Make your mark: Vote today in the 2026 municipal and school board election
Kitchener, ON - Today, residents across Ontario, including Kitchener, will shape their community’s future by voting in the 2026 municipal and school board election.
From local roads, parks and community programs to regional services and school board representation, the decisions made by elected officials have an impact on everyday life.
Before you head to your voting location:
You must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and live in Kitchener, own or rent property in Kitchener, or be the spouse of an owner or tenant.
Cast your ballot between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on October 26.
Before you leave home, find your voting location. You can vote anywhere in your ward on Election Day.
If you're not on the voters list, you can still vote if you're eligible. Bring identification showing your name and current address.
Review the candidates running in your ward and school board positions before casting your ballot.
Whether this is your first municipal election or you've voted for years, every ballot helps shape the future of our community.
Visit KitchenerVotes.ca for voting locations, voter information and election results.
Make your mark. Local matters.
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Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.