Just over 44,000 voters cast their ballots early setting a new mark for advance voting turnout.
Municipal Election | October 13, 2026
During the advance polls, a total of 44,049 voters cast their ballots from October 6 to 11 at voting locations across the city. This represents an increase of 57 per cent compared with the 2022 Municipal Election, when 28,052 advance votes were cast during the advance polls.
The number of ballots cast by day were as follows:
October 6: 1,139
October 7: 948
October 8: 11,022
October 9: 9,147
October 10: 9,458
October 11: 12,335
Advance voting turnout in recent elections:
2018: 19,188
2022: 28,052
2024 (by-election): 24,731
Residents who did not vote in the advance polls can still cast their ballot on Monday, October 26, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
On Election Day, eligible voters can vote at any voting location within their ward. Voters will elect:
Residents are encouraged to make a voting plan before Election Day by confirming where they can vote, reviewing the certified list of candidates and making sure they have acceptable identification.
If you received a Voter Notification Card, bring it with you. The card is not required to vote, but it can help make the check-in process faster. You must bring one piece of acceptable identification showing your name and qualifying Mississauga address.
Municipal decisions affect everyday life in Mississauga, including roads, transit, parks, recreation, libraries, community programs and how neighbourhoods grow.
Voting is a direct way to help choose the people who will represent your community and make decisions on behalf of residents during the 2026 to 2030 term.
Residents can find their Election Day voting locations, review candidate information and learn what identification to bring at mississaugavotes.ca.
For questions about voting, call 905-615-VOTE (8683) or email election.office@mississauga.ca
“Thank you to all those who took the time to vote early. The strong participation during advance voting is encouraging. Every ballot represents an eligible voter having a say in who will make decisions affecting Mississauga’s neighbourhoods, services and future.” – Diana Rusnov, City Clerk and Director of Legislation Services
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