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Beat the lines on Election Day. Vote in the Advance Polls

Voters can get an early start on Mississauga’s 2026 Municipal Election with advance voting taking place from October 6 to 11.

Municipal Election | September 17, 2026

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The City of Mississauga encourages eligible voters to take advantage of advance voting before Election Day, Monday, October 26. Advance voting gives voters more days and more locations to cast their ballot before Election Day. It is the same voting process, offered earlier, so you can choose a time that works best for you.

Advance voting helps make voting easier, reduces lineups and gives voters more flexibility. If you have work, school, caregiving responsibilities, travel plans or other commitments on October 26, advance voting can help you make a plan and have your say.

Vote in advance from Tuesday, October 6 to Sunday, October 11. Advance voting will be available at Mississauga City Hall (300 City Centre Dr.) on October 6 and 7. From October 8 to 11, locations will be open across the city, and you can vote at any advance voting location.

On Election Day, eligible voters may vote at a voting location in the ward in which they live or have property. You will elect the Mayor, Ward/Regional Councillor and School Board Trustees. Bring your Voter notification card (if you receive one) and one piece of acceptable identification.

Before you vote

Before you vote, take a few minutes to make sure you are eligible, your voter information is correct and you know where you can cast your ballot. This helps make the voting process faster and helps election staff give you the right ballot.

Ways to vote

Vote in person

If you’re eligible, you can vote in person during advance voting or on Election Day. During advance voting, you can vote at any advance voting location in Mississauga. On Election Day, you can vote at any voting location within your ward.

To make voting easier, confirm you’re on the voters’ list before you go. If you receive a Voter notification card, bring it with you. The card is not required to vote, but it shows your voting information and can help speed up the process.

You must bring one piece of acceptable identification that shows your name and qualifying Mississauga address, such as:

Vote by proxy

If you can’t vote in person during advance voting or on Election Day, you can ask another eligible voter to vote on your behalf. This is called voting by proxy.

Your proxy must be eligible to vote in Mississauga. You and your proxy must complete an Appointment for Voting Proxy Form and have it certified by Mississauga’s Clerk’s Office by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 26. Find out more.

Vote from Front Door Pilot Program

The City is offering a Vote from Front Door option for the 2026 Municipal Election. You must be an eligible voter to participate. Availability is limited.

This pilot program is designed for people who can’t leave their homes due to illness, injury or mobility, and do not have someone to act as a proxy to vote on their behalf.

Why voting matters

Voting is a direct way to have a say in how Mississauga grows, how services are delivered and who represents your community. Your vote helps shape decisions about your daily life, including decisions about roads, parks, transit, community programs and other local services.

More information

For more about the 2026 Mississauga Municipal Election, including who can vote, how to check the voters’ list, where to vote and what identification to bring, you can:

  • Visit mississauga.ca/election for election updates, voter information, advance voting dates and locations, candidate information and results.
  • Call 905-615-VOTE (8683) if you have questions about voting, eligibility, your voter information or where to vote.
  • Contact 311 customer service online if you need help finding City information or connecting with the right service area.

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