2026 Municipal and School Board Election

Plan Your Vote

Before you vote

• Find your Ward
• See the full list of candidates
• Check to see if you’re on the Voters List

Where and when

• Find advanced voting locations and accessible supports for each Ward
• View the map of polling locations

Getting there 

• Free transit on Election Day 
  Ride Guelph Transit free on Election Day when travelling to and from your voting location. 
• Free voter parking at the Market Square Parkade 
  Voters can park free at the Market Square Parkade on Election Day. No vehicle registration is required. 

Other ways to vote

• Explore alternative voting options

General Election Information

The next municipal election is October 26, 2026. Polls will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Advanced polling will occur on the following dates: 

• October 10^th and 11^th, 2026 at City Hall (1 Carden Street) from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
• October 12^th to 15^th, 2026 at City Hall (1 Carden Street) from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
• October 16^th to 18^th, 2026 at one location in each Ward and City Hall (1 Carden Street) Locations will be specified at a future date. Polls will be open: 
  • October 16^th – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
  • October 17^th – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
  • October 18^th – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

See the list of locations you can vote in advance and on October 26.

Voters

In the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, Guelph voters will elect the positions of Mayor, City Councillors and School Board Trustees. 

The position of Mayor is elected at-large, meaning across the entire City.  

• City Councillors in Guelph are elected by Ward, and each voter selects up to two candidates when voting.   
• School Board Trustees are selected based on the school board you qualify to vote for.  

Check if you’re on the voters’ list 

Eligible voters can use the online Voters List – VoterServices to confirm whether they are on the voters’ list for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election. 

As of October 10, 2026, voters can no longer update or add their information online however, any changes to voter information can be made in person at City Hall, 1 Carden Street, Guelph, or at a polling location. 

Please note: An Ontario Health Card is accepted as identification only if the voter’s address is visible on the card. 

What You Need to Bring to Vote 

To vote in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, you must bring identification showing your name and qualifying address in Guelph. 

If you received a Voter Information Card, bring it with you. Your card includes information about your Ward and voting locations. A Voter Information Card is not required to vote and does not qualify as a valid piece of ID but bringing it with you can speed up the process. 

All voters must provide identification showing both their name and address before receiving a ballot. 

If you did not receive a Voter Information Card, you can still vote as long as you bring acceptable identification. 

Students 

Are you a student living in Guelph while attending college or university? 

You may be eligible to vote in both Guelph and your home municipality. Make sure you’re on the voters’ list and bring valid ID with you when you go to a voting location. 

Need More Information?

For inquiries related to the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 519-837-5625 or at [email protected].