City Talk Fall 2026 - Election Editon
City Talk is the City of Burlington's publication featuring City news and updates.
Ready to vote?
This issue of City Talk has everything you need to know about the election. From how to vote and who is running to important changes to some ward boundaries, we’ve got you covered.
Burlington is an amazing city with a great quality of life. When you vote, you help make our city even better. Visit our dedicated election website for more information and reach out with questions by email or by phone at 905-335-7777. We are here to help you vote!
Know your candidates
Before you vote, take time to learn about the candidates running for City Council and school board trustee. Visit the election website and select the For Voters tab to find candidate names, contact information and links to candidate websites where available.
Make a Voting Plan
- a Canadian citizen
- at least 18 years old
- living in Burlington, or
- not living in Burlington, but you or your spouse own or rent property in Burlington
Being on the Voters' List makes in-person voting faster and ensures you receive a voter information letter in the mail. The letter contains important information about advance voting and Voting Day dates, times and locations.
- To confirm you are on the Voters’ List, visit the election website
- If your information needs to be updated or added to the list, visit the Service Burlington counter on the first floor of City Hall, 426 Brant St. during business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) up to Oct. 23 or go to a voting location during advance voting (Oct. 17 and 20) or on Voting Day (Oct. 26).
Minor changes to Burlington’s ward boundary structure were approved in May 2025 following a Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review. The ward boundary changes affect Wards 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Check the new ward boundary map online to see if your ward has changed.
Information Letters contain important voting information about how to vote online and in-person voting dates, times and locations.
There are four ways to vote in the upcoming election:
- online, using internet voting: Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. to Oct. 23 at 8 p.m.*
- in person at advance polls: Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- in person on Voting Day: Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- by proxy: visit the election website for details
*To complete the online voting process, voters will follow a two-step verification process by email or text message.
In-person advance voting
In-person advance voting on Oct. 17 and Oct. 20 is available at three locations. Eligible voters can vote at
any voting location.
- Skyway Community Centre - 129 Kenwood Ave.
- Burlington Seniors’ Centre - 2285 New St.
- Tansley Woods Community Centre - 1996 Itabashi Way
Voting Day
On Voting Day, Oct. 26, there are 24 in-person voting locations, four in each ward. Eligible voters can vote at any voting location in their ward. Visit the election website to see a list of voting locations by ward.
Key Dates
| Dates | Election Information |
|---|---|
| Oct. 14 - 23, 2026 | Online voting open |
| Oct. 17 and 20, 2026 | In-person advance voting at three locations |
| Oct. 26, 2026 | Voting Day |
| Week of Oct. 26, 2026 | Official election results declared |
| Nov. 16, 2026 | Inaugural meeting of City Council |
Which wards are changing?
The boundary changes affect Wards 1, 2, 3, and 4. Check the map below or type your address into the City’s interactive map to see if your ward has changed.
Consider voting online
Online voting is secure and confidential, with two-factor authentication and secure servers located in Canada.
The online voting period runs from Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m. to Friday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. Eligible electors will receive a Voter Information Letter by mail in early October. The letter will include instructions and the link to cast your vote online.
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