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Toronto Election 2026: Record Advance Voting Turnout
In brief
A record 222,550 eligible voters cast ballots during six days of advance voting in Toronto’s 2026 municipal election, from October 6 to 11, City of Toronto figures show. That is nearly double the 115,911 advance votes in 2022, CityNews reports. Election day is Monday, October 26.
How many people voted early in Toronto? 222,550, a record. The busiest day was Sunday, Oct 11, with 53,363 voters, followed by Saturday, Oct 10, with 39,181, according to the city figures reported by CityNews.
How does it compare with past Toronto elections?
Advance turnout was 115,911 in 2022 and 124,299 in 2018. In the 2023 mayoral by-election, 129,745 people voted early.
When is Toronto’s election day 2026?
Voting day is Monday, October 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ontario municipalities, including many across the GTA and Hamilton, vote the same day. Check your voting location with the City of Toronto’s election pages.
Who is running for mayor?
The latest Nanos poll shows Olivia Chow ahead of Brad Bradford among decided voters; see our Toronto mayor poll post and the elections hub.
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Why it matters
Higher early turnout can signal a more engaged electorate in Canada’s largest city.
People also ask
When is the Toronto municipal election 2026?
Monday, October 26, 2026, with polls open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Can I still vote early in Toronto?
Advance voting ran Oct 6–11, 2026. Check the City of Toronto election site for election-day options.
Sources
- CityNews Toronto: More than 200,000 Torontonians voted in advance polls for municipal election
- Ontario.ca: Municipal elections
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