Election 2026
How to Vote in Burlington
Three ways to vote: online, at an advance poll, or on Election Day, Monday, October 26. Here is everything you need, with links to the City’s official information.
Online voting opens Wednesday, October 14 at 10 a.m. Watch for your Voter Information Letter in the mail.
Oct 14-23
VOTE ONLINE, ANY TIME
Oct 17 & 20
ADVANCE IN-PERSON
Oct 26
ELECTION DAY
4
Polls per Ward
Online Voting
Vote online, October 14 to 23
Vote from your phone or computer in a few minutes, any time of day. Online voting opens Wednesday, October 14 at 10 a.m. and closes Friday, October 23 at 8 p.m.
How it works
- Find your Voter Information Letter. The City mailed one to every eligible voter in early October. It has your Voter Registration Number.
- Go to burlington.elections.vote, the City’s official voting site. The address is also printed on your letter.
- Enter your Voter Registration Number and confirm your identity with a code sent to your email or phone.
- Make your choices for each office on your ballot, then submit. You’ll see a confirmation that your vote was cast.
Didn't get your letter?
You need the letter to vote online. Email election@burlington.ca or call 905-335-7777 to ask for a replacement. You can also vote in person without it; see below.
Is it secure?
Yes. The City’s voting system is hosted on secure servers in Canada and confirms your identity in two steps. Read the City’s details at myvote.burlington.ca.
In-Person Voting
Vote in person
Advance polls
- Saturday, October 17, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 20, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Vote at any of the three advance locations, wherever you live in Burlington.
Election Day
- Monday, October 26, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Vote at any of the four locations in your ward.
What to bring
One piece of ID showing your name and Burlington address. Photo ID is not required. Bring your Voter Information Letter if you have it; it speeds things up, but you can vote without it.
Where to Vote
Advance polls, October 17 and 20
Vote at any of these three locations, wherever you live in Burlington.
- Skyway Community Centre, 129 Kenwood Ave.
- Burlington Seniors' Centre, 2285 New St.
- Tansley Woods Community Centre, 1996 Itabashi Way
Election Day, October 26
Vote at any of the four locations in your ward. Ward boundaries changed for 2026. Not sure which ward you’re in? Check your Voter Information Letter or the City’s ward map.
Ward 1
- Holy Rosary Church, 287 Plains Rd. East
- Tyandaga Golf Course, 1265 Tyandaga Park Dr.
- LaSalle Park Pavilion, 50 North Shore Blvd. East
- Aldershot Arena, 494 Townsend Ave.
Ward 2
- Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd.
- Burlington Seniors’ Centre, 2285 New St.
- Best Western, 2412 Queensway Dr.
- Salvation Army Church, 2090 Prospect St.
Ward 3
- Conservation Halton, 2596 Britannia Rd.
- Brant Hills Community Centre, 2255 Brant St.
- Mountainside Recreation Centre, 2205 Mount Forest Dr.
- Calvary Baptist Church, 2458 St. Frances Dr.
Ward 4
- Tansley Woods Community Centre, 1996 Itabashi Way
- Mainway Recreation Centre, 4015 Mainway
- New Street Education Centre, 3250 New St.
- Nelson High School, 4181 New St.
Ward 5
- John William Boich Public School, 2474 Sutton Dr.
- Appleby Ice Centre, 1201 Appleby Line
- Ascension Catholic Elementary School, 5202 New St.
- Skyway Community Centre, 129 Kenwood Ave.
Ward 6
- Alton Recreation Centre, 3040 Tim Dobbie Dr.
- St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School, 2141 Deer Run Ave.
- St. Paul the Apostle Church, 2265 Headon Rd.
- Grace United Church, 2111 Walkers Line
Not on the voters' list?
If you didn’t receive a Voter Information Letter, you may not be on the list. You can still vote.
Before October 23
Add yourself at any Burlington Public Library branch or at Service Burlington, 426 Brant St. (weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Bring ID showing your name and Burlington address.
At the poll
You can be added when you vote in person, at an advance poll or on Election Day. Bring the same ID.
Questions?
Email election@burlington.ca or call 905-335-7777.
Common Questions
Online from October 14 at 10 a.m. to October 23 at 8 p.m. In person at advance polls on October 17 and 20, or on Election Day, Monday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Use the Voter Registration Number on the Voter Information Letter the City mailed you. Go to burlington.elections.vote, enter the number, confirm your identity with a code sent to your email or phone, and cast your ballot.
Email election@burlington.ca or call 905-335-7777 for a replacement. You can also be added to the voters' list at any library or at Service Burlington until October 23, or when you vote in person.
At any of the three advance locations on October 17 or 20, or at any of the four locations in your ward on October 26.
One piece of ID showing your name and Burlington address, such as an Ontario driver's licence. Photo ID is not required.
No. Any Canadian citizen aged 18 or older who lives in Burlington can vote. You don't need to own or rent your home.
More Information
What to Bring
Bring your voter information letter and one piece of ID showing your name and Burlington address. Photo ID is not required.
Who Can Vote
You can vote if, on voting day, you are a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and you live in Burlington, or you or your spouse own or rent property in Burlington.
Accessible Voting
All Burlington voting locations are accessible. Online voting also lets many residents vote from home.
What to Bring
Bring your voter information letter and one piece of ID showing your name and Burlington address. Photo ID is not required.
Who Can Vote
You can vote if, on voting day, you are a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and live in Burlington (own or rent)—or you or your spouse own or rent property in Burlington.
Accessible Voting
All Burlington voting locations are accessible. Online voting also lets many residents vote from home.
This page is provided as a service to Burlington residents. For official information and any updates, visit myvote.burlington.ca or contact the City at election@burlington.ca.
When you vote,
I'd be honoured to have your support.
Steady Hands in Unsteady Times
Forward together, Burlington.
Email: marianne4mayor@gmail.com · Phone: (289) 204-1848
Office: 1440 Grahams Lane, Unit 3, off Brant Street, just south of Fairview Street.
Authorized by the campaign to Re-elect Mayor Marianne Meed Ward · Burlington, Ontario · 2026