Eligible voters are asked to check the accuracy of their information as noted on the City of Peterborough voters’ list for this fall’s municipal election.
Residents can check, update or add their voter information online at registertovoteON.ca where they can confirm they’re on the voters’ list, update their name and/or address, add their name to the voter list, and add or search for a property that they own or rent.
To vote in the October 26th election, you must be a Canadian citizen, be at least 18 years old on election day, and reside in the City of Peterborough, own or rent property in the city, or be the spouse of an owner or tenant of property in the city.
Information submitted by August 12th will be included in the municipal voters’ list that the province provides to municipalities on Tuesday, September 1st. After that date, any updates or additions to the voters’ list can be made at peterboroughvotes.ca.
Students living in Peterborough while attending school may vote in the Peterborough municipal election as well as in the municipality that they consider their permanent home, provided they meet the eligibility requirements for each municipality.
Individuals experiencing homelessness, or don’t have a permanent home or fixed address, are also eligible to vote if they meet the voting requirements.
Voter notification cards will be mailed to eligible voters before voting begins and will include information about online and in-person voting. Residents who do not receive a voter notification card by October 5th can view their voter notification card online at peterboroughvotes.ca.
Online voting in the City of Peterborough opens at 10 a.m. on October 5th and closes at 8 p.m. on October 26th. Advance voting will take place on Wednesday, October 14th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Healthy Planet Arena.
For more information about the 2026 municipal election, including voter eligibility, voting options and key election dates, visit peterboroughvotes.ca.
(Written by: Paul Rellinger)
