Media Release - October 5, 2026 - Voter Information Letters Mailed for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election

Media Release - October 5, 2026

KINCARDINE, ON – Voter Information Letters have been mailed to eligible electors for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections. The election period is from October 19 to 26, 2026.

Watch your mail over the coming days and keep your Voter Information Letter in a safe place.

Your Voter Information Letter includes:

  • Voting instructions;
  • A unique Personal Identification Number (PIN) required to access the voting system; and
  • Information about voting assistance.

You will need your Voter Information Letter and PIN to vote.

Voting opens on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and closes on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. Electors may vote from anywhere online or by telephone at any time during the voting period.

Need Assistance?

The Voter Help Centre, located at 1475 Concession 5, Kincardine (Municipal Administration Centre) can assist with:

  • Updating voter information;
  • Accessing the voting system;
  • Using internet or telephone voting; and
  • General election questions.

Computers will be available for electors who wish to vote online.

Haven't Received Your Voter Information Letter?

Eligible voters who have not received their Voter Information Letter by October 9th should contact the Clerk's Department as soon as possible.  

Municipality of Kincardine
1475 Concession 5, Kincardine
Phone: 519-396-3468 x7113
Email:
voterhelpdesk@kincardine.ca

If you are not on the voters' list, you may be added by visiting the Municipal Office 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.

For more information about the 2026 Municipal Election, including Voter Help Centre hours and election updates, visit www.kincardine.ca/election.

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

Voter Help Desk Hours

Come visit us Thanksgiving weekend:

  • Davidson Centre: October 10, 2026 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
  • Tiverton Sports Centre: October 11, 2026 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

During the Election Period

A Help Centre, located at the Municipal Administration Centre, 1475 Concession 5, Kincardine, will be available to voters throughout the voting period October 19 – 26, 2026 during the following hours:

  • 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.

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