Lakeshore's Municipal Election Is Coming Up!

With the 2026 Municipal Election taking place on Monday, October 26, the Municipality of Lakeshore is reminding eligible voters to make a plan to cast their ballot!

Eligible voters will elect a Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Ward Councillors, as well as school board trustees. Those elected to Lakeshore Council will serve the Municipality for the 2026–2030 term. For a full list of candidates in the upcoming election, visit Lakeshore.ca/CandidateList.

Where to Vote

Election Day voting will be open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at locations throughout Lakeshore. Voters must attend the voting location assigned to them, which is listed on their Voter Information Card.

Residents who are registered to vote but have not received a Voter Information Card, or need help confirming their voting location, can:

• Use the Voting Location Map Tool available at Lakeshore.ca/WhereToVote
• Contact the Public Service Unit at 519-728-2700

What Is Needed to Vote

To vote, a residents must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old on Election Day, and identification showing their name and qualifying Lakeshore address. A Voter Information Card is helpful but is not required to vote.

All voters should bring at least two pieces of identification. Acceptable forms of identification include Ontario driver’s licence, Health Card (photo card), and Photo Card.

For a full list of acceptable forms of identification, please visit Lakeshore.ca/VoterIDList.

Third-Party Advertising

Individuals, corporations, and trade unions that wish to incur expenses for third-party election advertising must register before doing so. More information about registration requirements and registered third-party advertisers is available on the Municipality’s website at Lakeshore.ca/ThirdPartyAdvertiser.

Election Results

Unofficial election results will be posted following the close of voting on Election Day and may be available on the night of October 26, 2026. Certified results will be posted following the required review and certification process. Candidates, residents, and local media can find results at Lakeshore.ca/ElectionResults as well as posted to Lakeshore's social media accounts.

Additional questions about the election can be directed to the Lakeshore Elections Team at Elections@Lakeshore.ca or by phone at 519-728-2700.

Facility Closures and Service Impacts

During Election Day, the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre's community pools, gymnasium, and program rooms will be closed, and all recreation programs cancelled. Ice rink rentals and programming will continue as scheduled.

Lakeshore's Public Service Unit will be available throughout Election Day in-person (at the ATRC and Town Hall) and over the phone at 519-728-2700.