It’s time to let your voices be heard by making sure you vote! The 2026 municipal election is coming up and you can have your say by voting for your mayor, city councillor and school board trustee.

Voting day is Mon. Oct. 26, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

In order to vote in the 2026 municipal election, you must be a resident of the City of Ottawa, Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old on election day.

You can vote in your ward at your assigned voting place. To find your voting location, use Elections Ottawa where do I vote? tool. 

To vote, bring your identification to your polling place. If you do not have an ID, you may still be able to vote – details are on the City of Ottawa’s municipal elections website.

For more information on the election and voting, visit the Ottawa municipal elections website.