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2026 Municipal Elections
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:
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.
You can still update your school support designation through the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). Once your change is confirmed, email the MPAC confirmation to elections@waterloo.ca or bring a copy to Legislative Services at Waterloo City Hall.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Check or update your information on the voters' list | Now |
| Update your school support designation with MPAC | As soon as possible |
| Voter notification cards mailed | September, 2026 |
| Advanced voting |
Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
| Voting day | Monday, October 26, 2026 |
You can vote if you:
You can only vote in the ward where you live.
University and college students
If you are 18 or older, a Canadian citizen, and living in Waterloo for school, you can vote in 2 places:
Your home is where you usually live when you are not at school (for example, a family home).
Before you vote:
Voters without a fixed address
You do not need a permanent address to vote in Waterloo.
Your voting address is the place in Waterloo where you have most often returned to sleep or eat during the 5 weeks before you vote.
This address decides where you vote.
If your ID does not show this address:
You cannot vote if you are:
If you are on the voters' list, you will receive a voter notification card in September. Your card will include information about when and where to vote.
You can choose to receive your voter notification card by email instead of by mail. If you choose email, we will send you a link to download your card.
Get my voter notification card by email
You do not need your voter notification card to vote, but bringing it with you can help make check-in faster. You can also look up your voting location online. Remember to bring identification when you vote.
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 also vote at any of the following locations on Voting Day no matter where you live in Waterloo:
| Location | Address |
| Waterloo City Centre | 100 Regina Street South |
| Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex | 101 Father David Bauer Drive |
| RIM Park | 2001 University Avenue East |
| John M. Harper Library Branch | 500 Fischer Hallman Road North |
| University of Waterloo, Student Life Centre | 200 University Avenue West |
| Wilfrid Laurier University, The Concourse | 75 University Avenue West |
All supervote locations will be open between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Voting Day.
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 the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex voting location during advance voting, and at the Waterloo City Centre voting location on voting day, October 26.
During the advanced voting period, eligible electors can vote at any of the locations listed below:
| Date | Location | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex 101 Father David Bauer Drive |
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Friday, October 16, 2026 | Albert McCormick Community Centre 500 Parkside Drive |
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex 101 Father David Bauer Drive |
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Sunday, October 18, 2026 | RIM Park 2001 University Ave. East |
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
The following accessibility options will be available at all advance vote locations, and at the Waterloo City Centre voting location on voting day, October 26:
If you are unable to vote in person, you can appoint another eligible City of Waterloo voter to vote on your behalf. This is called voting by proxy.
Proxy appointments can be made after August 24, 2026.
If additional nominations are required, proxy appointments can be made after August 27, 2026.
How do I appoint someone to vote for me?
The person you appoint must be eligible to vote in the City of Waterloo.
Who can I appoint as my proxy?
You can appoint another person who is eligible to vote in the City of Waterloo.
A person can act as a proxy for:
For proxy voting, a family member is a spouse, sibling, parent, child, grandparent, or grandchild.
A person who is appointed as a proxy can still vote in their own right.
How does my proxy get the appointment certified?
The person you appoint must bring both completed copies of Form 3 to:
Legislative Services
Waterloo City Centre
100 Regina St. South, 3rd Floor
Waterloo, ON
The office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No appointment is required.
Your proxy must bring acceptable identification when having the form certified.
Once the appointment has been certified, your proxy will receive a certified copy to take with them when they vote on your behalf.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing produces a voters' guide for each municipal election. Review the guide for more information on who is eligible to vote, how to vote and how you can support candidates in Ontario municipal council and school board elections.
Contact us if you have questions about the municipal election:
