OFFICIAL INFORMATION FIRST
Hamilton Municipal Election 2026 — Dates & Offices
Hamilton's October 26, 2026 municipal and school board election: community polls Sep 26–27 (10 a.m.–6 p.m.), advance polls, voter ID, Find my Ward, and official City of Hamilton links.
Live · City of Hamilton · Verified 2026-09-24SATURDAYSep 2610 a.m.–6 p.m. SUNDAY · AFTER CHURCHSep 2710 a.m.–6 p.m. VOTERS LISTAmend in person by October 24, 2026 CITY HALLSpecial voting October 16–23, 2026 IMPORTANTNo online or mail-in ballots
2026 Hamilton Municipal & School Board Election
HAMILTON VOTING DAY31 daysuntil October 26, 2026
ELECTION DAYMonday, October 26, 2026Mayor, 15 ward councillors, and school board trustees
COMMUNITY POLLS · 59 LOCATIONS
Saturday and Sunday. Any poll in your ward.
Saturday and Sunday · 10 a.m.–6 p.m. · Bring valid ID
The City has scheduled 59 community polls in high-density buildings and places with accessibility needs — part of more than 300 voting opportunities. Your voter information card lists the stations in your ward. A card is helpful, not required. Eight ballot-on-demand sites, including McMaster, Mohawk, and Redeemer, use their own hours.
- NEXT · COMMUNITY POLLSSep 26–2710 a.m.–6 p.m. in selected buildings and accessible locations. Vote at any poll in your ward.
- ADVANCE POLLSOct 3–410 a.m.–6 p.m. First weekend of ward advance voting.
- ADVANCE POLLSOct 10–1110 a.m.–6 p.m. Thanksgiving weekend advance voting.
- ADVANCE POLLSOct 17–1810 a.m.–6 p.m. Final weekend before election day.
- ELECTION DAYOct 26Mayor, your ward councillor, and school board trustees. Confirm hours on hamilton.ca.
City Clerk or a municipal service centre, with ID. You can also be added at a poll.
The City has listed special voting at City Hall. Confirm hours on hamilton.ca before you go.
This municipal election is in-person. Proxy voting has official rules—verify before assuming.
School boards on this ballot
- Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
- Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde
- Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
OFFICIAL
Find my ward
Official City of Hamilton ward lookup. You may vote at any poll in your ward.
Explore OFFICIALAccessibility at the polls
59 community polls, eight ballot-on-demand sites, and more than 300 voting opportunities — from the City.
Explore OFFICIALVoter eligibility
Official rules for who may vote in Hamilton's municipal election.
Explore OFFICIALCertified candidates
Nominations closed August 21. Read the City's certified list—not a campaign graphic.
Explore OFFICIALWhere and how to vote
Community polls, advance polls, election day, and proxy information from the City Clerk.
Explore LESSONWhat to bring to the poll
ID, hours, any-poll-in-your-ward, and what the City has actually said.
Explore LESSONDiscern local candidates
Offices, jurisdiction, and official lists—without an influencer scorecard.
Explore LESSONPrepare with a Kingdom-first checklist
Eligibility, calendar, and discernment without baptizing a ballot.
Explore LESSONVote with a clear conscience
Principles, evidence, prayer—and honesty about disagreement.
Explore PRAYERPray through the election
Intercede for voters, officials, opponents, and whoever wins.
ExploreWhat to verify officially
- Confirm you are an eligible elector in Hamilton (citizen, 18+, resident/owner/tenant or spouse, not prohibited).
- Find your ward with the City’s official map. You may vote at any poll in that ward.
- Bring valid ID. A voter information card is helpful, not required.
- If needed, amend the voters list in person with ID by October 24, 2026—or at a poll.
- Read certified candidates from the City of Hamilton, not a forwarded graphic.
- Vote at a community poll (Sep 26–27, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.), an advance poll, or on Monday, October 26.
ANSWERS THAT TRAVEL
Hamilton election FAQ
Official election information and voting guidance.
Voters elect the mayor, one councillor per ward (15 wards), and school board trustees for public and separate boards. Nominations closed August 21, 2026. Read certified candidates on the City of Hamilton election site.