Today is the Final Day to Vote in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections

The City of Owen Sound is reminding eligible residents that today is the final day to vote in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.

Voting by internet and telephone will remain open until 8 p.m. today, Monday, October 26, 2026. Residents who have not yet cast their ballot are encouraged to do so before voting closes. Once voting ends at 8 p.m., no additional ballots can be accepted. 

Eligible electors can vote from any location using a computer, smartphone, tablet, or touch-tone telephone. Residents who require assistance, need to update their voter information, or have questions about the voting process can visit an Election Centre today. 

Election Centres Open Today

City Hall 808 2nd Avenue East 
12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Heritage Place Mall 1350 16th Street East 
12 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Election staff will be available to assist voters, answer questions, and help eligible residents register or make corrections to their voter information before the close of voting. 

If you haven’t voted yet, now is the time to cast your ballot and have your say in our community’s future. Make your voice heard. Make your vote count.

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. 

How to View the Results

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 is also able to come to City Hall to view the results should 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.

Official election results will be certified by the Clerk and released following the completion of the required certification process by end of day Tuesday, October 27.

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

Quick Facts

• Voting closes at 8 p.m. today.

• Voting is available by internet and telephone. 

• Election Centres at City Hall and Heritage Place Mall are open today from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

• Unofficial election results will be posted on OwenSoundVotes.ca following the close of voting. 

• Official results will be certified by the Clerk following the election on Tuesday, October 27. 

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