2026 Municipal Election
Where to Vote
Whether you want to vote early on campus or cast your ballot on Election Day, there are several ways to vote in Hamilton’s 2026 Municipal Election. Explore your options below and find the one that works best for you.
Ballot on Demand
Want to vote early without leaving campus? McMaster University will host a Ballot on Demand poll on October 2 from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Ballot on Demand allows eligible Hamilton voters to cast their ballot at a designated location, regardless of which ward they live in. Your ballot for your home ward will be printed for you once your eligibility and identity are verified.
McMaster University
Friday, October 2, 2026 · 10 AM to 5 PM
L.R. Wilson, Room 1003 (Community Room)
1280 Main Street West, Hamilton
Advance Polling
Vote early on October 3 and 4, October 10 and 11, or October 17 and 18. Advance polls are open from 10 AM to 6 PM.
You can vote at the advance poll in your ward. All advance polls have assistive technology.
Ward 1 Advance Poll
Dalewood Recreation Centre
1152 Main Street West, Hamilton
Election Day
Monday, October 26, 2026
Eligible voters can cast a ballot at any Election Day polling location in their ward. Most polls are open from 10 AM to 8 PM; check the City map for the hours at your chosen location.
Before You Go
Bring one accepted piece of identification showing your name and qualifying address. You do not need your voter information card.
City of Hamilton voter information · Checked September 29, 2026.