Choose a practical and responsive leader to represent our community at City Hall, a compassionate and caring neighbour you can count on, and a partner who will build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and City staff. I hope to have the privilege of your trust, support, and vote on Monday 26 October.
There are other voting opportunities for voters who are unable to vote on election day. See below for more information.
26 August 2026 (week of) – Voter notification letters mailed out with information on how, when, and where to vote.
1 September 2026 – First day a voter may:
11 September 2026 – First day election signs may be placed on public and private property.
15 September 2026, 4:30 pm – Deadline to request a mail-in ballot↗.
20 September 2026, 4:30 pm – Deadline to add, remove, or amend↗ information on the voters list online. After the deadline, voters may still update their information at the polling station.
21 September 2026 (week of) – Revised voter notification letters mailed out to voters who added or amended their information on the voters list with information on how, when, and where to vote.
1, 2, 3, 4 October 2026 – Special advance voting days. Voting locations (listed below) are open each day from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Voters may vote at any of the locations, regardless of address. Remember to bring a piece of identification.
16 October 2026 – Advance voting day. Voting places (location on voter card) open 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Remember to bring a piece of identification. Completed mail-in ballots, whether mailed or hand delivered, must be received by the elections office↗ or at a City of Ottawa client service centre↗ by 8:00 pm to be counted.
26 October 2026 – Election day. Voters may cast ballots for their wards at their local polling station between 10:00 am and 8:00 pm. Remember to bring a piece of identification. Unofficial results are expected to be available by 11:00 pm.
29 October 2026 – Election signs must be removed from public and private property.
15 November 2026 – The new term of council begins, ending 14 November 2030.
For details of the above or more information, please visit the City of Ottawa’s information for voters↗ page or download the province’s 2026 Voters’ Guide↗.
Elections Ottawa has a search tool↗ to help you find your ward and candidates.