To vote in Hamilton, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18, and live in Hamilton, own or rent property here, or be the spouse of an owner or tenant. You must also be legally permitted to vote.

Full eligibility requirements

You must be at least 18 years old to vote in the municipal election. As long as you are 18 by election day, on October 26th, you are eligible to vote!

Hamilton voters elect a Mayor, a City Councillor for their ward, and school board trustees based on their school support.

Learn about the municipal and school board ballot

Bring one piece of accepted ID showing your name and address. You do not need a voter card! Accepted documents include an Ontario driver’s licence, Ontario photo card, certain government documents, or a lease/rental agreement.

Check accepted identification

Yes. McMaster is hosting a Ballot on Demand poll on October 2 from 10 AM to 5 PM in L.R. Wilson, Room 1003 (Community Room). Eligible Hamilton voters can use this poll regardless of which Hamilton ward they live in.

See official campus polling details

No. Online and mail-in voting are not available for Hamilton’s 2026 municipal election.

See available voting options

Use the City of Hamilton’s official ward finder to look up your address.

Eligible voters can be added to the voters list at a poll on any voting day. Bring accepted identification. The City also offers in-person options to amend your information before Election Day.

Voters list and amendment information