Internet Voting

Fact: Internet voting systems used by municipalities employ multiple layers of security, including encryption, authentication controls, and independent testing. These measures are designed to protect voter privacy and ensure the integrity of the election.

Fact: When using the internet to vote, your vote is instantly encrypted and stored with no possibility of your vote being traced back to your identity, just like a traditional paper ballot.

Fact: Ballots are separated from voter identity once they are cast. The system is designed so that individual votes cannot be linked to a specific voter.

Fact: Internet voting is offered as an additional voting option. Paper ballot voting will remain available only on Voting Day (October 26, 2026) for those who prefer that method.

Fact: The system is designed to be user-friendly and accessible. Clear instructions are provided, and support is available to assist voters throughout the voting period.

Fact: Internet voting is designed for ease of use and can be completed using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Assistance and alternative voting options are available for anyone who prefers not to vote online.

Fact: Internet voting systems are designed to accurately record and count votes while reducing the risk of human error associated with manual ballot handling.

Fact: Internet voting systems include safeguards such as voter authentication, audit processes, and system monitoring to help detect and prevent fraud.

Eligible voters in Oshawa who are registered to vote in the municipal election now have the option to vote online.

You can vote online from anywhere with a reliable internet connection, including your home, workplace, or while travelling. There is no need to visit a physical voting location to vote online.

Internet voting is a secure and convenient way for eligible voters to cast their ballot online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. It is an alternative to voting in person by paper ballot and allows voters to participate from any location.

Internet voting is offered to improve accessibility, convenience, and voter participation. It provides an additional voting option for residents who may face barriers to in-person voting, such as mobility challenges, work schedules, or travel.

Eligible voters will receive a Voter Instruction Letter from the City of Oshawa prior to the voting period. The letter will include information on how to register to receive a voting code to securely cast your ballot online.

Yes. The internet voting system uses industry-standard security measures to protect voter privacy and the integrity of the election. Votes are encrypted, and the system is designed so that ballots cannot be linked back to individual voters.