Toronto Advance Polls See Record 225,000 Voters
Toronto recorded a surge in advance voting for the 2026 municipal election, with approximately 225,000 ballots cast before the October 26 election day.
The City of Toronto reported record-breaking participation in advance polls for the 2026 municipal election. Between October 6 and October 11, approximately 222,550 to 225,550 eligible voters cast their ballots, nearly doubling the turnout seen during the 2022 general municipal election.
Voting activity peaked on Sunday, October 11, which saw a single-day record of 53,363 votes. This figure surpassed the previous single-day record of 38,621 established during the 2023 mayoral byelection. Overall, the advance turnout represents an increase of roughly 92 percent over 2022 and 79 percent over 2018.
Election day is scheduled for Monday, October 26, with polls open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
