At the end of the First Week of Voting, 19% of Eligible Voters Have Cast Their Ballots

 

Eligible voters who have not yet voted are encouraged to take time this weekend to participate in the Election and support our community. Don’t wait until the last opportunity to cast your ballot. Take your time when working through your ballot and ensure you review your choices before confirming. Once you have confirmed your vote, it cannot be changed.  

 

Vote and make your voice heard. With online and telephone voting available 24 hours per day during the voting period, voters are encouraged to plan, set a time and vote! 

 

Election Centre Locations and Hours 

To support voters throughout the election period, the City operates Election Centres where residents can: 

• Register to vote or update voter information. 
• Receive assistance with internet voting. 
• Ask questions about the election process. 
• Access voter support services. 
• Vote independently.  

 

Election Centres are available during the voting period at the locations, dates and times noted in the chart below. Election officials are also attending all long-term care and retirement facilities, the hospice, and the hospital.  

Location	Dates	Times
Heritage Place Mall  1350 16th St E	Saturday, Oct. 24 and  Sunday, Oct. 25	12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
City Hall  808 2nd Ave E	Monday, Oct. 26	12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Heritage Place Mall  1350 16th St E

Residents can find information about voter eligibility, how to vote, Election Centre locations and hours, and accessibility supports by visiting OwenSoundVotes.ca.  

 

For more information, please contact the Election Team at 519-370-7350 or elections@owensound.ca. 

 

When the Polls Close 

 

The polls close at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26. If you are at an Election Centre, in the online portal, or on the telephone voting line at 8:00 p.m., you will be able to complete and submit your ballot. After 8:00 p.m., polls will be closed.  

 

 

The public will be able to view the Unofficial 2026 Municipal and School Board Election Results on our website OwenSoundVotes.ca after 8:45 p.m. The public can also come to City Hall to view the results as soon as the voting closes, if they wish. Doors to the Council Chambers at City Hall will be open at 7:45 p.m., and unofficial results are expected to be posted in Council Chambers by 8:30 p.m. 

 

 

• Voting opened at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026.  

• Voting closes at 8 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026.  

• Voting is available by internet or telephone from any location.  

• Election Centres provide support with voter registration, updating voter information, accessibility needs, voting assistance, and independent voting.  

• Additional election information is available at OwenSoundVotes.ca. 

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