08/30/2026
Milton 2026 Election: Who Can Vote and How Can You Cast Your Ballot?
As the 2026 municipal election in the Town of Milton approaches, the town is preparing to offer voters several options for casting their ballots, including voting in person, by mail, or through a voting proxy. A number of requirements and procedures must be understood by voters before heading to the polls.
The election rules determine who is eligible to vote, the documents required to prove identity, as well as key dates and the various voting methods available.
Who Can Vote in the 2026 Milton Election?
You can vote in the 2026 election if you meet the following requirements:
You are a Canadian citizen.
You are at least 18 years old.
You are a resident of the Town of Milton.
Or, you are not a resident of Milton but you or your spouse own or rent property within the town.
You are not prohibited from voting under any law.
A voter may not cast a ballot more than once, regardless of the number of properties they own or rent in Milton.
The town encourages voters to review the eligibility requirements outlined in the 2026 Voter’s Guide – Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections to ensure that they meet all the necessary requirements.
Who Is Not Eligible to Vote?
Certain individuals and entities are not permitted to participate in the election, including:
A person serving a sentence in a penal or correctional institution.
Corporations.
A person acting as an executor, trustee, or in another representative capacity, except when acting as a voting proxy.
A person convicted of a corrupt practice described in Section 90(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.
How Can You Vote?
The Town of Milton provides eligible voters with several ways to cast their ballots, depending on their circumstances.
Voting in Person
Voters can cast their ballots in person during the advance voting days, scheduled for October 12–15, 2026, or on Election Day, October 26, 2026.
The locations of voting places for advance voting and Election Day will be announced at a later date.
It is important to note that if your name does not appear on the voters’ list, this does not necessarily mean that you have lost your right to vote. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may still be able to cast your ballot.
Voting by Mail
Voting by mail will be an alternative option available to eligible voters who prefer not to vote in person.
The Town of Milton is expected to publish more details about this option at a later date, including how to request a vote-by-mail kit, as well as the deadlines and key dates associated with the process.
Voting by Proxy
If you are unable to vote in person or by mail, you can appoint another person to vote on your behalf. This person is known as a voting proxy.
The proxy must be someone you trust who is eligible to vote in the Town of Milton. The proxy will cast the ballot on behalf of the voter who appointed them.
Voters will be able to appoint voting proxies beginning September 1, 2026, during regular business hours.
To complete the appointment process, the Appointment of Voting Proxy – Form 3 must be completed and signed by both the voter and the proxy. The form must be certified by the Clerk before Election Day, meaning before 4:30 p.m. on October 26, 2026.
The Municipal Clerk will also require original, certified, or authenticated copies of valid identification documents for both the applicant and the voter who will be voting by proxy before the proxy appointment can be approved.
The authentication of these documents must be completed in person at Town Hall, 150 Mary Street, Milton.
Important Rules for Voting by Proxy
There are several conditions to keep in mind when using this option:
Both the proxy and the person who appointed them must be included on the voters’ list.
A person acting as a proxy for another voter may not vote on behalf of more than one person, unless they are voting for a relative.
Executors, trustees, and other individuals voting in a representative capacity must submit an approved proxy form.
Voter Notification Cards
Voter notification cards are expected to be mailed in late September 2026.
The card will contain important information, including the advance voting dates and the location of the voting place assigned to the voter.
The town recommends that voters bring their voter notification card with them on Election Day when they go to the voting place, as it may help speed up the voting process.
However, not receiving a voter notification card does not prevent an eligible voter from casting a ballot.
What Documents Are Required to Prove Your Identity?
Voters must bring identification with them when they go to the voting place.
If a voter’s name is already on the voters’ list, they only need to provide one piece of identification showing their name and address.
The identification document does not have to include a photograph.
Examples of accepted identification include:
An Ontario driver’s licence.
An Ontario Photo Card.
A cancelled personal cheque.
An insurance policy or insurance statement.
Any other document included on Ontario’s list of accepted voter identification documents.
Voting Procedures
For complete details on how the voting process is conducted, voters can refer to the 2026 Municipal Election Voting Procedures, which outlines the steps and rules governing the electoral process.
Accessibility and Inclusion Plan
The Town of Milton has also developed a plan to ensure that the 2026 municipal election is accessible, inclusive, and respectful to all voters and candidates.
The plan focuses on identifying barriers that may prevent or make it difficult for people to participate in the electoral process, as well as working to remove and prevent those barriers.
It also outlines the forms of support and services that will be available to
