can-vote.
Yes! To vote, you must show an election official one piece of acceptable identification with your name and qualifying Toronto address. Photo ID is not required. For a complete list of acceptable ID types, visit the City's website here.
Eligible voters can confirm, add, or update their information on the voters’ list, find when and where to vote, and request to vote by mail using the MyVote portal.
Advance voting takes place between October 6 to October 11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at select locations. Residents of Don Valley West can vote before election day at two locations:
Residents are required to vote at an assigned poll on election day. To find your poll station, look up your address on the MyVote portal. Election day is Monday, October 26 and voting locations are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
As a resident of Ontario, all contributions over $25 (to a maximum of $1,200 for councillor contributions) are eligible for significant rebates from the city following the election. For example, a $300 donation earns a $225 rebate (net cost: $75) and a $1,200 donation earns a $641.67 rebate (net cost: $558.33). For more details on processing time and the application process, visit toronto.ca/contribution-rebates.
Toronto Elections must receive your rebate claim, either electronically or by mail, before 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2027. Contributors should keep a copy of the form for their records. The amount of money that a contributor is eligible to receive is based on the total amount of money they contributed to all candidates participating in the program. The maximum rebate amount a contributor can receive is $1,000.
| Total Contributions | Rebate Amount Paid |
|---|---|
| $25 or less | $0.00 |
| $25.01 | $18.76 |
| $50.00 | $37.50 |
| $100.00 | $75.00 |
| $200.00 | $150.00 |
| $300.00 | $225.00 |
| $400.00 | $275.00 |
| $500.00 | $325.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $575.00 |
| $1,200.00 | $641.67 |
| $1,500.00 | $741.67 |
| $2,000.00 | $908.33 |
| $2,100.00 | $941.67 |
| $2,200.00 | $975.00 |
| $2,275.00 | $1,000.00 |
| over $2,275 | $1,000.00 |
