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Follow three simple steps to\u00a0get ready to vote.<\/p>\nThe City of Mississauga is helping first-time voters get ready for the Municipal Election on October 26, 2026. <\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFollow three simple steps to\u00a0get ready to vote.<\/p>\n
Voting is how you help choose the people who make decisions about the services you use every day. This includes\u00a0roads, transit, parks, libraries, recreation programs, housing and how tax dollars are spent.<\/p>\n
Mississauga is one of Canada\u2019s most diverse cities. To help more residents feel ready to vote, the City is sharing clear and accessible election information in languages often spoken in Mississauga. These include Arabic, French, Polish, Punjabi, Traditional Chinese and Urdu. \u00a0<\/p>\n
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The City wants to make voting possible for everyone.
\nVoting supports are available \u00a0<\/p>\n
The\u00a0City\u00a0wants to make\u00a0voting\u00a0possible\u00a0for everyone. Accessible voting locations,\u00a0voting technology, assistive devices\u00a0and support from trained election staff\u00a0are\u00a0available.\u00a0If you are voting for the first time,\u00a0there are three simple steps to help you\u00a0with\u00a0the process. Follow these, and you will\u00a0know what to bring and feel\u00a0ready to vote.\u00a0<\/p>\n
New to Mississauga\u00a0or new to voting?\u00a0Here are three simple steps to\u00a0get ready:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Can you vote in the 2026 Municipal Election?<\/p>\n
Before Election Day, make sure you can vote. Check that your information is on the voters\u2019 list. If your name is on the voters\u2019 list, your voter notification card will be mailed in September 2026. The voter notification card shows when and where you can vote. Having the card with you will help make voting faster. For details about who can vote, the voters\u2019 list and voter notification cards, visit mississauga.ca\/elections<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Planning ahead\u00a0<\/p>\n You can help make voting easier by getting ready before you leave home. Bring your voter notification card, if you get one in the mail, and plan ahead for your trip. Check where you can vote before you go. Give yourself extra time. Depending on lineups, you may need to pack your patience. When you get to the voting place, look for voting signs and wayfinding signs to help you find the voting area.\u00a0<\/p>\n What to bring to vote<\/p>\n When you go to a voting place, bring one piece of acceptable\u00a0identification<\/a>\u00a0(ID), listed by the Ontario government,\u00a0that shows your name and address.\u00a0During advance\u00a0voting\u2014dates set up to vote before October 26\u2014you\u00a0can vote at any\u00a0voting place in Mississauga. On Election Day, you must vote in\u00a0the ward where you live or own property.<\/p>\n Examples of ID\u00a0that are good to use\u00a0are:\u00a0<\/p>\n Ontario driver\u2019s licence\u00a0 Voting by proxy\u00a0<\/p>\n If you\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0vote in person, you\u00a0can\u00a0ask someone to vote\u00a0for you. This is called voting by proxy.\u00a0First,\u00a0complete\u00a0an\u00a0Appointment for Voting Proxy form<\/a>.\u00a0Then, have the form\u00a0certified\u00a0by the City of Mississauga\u00a0before 5 p.m. on Election Day.\u00a0<\/p>\n Here\u2019s\u00a0what you need to vote by proxy:\u00a0<\/p>\n You and\u00a0the person voting for you\u00a0will\u00a0complete\u00a0the\u00a0Appointment for Voting Proxy Form.<\/a>\u00a0 Be part of your community\u00a0<\/p>\n Voting is a simple but powerful way to take part in your community. If you can vote, take time to learn about the election, check your information and make a plan to vote.<\/p>\n Learn more\u00a0<\/p>\n Learn more about voting in the 2026 Municipal Election, including who can vote, what ID is needed, places to vote, having someone vote for you, accessible voting and key dates. Read more about the 2026 Municipal Election<\/a>.<\/p>\n Digital assets and downloads<\/p>\n Download assets from the 2026 Municipal Election<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
Media contact<\/p>\n City of Mississauga Media Relations
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\nanother\u00a0document included on the\u202fvoter identification list<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nThe person voting for you must be\u00a0someone who can\u00a0vote in Mississauga.\u00a0
\nYou will\u00a0need to\u00a0bring the\u00a0completed proxy\u00a0form to the\u00a0City\u00a0to have it\u00a0certified\u00a0before the deadline.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2018ElectionsCampaign_0060_5238-3MB-150x150.jpg\")
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