Have your say! Mississauga’s Election Day is October 26

Mississauga’s 2026 Municipal Election is on Monday, October 26. Voting is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. across the city. Eligible voters will elect Mississauga’s Mayor, their Ward/Regional Councillor and School Board Trustees for the 2026–2030 term of office.

If you haven’t voted yet, find out what you need to vote and make a plan to have a say in the future of your community. 

Vote in person

On Election Day, you can vote at any location in your ward. To make voting easier, confirm you’re on the voters’ list before you visit a voting location. If you received a Voter notification card in September, bring it with you. The card is not required to vote, but it shows your voting information and can help speed up the process. 

Who can vote? 

You can vote in Mississauga’s 2026 Municipal Election if, on Election Day, you are: 

• A Canadian citizen 
• At least 18 years old 
• A resident of Mississauga, or non-resident who owns or rents property in Mississauga, or whose spouse does   

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

• A valid Ontario driver’s licence 
• Ontario photo card 
• Cancelled personalized cheque 
• Insurance policy or statement 
• Any other document listed on Ontario’s acceptable voter identification list 

Accessible Voting 

The City of Mississauga is committed to providing accessible voting for everyone. For information about accessible voting in Mississauga, visit Ways to vote – Mississauga votes. 

Vote by proxy

If you’re unable to vote on Election Day, you can appoint another eligible voter to vote on your behalf.

The following requirements must be met to vote by proxy:

• The person voting on your behalf is eligible to vote within the City of Mississauga.
• You and your proxy must complete an Appointment for Voting Proxy Form.
• Your form must be certified.

Your voting proxy must bring the completed form and their ID to the Elections Office at 3235 Mavis Rd. before 5 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026 (Election Day) before voting. Find out more. 

Before you vote 

Before you vote, take a few minutes to make sure you are eligible and you know where you can cast your ballot.  

Review the list of candidates so you know who is running for Mayor, Ward/Regional Councillor and School Board Trustee. Find information for voters at For voters – Mississauga votes.  

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 and what identification to bring, you can: 

• Visit mississauga.ca/election for election updates, voter information and locations and 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. 

Voting results 

After voting on Election Day, you will want to know the Election results. Unofficial election results will be posted at mississauga.ca/elections after polls close at 8 p.m. on Election Day. The results will be updated as they come in from each voting location. Official results will be released following the Election.  

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