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Hamilton Election 2026

How to vote

Election Day, advance voting and every way to vote in Hamilton, in the City of Hamilton's own words.

At a glance
Election Day
October 26, 2026, 10 am to 8 pm (most polls)
Advance polls
3–4, 10–11 and 17–18 October 2026, 10 am to 6 pm
Ballot on Demand polls (any ward)
City Hall: 13–16 and 19–23 October 2026, 9 am to 4 pm

Advance polls

3–4, 10–11 and 17–18 October 2026, 10 am to 6 pm

October 3 & 4, 2026 from 10 am to 6 pm. October 10 & 11, 2026 from 10 am to 6 pm. October 17 & 18, 2026 from 10 am to 6 pm. All Advance Polls will have assistive technology.

WardLocationAddress
1Dalewood Recreation Centre1152 Main Street West, Hamilton
2Bennetto Recreation Centre450 Hughson Street North, Hamilton
3Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre876 Cannon Street East, Hamilton
4Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre1709 Main Street East, Hamilton
5Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre150 Violet Drive, Hamilton
6Huntington Park Recreation Centre87 Brentwood Drive, Hamilton
7Sackville Hill Seniors Centre780 Upper Wentworth Street, Hamilton
8Westmount Recreation Centre35 Lynbrook Drive, Hamilton
9Valley Park Recreation Centre970 Paramount Drive, Stoney Creek
10Stoney Creek Municipal Building777 Highway 8, Stoney Creek
11Glanbrook Arena4300 Binbrook Road, Glanbrook
12Ancaster Rotary Centre385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster
13Dundas Lions Memorial Community10 Market Street South, Dundas
14Chedoke Twin Pad Arena91 Chedmac Drive, Hamilton
15Flamborough Seniors Centre163 Dundas Street East, Flamborough

As published by the City of Hamilton.

Ballot on Demand polls (any ward)

City Hall: 13–16 and 19–23 October 2026, 9 am to 4 pm

A ballot on demand allows for citizens to vote at a site that is convenient to them, regardless of where they live in Hamilton.

LocationAddressDateHours
Limeridge Mall999 Upper Wentworth StreetSeptember 28, 202610 am to 5 pm
Redeemer University777 Garner Road East - Executive Dining Halls A & BSeptember 29, 202610 am to 5 pm
McMaster University1280 Main Street West - L.R.Wilson 1003 Community RoomOctober 2, 202610 am to 5 pm
Mohawk College135 Fennell Avenue West - E Wing, Room EA312October 5, 202610 am to 5 pm
Venture Centre155 Cannon Street EastOctober 6, 202610 am to 3 pm
Hamilton Regional Indian Centre34 Ottawa Street NorthOctober 7, 202610 am to 5 pm
Neighbour to Neighbour28 Athens StreetOctober 8, 202612 pm to 6:30 pm
YWCA Hamilton Active Living Centre 55+75 MacNab Street SouthOctober 9, 20269 am to 12 pm
YWCA Hamilton Main Floor75 MacNab Street SouthOctober 9, 20261 to 4 pm
City Hall - Room 192/19371 Main Street WestOctober 13 to 16, 20269 am to 4 pm
City Hall - Room 192/19371 Main Street WestOctober 19 to 23, 20269 am to 4 pm

As published by the City of Hamilton.

Election Day

Monday 26 October 2026

Most polls are open from 10 am to 8 pm. For the 2026 Municipal Election, eligible voters will be permitted to vote at any polling station in their ward.

As published by the City of Hamilton.

Voting proxy

Under Section 44 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 voters who are unable to vote for any reason on any of the available voting days, can appoint another eligible elector (A Voting Proxy) to vote on your behalf. To appoint a Voting Proxy, an Appointment for Voting Proxy - Form 3 must be completed and certified by the City Clerk or Designate.

As published by the City of Hamilton.

Mail-in voting will not be available during the 2026 Municipal Election.

Who can vote

  • Reside in the local municipality or are the owner or tenant of land here, or the spouse of an owner or tenant AND
  • Are a Canadian citizen AND
  • Are at least 18 years old AND
  • Are not prohibited from voting by law.

What to bring, and the voters’ list

Heading to the polls? Bring one piece of ID with your name and home address. No voter card needed.

Am I on the Voters List?

The City of Hamilton is the authority for voting places, the voters’ list and accessibility arrangements — see the Municipal Election pages.

Sources

Every factual claim above traces to one of these documents.

  1. City of Hamilton

    Where to Vote

    Retrieved October 8, 2026

  2. City of Hamilton

    Voting Proxy

    Retrieved October 8, 2026

  3. City of Hamilton

    Voters

    Retrieved October 8, 2026

  4. City of Hamilton

    Voter Eligibility

    Retrieved October 8, 2026

HamiltonIQ does not endorse, recommend, rank or score candidates. Every candidate in the same race is presented under the same structure, in the order the clerk’s official list gives them. How we cover the election.

Last verified . Voting details can change; confirm with the City of Hamilton before you vote.