Media Release - October 19, 2026 - Voting Period Now Open for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election

KINCARDINE, ON – Voting is officially underway for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.

The Voting Period opens Monday, October 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and will remain open until Monday, October 26, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. Electors can cast their ballot by telephone or internet anytime, anywhere during the voting period.

How to Cast Your Ballot

Electors can vote online or by telephone anytime during the voting period, from anywhere. To cast your ballot online, visit www.kincardine.ca/elections and follow the link to the online voting system, or use the telephone voting instructions provided in your Voter Information Letter (VIL). You will need your VIL and unique Voting PIN to access the voting system.

With several days available to cast your ballot, electors are strongly encouraged to vote early at a time that is convenient for them. 

Haven’t Received Your Voter Information Letter? 

Eligible voters who have not received their Voter Information Letter by Monday, October 19, 2026, will need to contact the Clerk’s Department as soon as possible:

Municipality of Kincardine Clerk’s Department
1475 Concession 5, Kincardine
Phone: 519-396-3468 ext. 7113
Email: voterhelpdesk@kincardine.ca

If you are not on the Voters’ List, you may be added by visiting the Municipal Office or a Voter Help Desk in person. You will be required to complete an Application to Amend the Voters’ List – Form EL15 and provide identification showing your name and qualifying address.

Need Help Voting? Voter Help Desk Available

Electors who have questions about voting, have not received their Voter Information Letter, or require assistance accessing the voting system are able to contact the Voter Help Desk, located at the Municipal Administration Centre, during the voting period:

• Monday October 19, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday October 20, 2026 to Friday October 23, 2026 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday October 24, 2026 and Sunday October 25, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Monday October 26, 2026 – 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Municipal staff are available to help ensure eligible electors have the information they need to participate in the election. 

For more information about the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, including election updates, electors are encouraged to visit www.kincardine.ca/elections  or contact the Clerk’s Department.

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Media Inquiries:
Jennifer Lawrie, Clerk
Municipality of Kincardine
519-396-3468 x 7111
jlawrie@kincardine.ca