The Town of Tillsonburg will once again be using Internet and Telephone Voting for the 2026 Municipal Election. This page provides everything voters need to know to prepare, vote confidently, and access assistance if required.
General Info
Voting will take place October 13 to October 26, 2026. Eligible electors can vote remotely using their own computer, tablet, smartphone, or telephone from the comfort of their home. Voting is available 24 hours a day during the voting period, with voting closing at 8:00 p.m. on October 26, 2026.
The Province of Ontario has published the 2026 Municipal Voters’ Guide, which provides general election and voting information applicable across Ontario.
Key Dates for Voters
Monday, June 1, 2026 - Last day to review or change your school board support designation with MPAC.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - Last day to: Add yourself to the Voters’ List and update your voter information through Elections Ontario.
How to Vote
Your Voter Information Letter (VIL) will be mailed to eligible voters closer to the start of the voting period. If you do not receive a VIL or have lost your PIN, you can visit the Voter Help Centre for assistance. If you are not on the Voters’ List, you may still be eligible to vote.
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What should I bring?
- Your Voter Information Letter (VIL) containing your unique PIN
- One piece of identification showing your name and address
Eligibility and the Voter's List
Elections Ontario is responsible for maintaining the Voters’ List for municipal elections.
All residents are strongly encouraged to:
- Confirm that they are on the Voters’ List
- Ensure their name and address are correct
Do not assume you are already registered. If you are not on the Voters’ List, you may still be eligible to vote. Election staff can assist you at the Voter Help Centre after confirming your eligibility.
Accessibility and Voting Assistance
The Town of Tillsonburg is committed to making voting accessible to all electors.
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- You may bring a friend or support person to assist you with voting.
- The support person must complete a declaration before assisting.
- A person may only provide assistance once, except when assisting family members or residents of care facilities.
- If you require an interpreter, you may choose anyone who is not a candidate or scrutineer.
- The interpreter must complete a declaration before assisting.
- Service animals are permitted at the Voter Help Centre in accordance with the Town’s Accessibility Policy.
For more accessibility resources: visit the Town’s Accessibility webpage
Voting System Provider
The Town of Tillsonburg has selected Intelivote Systems Inc. to provide the Internet and Telephone Voting system for the 2026 Municipal Election.
Intelivote is a Canadian company that specializes in election and voting technology and has provided secure voting solutions for Ontario municipalities for many years.
About the Voting System
The Intelivote voting system:
- Allows eligible electors to vote securely online or by telephone
- Uses encryption and security safeguards to protect voter privacy and ballot secrecy
- Prevents multiple votes from being cast by the same elector
- Is tested and verified prior to and during the election period
Election results are tabulated electronically and reported after voting closes.
Privacy and Integrity
- Votes are anonymous and cannot be linked to an individual elector
- The Town never sees how any individual voted
- The system is reviewed and supported by trained election officials throughout the voting period
School Board Voting Information
Residents are encouraged to confirm or update their school board support with MPAC by June 1, 2026.
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You must be:
- 18 years of age or older
- A Canadian citizen
- A resident, owner, or tenant of residential property (or spouse)
Note: Owners or tenants of commercial or industrial property only are not eligible to vote for school board trustees. You may only vote for one school board.
- English-language Public School Board
- English-language Separate (Catholic) School Board (if eligible)
- French-language Public School Board (if eligible)
- French-language Separate (Catholic) School Board (if eligible)
FAQ's
Voting will take place October 13 to October 26, 2026
- Your Voter Information Letter (VIL) containing your unique PIN
- One piece of identification showing your name and address
- ID is to confirm name and address
- Multiple documents can be used if necessary
- No travel required
- Flexible voting hours
- Improved accessibility for persons with disabilities, illness, or mobility limitations
- Convenient for voters who are away from home
- Fast, accurate tabulation of results
- Secure systems using modern technology and safeguards
- Voters consistently report the process as easy, convenient, private, and user-friendly
- Internet voting has been used in Ontario for over 14 years
- More than half of Ontario municipalities used online voting in the 2022 municipal election
Voter Help Centre
Tillsonburg ON
N4G 5A5
- October 13–23, 2026 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- October 26, 2026 | Voting Day : 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.