Vote by mail: apply by Thursday, September 24

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Deadline · Thursday, September 24, 2026, 4:30 p.m.

You do not have to wait until election day. Any eligible Toronto voter can vote by mail, vote in the advance days, or vote on Monday, October 26. The mail-in application window closes this week.

Vote by mail

Apply by Thursday, September 24 at 4:30 p.m. Request a package on MyVote, email VoteByMail@toronto.ca, or call 311 / 416-338-1111 (option 5).

  • Packages started mailing September 14.
  • Mark the ballot in black or blue ink, sign the declaration, and return the whole package — ballot plus supporting documents.
  • It must arrive by Wednesday, October 14 at noon. A postmark does not count.
  • Use the prepaid Canada Post envelope, or a yellow Toronto Elections drop box (available October 1–14, one per ward).
  • Track your package with the confirmation code from your email.

Full City of Toronto instructions: toronto.ca/elections.

Vote early in person

Advance voting runs October 6–11, 2026, every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Any eligible voter can go — no reason required. Enter your address in MyVote to find your early voting place.

Election day

Monday, October 26, 2026, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at your assigned voting place. MyVote shows you where it is.

Vote by proxy

If you cannot vote yourself, you can appoint someone to vote for you. Call 311 (416-338-1111) for the proxy form.

Not sure if you are registered? Check in two minutes with the City’s MyVote tool. Voters’-list updates close at 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 11. After that you can still add your name with acceptable ID when you vote during advance days or on election day.

Voting dates and rules are set by the City of Toronto. Confirm details on toronto.ca/elections. Authorized by the campaign to elect Bahira Abdulsalam for Mayor.