Pickering: how to vote in the 2026 municipal election, Oct. 19-26

Voting in Pickering's 2026 municipal election opens Monday, October 19 at 10 a.m. and runs through Election Day, Monday, October 26 at 8 p.m., the City of Pickering announced.

Electors can vote online from anywhere using a phone, tablet or computer with internet access from October 19 at 10 a.m. until October 26 at 8 p.m. Online voters need their Voter Information Package and full date of birth. Those who have not received a package should contact the elections team at 905.420.4660 ext. 8683.

On Election Day only, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., electors can also vote by paper ballot in person at five locations: Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (1867 Valley Farm Road), Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre (2365 Sixth Concession Road), George Ashe Library & Community Centre (470 Kingston Road), Dr. Nelson F. Tomlinson Community Centre (4941 Old Brock Road) and West Shore Community Centre (1011 Bayly Street). ID showing the elector's name and qualifying address is required.

Voter Assistance Centres open October 19–23 (4 to 8 p.m.) at Chestnut Hill, Dorsay and George Ashe, and October 24–25 (1 to 5 p.m.) at all five locations, with iPads available for electors without internet access. Full voter and candidate information, key dates and ward boundaries are at pickering.ca/vote.