Paper ballots available on Voting Day in Oshawa

Voters who prefer to cast a paper ballot may do so on Voting Day, Monday, October 26, between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. at a Voter Assistance Centre (V.A.C.) in their ward. Paper ballots are only available on Voting Day. Voters are encouraged to confirm their ward and identify their preferred V.A.C. before October 26.

Voting by paper ballot

Voters may visit any V.A.C. in their ward on Monday, October 26 to cast a paper ballot. All Voting Day V.A.C.s are open between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Voters are reminded to bring their Voter Information Letter (Letter) that was mailed to them and an acceptable piece of I.D. to the V.A.C. Voters who have misplaced or did not receive their Letter may still vote by bringing an acceptable piece of I.D.

Voters are encouraged to confirm their ward and review Voting Day V.A.C. locations at oshawa.ca/Voters#votingday.

Need assistance voting?

In addition to providing paper ballots on Voting Day, Election Officials at V.A.C.s are available to assist voters with internet voting using a City-provided device.

Voters attending a V.A.C. to vote online should bring their Letter, an acceptable piece of I.D. and either a phone to receive a text message or access to their email to receive their Voting PIN and the link to the secure voting website.

Review how to vote online now.

Voting online remains available

Online voting is still available 24 hours a day until 8 p.m., Monday, October 26 and can be completed using a computer, tablet or smartphone with internet access.

To vote online, voters must complete the voter registration using the information in their Letter, which provides access to their voting PIN and the link to the secure voting website. Review how to vote online now.

Please note: voter registration must be completed no later than 6 p.m. on Voting Day (Monday, October 26) to cast a ballot online.

Voting by Proxy

Voters who wish to vote by paper ballot on Voting Day but are unable to attend a Voter Assistance Centre in person may appoint a voting proxy to vote on their behalf.

Proxy voting can only be completed with a paper ballot and as a result is only available on Voting Day (Monday, October 26).

A voter must be on the Voters’ List to appoint a proxy. To appoint a proxy, a voter must complete the Voters’ Form - Appointment of Voting Proxy (the Form). The Form must be picked up at the City Hall V.A.C. (50 Centre St. S.) completed and then returned to City Hall for certification.

Eligibility requirements, instructions and additional details are available on the Voters webpage.

You may be wondering…

Before casting a ballot, voters may wish to:

• Find out what to do if they don’t have their Voter Information Letter.
• Confirm their ward.
• Review the list of candidates.
• Find a Voter Assistance Centre.
• Learn more about the election process.

For more information on the 2026 Municipal & School Board Elections, please visit voteoshawa.ca or contact the Office of the City Clerk at 905-436-5639 or by email vote@oshawa.ca.