The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) remains responsible for collecting information about a voter's school support. To confirm or change your school support, use the button below.
Deadline: June 1, 2026
Voter Information
Who are you voting for?
To view a list of all uncertified candidates, visit our Uncertified Candidates page or click the button below:
Voter FAQ
Where can I verify my school support?
View the Town of Essex Ward Map to determine which ward you reside in and which voting location you need to vote at!
View Ward MapTo vote in a municipal election, you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old.
- Be qualified to vote in the municipality by:
- living in the municipality, or
- owning or renting property in the municipality, or
- being the spouse of somebody who owns or rents property in the municipality.
- Not be prohibited from voting according to Section 17 of the Municipal Elections Act (MEA).
Note: property must be personally owner or rented to vote in that municipality. Properties owned by a business or trust do not qualify.
University and College Students:
- Section 2 (2.1) of the MEA allows post-secondary students to vote in both the municipal election where they are attending school and the municipal election in their "home" municipality, provided they are residing in another municipality to attend a post-secondary institution and intend to return to their "home" municipality at the conclusion of their studies.
Registered voters will receive a Voter Notification Card in the mail in September.
Identification is required when you vote. You will need to show ID which contains your name and address. You may have to show two pieces of ID to accomplish this. See the Acceptable Voter Identification section for more info.
Where can I read more about being a voter?
For more detailed information about the voting process and the 2026 municipal elections, check out the 2026 Voter's Guide.
Acceptable Voter Identification
Have Your ID Ready to Vote
Option 1: Show one piece of ID. Driver’s Licence or any other Government-Issued Photo ID that shows both
your name and current address.
Option 2: Show two pieces of ID. Both must show your name, and at least one must have your current address. See below for accepted documents.
Option 3: If you do not have ID. You can still vote if your name already appears on the Voters’ List. The Deputy Returning Officer will require you to take an Oath and Declaration (Form 9) before you are able to vote.
Ontario Driver’s Licence
Ontario Photo Card
Ontario Health Card
Ontario vehicle permit (vehicle portion)
Court-issued documents
Income tax assessment notice
Child Tax Benefit Statement
Employment Insurance statement (T4E)
Old Age Security (T4A OAS)
Canada Pension Plan documents (T4A P, Statement of Contributions)
Ontario Works / ODSP statements
WSIB Statement of Benefits (T5007)
Band Council document
Bank account or credit card statement
Cancelled cheque
Loan or financial agreement
RRSP / RRIF / RHOSP / T5 statements
Mortgage statement
Lease or rental agreement
Utility bills (hydro, water, gas, etc)
Property tax assessment
Pay stub or cheque stub
T4 statement from employer
Post-secondary transcript or report card
Campus residence document
Insurance, Healthcare, and Other Organizations
Insurance policy or statement
CNIB card or card from a registered charity
Hospital card or record
October 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Election Voting Day Information
All voters will need to go to their assigned poll location listed on their voter notification card, to be mailed in September.
| Ward | Location |
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Essex Centre Ward 1 |
Essex Center Sports Complex
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| McGregor Ward 2 |
McGregor Community Centre
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Colchester Ward 3 |
Camoes Portuguese Club of Harrow
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Harrow Ward 4 |
Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre
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Questions?
For questions concerning the upcoming 2026 municipal election, send an email or give us a call at 519-776-7336 ext.1146
Contact Us
Town of Essex
33 Talbot Street South
Essex, Ontario, N8M 1A8
519-776-7336