Vote in Pickering’s 2026 Municipal Election (October 19th to 26th)

Pickering, ON, October 16th, 2026 – The next Municipal Election is on Monday, October 26, 2026, with voting available from Monday, October 19th at 10 am to Monday, October 26th at 8 pm.

Vote Online (October 19th from 10 am until October 26th at 8 pm) 

Electors can vote from anywhere using a phone, tablet, or computer with internet access. Electors will need their Voter Information Package and full date of birth ready. If electors have not received a Voter Information Package in the mail, contact 905.420.4660 ext. 8683.

Vote by Paper Ballot (October 26th only, from 10 am to 8 pm)

Electors can vote in person using a paper ballot at any designated voting location in Pickering. Identification showing the elector’s name and qualifying address is required. View the list of acceptable identification.

Authorized Election Officials will be available at the City’s Voter Assistance Centres and Voting Locations to assist electors with online voting and obtaining voting credentials. The Voter Assistance Centres will have iPads for electors who do not have access to the internet to cast their ballot online.

Voter Assistance Centres and Voting Locations

On Election Day (October 26th), all five locations will offer internet and paper ballot voting from 10 am to 8 pm.

Visit pickering.ca/vote for key dates, voter and candidate information, voting methods, ward boundaries, and other helpful resources.

For assistance, contact the City of Pickering’s Municipal Elections team at 905.420.4660 ext. 8683 (VOTE).

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As the gateway to the east GTA, Pickering — with a population of just over 118,000 — is strategically located where Toronto, York, and Durham Regions meet. An award-winning municipality, Pickering is slated for significant economic and residential growth, offering an unparalleled quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. Its dynamic City Centre has been designated by the Province of Ontario as both an Urban Growth Centre and a Mobility Hub, and continues to evolve as a preferred destination for creative learning, memorable events, and unique experiences at the heart of a vibrant, connected, and engaged community.