How to Vote in the 2026 Sudbury Election
Choosing the right candidate is hard, but voting in the 2026 Sudbury election doesn’t have to be. We put together this page to share general information and answer some common questions we’ve been asked when going door-to-door.
How to Vote in the 2026 Sudbury Election
Everything You Need to Know
Register to Vote
Check to make sure you`re registered to vote in the 2026 Sudbury election first. If you haven`t received your voters card yet, see the button below. If the information is incorrect, changes can be made in person at any citizen service centre or at the one-stop shop located within Tom Davis Square.
Receive Your Voters Card
Most people will start getting thier voters card by start October 9, 2026. It will share instructions for how to vote, including a special PIN and it has your important personal details needed when you go to the polls. If it doesn`t arrive, you can still vote with an id & proof of address at any voting location
Start Early and Vote Online!
Online voting starts October 16, and goes all the way until October 26 at 8PM. You can use your phone, computer or tablet to do it, and you don`t even have to leave the house!
Get Out and Vote In Person!
Official election day is October 26, between 10am-8pm in 27 locations all across Greater Sudbury. The city offers advanced paper ballots as well on October 17 & Oct. 24, but it`s only from 10am-4pm at 4 select locations(see the button below).
General Questions You May Have
A Quick Q&A About Voting
Can Temporary or Permanent Residents Vote?
Unfortunately, only Canadian citizens can vote in elections, whether municipal, provincial, or federal.
Can I Vote As A College of University Student In Sudbury??
Yes! There is a special rule for students who may be living away from home while they attend school. As a student, you can vote in both your “home” municipality and in Sudbury. Just bring your ID and proof of address in Greater Sudbury, and you can help choose the next mayor and city council.
What If I Have a Disability Or Problems with Accessibility?
The online voting system is AODA and WCAG2.2 compliant, and it offers the following features:
- Screen readers, keyboard navigation, and text magnification
- VoiceOver and TalkBack on mobile devices
- Multiple languages on the ballot, including English and French
- Accessible video tutorials and plain language instructions
- In Sudbury, you can choose the Voting Location that is most convenient for you.
Proxy voting is also an option. If you are unable to attend a voting location in person, you have the option of appointing a Proxy to vote on your behalf. Paperwork for this process is available on the Ontario.ca website, and a municipal clerk must sign the forms before voting. A person may be a proxy for an unlimited number of family members, but it is only once for a non-family member
Before You Go...
If you`re curious about some of the hot-button topics/issues in the 2026 Sudbury election or want to learn more about things like:
- The City Budget
- The Roadmap to End Homelessness by 2030
- The Ontario Accessibility & Disability Act Compliance Guidelines
- Info on the paramedics & CUPE 4705 Crisis
Visit this page to see the reports and city precedents that have driven many of the policies & platforms this election cycle. This information matters, and we all have the right to make an informed choice when we vote.