How to Vote in Brampton’s 2026 Municipal Election: Dates, ID and Locations

Here is how to vote in Brampton: advance voting is under way, with more days this weekend and on October 16 and 17, before Election Day on Monday, October 26. Voters will choose a mayor, city councillors, regional councillors and school board trustees. The City of Brampton runs the election, and the details below come from its official election pages.

Key dates at a glance

• Advance voting: October 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17 (October 9 has already passed)
• Election Day: Monday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here’s when and where to find the results.

Advance voting hours and locations

You can vote at any advance voting location in Brampton, no matter which ward you live in. See the 10 advance voting locations for October 16 and 17.

• Friday, October 9: noon to 8 p.m., at City Hall only (already held)
• Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at five locations, including City Hall and the Century Gardens, Cassie Campbell, Greenbriar and Gore Meadows centres
• Friday, October 16: noon to 8 p.m., at ten locations, one in each ward
• Saturday, October 17: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the same ten locations

The City’s Where Do I Vote? page shows the full list of locations. Confirm your location there before you head out.

How to vote in Brampton: what to bring

• Acceptable identification showing your name and Brampton address.
• Your voter notice, if you received one in the mail. It speeds things up, but it is not required and does not count as ID.

Didn’t get a notice? You can still vote. Check that you’re on the Voters’ List using the City’s Am I On the List? tool. Our guide to getting on Brampton’s voters’ list covers the steps if you’re missing. If your information is missing or wrong, you can update it at City Hall or at a voting location.

Who can vote

To vote in Brampton you generally need to be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and either live in Brampton or own or rent property in the city (or be the spouse of someone who does). Check the City’s voter FAQs if you’re unsure about your situation.

Voting on Election Day

On October 26, voting runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Election Day you vote at a location in your own ward, and your voter notice lists the locations for your ward. If you’re not sure of your ward, our ward map guide shows how to find it. Our Election Day voting guide covers hours, ID and how to find your voting place.

Can’t make it in person?

• Proxy voting: you can appoint another eligible Brampton voter to cast your ballot for you.
• Home voting: appointments are available for eligible voters who can’t go to a voting location. Check brampton.ca for how to book.

Accessibility

All voting locations are accessible. Voters can use touchscreen voting units, and the City lists tools such as audio ballots with headphones, Braille keypads and sip-and-puff devices.

Why turnout matters

In 2022, just over 24.5 per cent of eligible Brampton voters cast a ballot, down from 34.5 per cent in 2018, according to City data. Local government decides things that affect daily life, like property taxes, roads, transit, parks and permits. Mayor Patrick Brown has confirmed he is running for a third term, and the ballot will also include candidates for council and school boards. See the full list of mayor candidates, the councillor candidates in each ward and what strong mayor powers allow.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need my voter notice to vote? No. It helps staff serve you faster, but you can vote with acceptable ID alone.

Can I vote at any location during advance voting? Yes. During advance voting you can use any location in the city. On October 26, you vote at a location in your ward.

What if I didn’t receive a voter notice? Check the Voters’ List online, then bring acceptable ID showing your name and Brampton address.

What if I can’t vote in person? Ask someone eligible to vote as your proxy, or ask about a home voting appointment.

Brampton Brief will update this guide as the election approaches. Official information is on the City’s election website. Another City decision affecting drivers: see our explainer on Brampton speed camera tickets.