Hamilton's municipal election is Monday, October 26. This guide brings together the City's voting instructions and TNC's election coverage. Use the official links to check your own circumstances; TNC does not collect voter information.
Dates to put in your plan
The City Hall Ballot-on-Demand poll ran October 19–23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Room 192/193 at 71 Main Street West. It was available to eligible Hamilton voters from any ward. That window ended Friday, October 23 at 4 p.m. The ward advance-voting weekends have finished; do not plan on an October 24–25 advance poll.
Election day is October 26. Voters may use a polling place in their own ward. Most polls run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; check the City's current location listing before setting out.
Sources: City Hall early-voting notice and official polling locations.
Find your voting place
Start with the City's Where to Vote page. It links to an address-search map and provides a ward-by-ward list of election-day locations and accessibility features. The HTML list is an alternative if the map does not work for you.
Do not assume that a nearby polling place is in your ward, or that every accessible location has the same voting equipment. Recheck the listing close to your visit in case arrangements change.
Check eligibility and your listing
The City's eligibility page explains the age, citizenship, residency or property connection requirements and legal exclusions. Consult it for the complete rules rather than relying on a previous election's registration.
If you are eligible but missing from the list, the City says you can be added at a poll on a voting day. Corrections require an in-person application with identification; an online lookup is not an online correction. For an office visit or an accommodation, check arrangements with the Elections Team at 905-546-4365 before travelling.
What to bring
Bring a document showing your name and home address. The City's identification list includes more than photo identification, such as a qualifying utility bill or rental agreement. A voter information card is not required.
If you do not have one of the listed documents, the City says a declaration of identity can be completed at the polling location. Ask election staff about the process rather than assuming a missing card prevents you from voting.
Assistance and voting by proxy
The election accessibility plan describes support persons, assistance with the ballot and curbside voting on request. Check the location-specific equipment listing and contact the Elections Team about the accommodation you need. These are the City's stated arrangements, not an independent TNC inspection.
If you cannot attend, review the formal proxy procedure. Appointing another eligible elector requires Form 3, signatures and in-person certification by the City Clerk or designate. A permission note is not a substitute. The City recommends a certification appointment; call 905-546-4365 to confirm the available time and required identification. Do not assume certification hours match polling hours.
Understand the ballot
Use the City's certified candidate list for the official names and current status.
Read TNC's early-voting report and final televised mayoral-debate coverage as dated reporting, not a complete candidate comparison or endorsement. Early participation counts are not election results.
Updates and corrections
This page covers the 2026 election and was checked October 23, 2026. Verify last-minute changes with the City. Questions about personal voting eligibility or arrangements belong with the Elections Team. For a factual correction to this guide, use TNC's contact page.
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