{
  "id": 11016208,
  "title": "Toronto votes Oct. 26: What you need to know to cast your ballot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/toronto-votes-oct-26-what-you-need-to-know-to-cast-your-ballot",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T18:38:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/09/30/toronto-municipal-elections-how-to-vote/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Toronto will hold its municipal elections on October 26, 2023, in what Canada's largest city calls one of its most crucial elections. Toronto residents will not only choose their next mayor but also representatives on City Council and determine how the city allocates its funds. Eligible voters must be Canadian citizens aged 18 or older, residing in Toronto or owning/renting property within the city, with no restrictions on voting according to law.\n\nTo participate, you must be registered on the voter's list. The deadline for making changes to the list was October 11, 7 p.m., while updates can be made on election day at polling stations. You can verify your registration and obtain a voter information card (VIC) through the City of Toronto's MyVote tool. The deadline for receiving VICs was September 20.\n\nVoting options include casting your ballot in your ward on election day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., during advance polls from October 6 to October 11, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., or via mail-in voting with packages due by October 14 at 12 p.m. The voter's list deadline for additions or changes is 7 p.m. on October 11, while adjustments can only be made at the voting location thereafter.\n\nYou can vote using any identification document with your name and Toronto address, such as a Canadian or Ontario government-issued ID, hospital records, tax documents, bank statements, utility bills, employment documents, or other employer-provided paperwork. Additionally, having your voter identification card can expedite the process, but it's not mandatory to bring it. For more details about Toronto's municipal elections, including candidates, visit the provided link.",
  "summary": "Toronto goes to the polls on Oct. 26 in Canada’s largest municipal election, where Torontonians get to decide not only who their next mayor will be, but also who will represent them in City Council and ultimately how the City prioritizes where it spends its money. You can vote in Toronto’s municipal elections if you […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}