A public guide to the 2026 Toronto municipal election
Take Note
Welcome! This site is an independent, non-partisan guide to the 2026 Toronto municipal election. It is being built ahead of election day, so some sections are previews and will fill in as candidates register and information is reviewed.
Everything on this site relates to the October 2026 municipal election, when Toronto voters will elect a mayor, 25 ward councillors, and school trustees.
Content here is for voter education only. Placeholder text and sample candidates appear while the guide is under construction.
Toronto 2026
One city, 25 wards, 26 races.
Every Toronto voter elects the mayor plus one councillor for their ward. Not sure which ward you live in? Enter your postal code, or hover over the interactive map to see ward names and click your ward to view the races on your ballot.
What's at stake
5 big issues facing the city
Mark your calendar
Election day is Monday, October 26, 2026
- Nominations close
- Aug 15Last day for candidates to register
- Advance voting
- TBDDates to be announced
- Who can vote
- 18+Eligible Toronto residents
- Election date
- Oct 26Polls open 10 am – 8 pm
21 candidates