{
  "id": 14777486,
  "title": "How to vote in the Winnipeg municipal election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/how-to-vote-in-the-winnipeg-municipal-election",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T19:53:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/civic-election/2026/10/15/winnipeg-election-2026-how-to-vote"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the upcoming Winnipeg municipal election, residents will be voting on Oct. 28 to choose their council members and school board representatives. To participate, one must be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old on election day. For those seeking to vote in a mayoral or councillor race, proof of name and address is required. This can be demonstrated through a single piece of identification, such as a voter's notice, driver's license, or passport, or two documents that combine to establish the necessary information. Those who are not residents of the school division are ineligible to vote for school trustees, while registered landowners who don't reside in the area also face voting restrictions. Voters can confirm their eligibility through the City of Winnipeg's voter list. Should a voter not appear on this list, they may still cast their ballot provided they meet the necessary requirements. Proof of identity will be necessary at the polling station, and an oath must be taken before casting a ballot.",
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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."
}