Before you vote

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Eligibility

You can vote in the 2026 Municipal Election if you are:

A Canadian citizen

At least 18 years old

A resident in the City of Mississauga, or;

A non-resident and you or your spouse owns or rents property in Mississauga

You are not eligible to vote in the 2026 Municipal Election if you:

Are serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution

Are a corporation

Are acting as executor or trustee or in any other representative capacity (except as a voting proxy)

Were convicted of the corrupt practice described in Municipal Elections Act, 1996, less than five years ago

You can only vote once, regardless of how many properties you own or rent in Mississauga.

Voters' list

The voters’ list includes the names of those who are eligible to vote in Mississauga’s 2026 Municipal Election.

Use the voter registration portal to:

  • Check if you are on the voters’ list for the 2026 Municipal Election
  • Add or update your information on the voters’ list

Voter notification card

If your name is on the voters’ list, you will receive a voter notification card from the City in the mail. These will be sent out in September 2026. Your card will show your voting days and selected voting locations.

Make sure you bring the voter notification card with you when you go to your voting location. It will speed up the time it takes you to vote.

Identification requirements

You must bring one of the following acceptable identification (ID) with you to the voting location:

  • Ontario driver’s licence
  • Ontario photo card
  • Cancelled personalized cheque
  • Insurance policy or statement
  • Any other document included on the voter identification list

Why you should vote

As a Canadian citizen, voting is your right and responsibility. Your community is shaped by the outcome of an election.

The people who are elected will make many important decisions including how tax dollars are spent in your community.