Vote in the municipal election

Voting day is Monday, October 26, 2026. Vote for mayor, ward councillors and school board trustees.

Make sure you are registered to vote and confirm your school board support.

On this page:

Make sure you're on the voters’ list

Elections Ontario maintains the voters’ list.

Check if your name and address are correct before you vote.

Update your information if you:

University and college students – if you live away from home, you may be able to vote in both your home and school municipalities.

Every home in Waterloo is linked to a school board, even if no one in the household attends school.

Whether you rent or own your home, you can choose which school board you support. This determines which school trustee you vote for.

Update your school support designation by June 1, 2026 on the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) website.

Key dates for voters
Event	Date
Check or update your information on the voters' list	Now
Update your school support designation with MPAC	Before June 1, 2026
Voter notification cards mailed	To be confirmed
Advanced voting (locations to be announced)	Saturday, October 10, 2026 Friday, October 16, 2026 Saturday, October 17, 2026 Sunday, October 18, 2026
Voting day	Monday, October 26, 2026

You can vote if you:

are a Canadian citizen
are 18 years of age or older
live in Waterloo, or own or rent property in Waterloo, or are the spouse of someone who owns or rents property in Waterloo
are not prohibited from voting

You can only vote in the ward where you live.

When you cannot vote

You cannot vote if you are:

serving a sentence in a correctional institution
a corporation
voting on behalf of someone else, unless you are an authorized voting proxy under the Municipal Elections Act

Polls are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

You can check your voting location online or use your voter notification card.

You can vote early on:

Advance voting locations will be announced.

To vote, you must show proof of identity and address.

Bring one piece of identification that shows your name and current Waterloo address.

If your ID does not show your current address, you can complete a declaration form at your voting location.

Accepted identification includes:

All voting locations have accessible entrances and parking. Service animals are welcome.

If you need assistance, election staff can help.

Accessible voting equipment will be available at a designated location during advance voting and on voting day.

Contact us if you have questions about the municipal election: