Online Voting in Markham’s Municipal Election Opens Friday

MARKHAM, ON – October 15, 2026 – Online voting in the 2026 Markham Municipal Election opens this Friday (October 16) at 10 AM and runs until October 26 at 8 PM (Eastern Time). Markham voters can cast their ballot anywhere, anytime during this period using a personal computer or smartphone and the information in their Voter Information Letter.

A Voter Information Letter is required to vote online. Any eligible voter who has not received a printed Voter Information Letter in the mail can check and update their registration status using Elections Markham’s online Register to Vote service. Voters who register online will receive a digital copy of their Voter Information Letter by email.

Online voting is accessible, secure, and makes participating in local democracy as easy as ever. Markham was Canada’s first city to vote online in 2003 and maintains one of North America’s largest and longest-running online voting programs. Over 80% of all ballots in Markham’s previous two municipal elections have been cast online.

In-person voting is also available at select voting places from October 23 to 26 (10 AM to 8 PM), and by appointment at Elections Markham Headquarters until October 22. Voters wanting to vote in person can go to any voting place in Markham, and will be asked to present acceptable ID confirming their identity and eligibility. A Voter Information Letter is not required to vote in person, but having one makes the voting process faster and easier.

A person can vote in Markham’s upcoming municipal election if they are:

At least 18 years old (or will be by October 26);
A Canadian citizen; and,
A Markham resident, landowner or tenant (or the spouse of one).

By casting a ballot in the election, Markham voters will play an important role in local democracy and help support a vibrant, inclusive and thriving community.

Visit ElectionsMarkham.ca for the latest and most reliable information about the 2026 Markham Municipal Election. Voters can also contact Elections Markham during voting days from 8 AM to 8 PM at vote@markham.ca or 905.477.7000 x8683 (VOTE). Support is available in multiple languages.

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About Elections Markham: Elections Markham is an independent, non-partisan division of the City of Markham responsible for delivering City Council and local school board elections, by-elections and referendums. Markham is a leader in multi-platform election services, being Canada’s first city to vote online and maintaining one of North America’s largest and longest-running remote online voting programs.

About Markham: Markham, an award-winning municipality with over 370,000 residents and the largest of nine communities in York Region, is home to over 650 corporate head offices and more than 1,500 high tech and life science companies. Markham is a leader in attracting foreign direct investment with more than 234 foreign companies located in the City. Founded in the 1790s, today Markham is Canada’s most diverse community and enjoys a rich heritage, outstanding community planning and services, and a vibrant local economy.

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