More than 222,000 vote early in Toronto’s 2026 election

Advance voting#

• 222,550 eligible voters voted during six days of advance voting, October 6–11. This exceeds the totals listed for the 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2023 elections.
• The final day had the highest turnout, with 53,363 voters.

Upcoming deadlines#

• Mail-in ballots: Return completed packages to Toronto Elections by Wednesday, October 14 at noon. The City advises using one of its 25 secure indoor drop boxes, with one in each ward.
• Election Day: Monday, October 26, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Voters must attend their assigned voting place.
• Third-party advertisers: Registration closes Friday, October 23 at 4:30 p.m. Registration must be certified before an advertiser can campaign, accept contributions or advertise.

Voters can check their voting place, voters-list status, identification requirements and other election details on the Toronto Elections website.