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Easy and convenient voting in New Tecumseth’s 2026 municipal election

October 26, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

There is a municipal election coming up on Oct. 26, and you should exercise your right to vote to determine who will be the next mayor and town councillors in New Tecumseth.

The Town of New Tecumseth is making it simple and convenient for residents to participate in the 2026 municipal and school board election.

Online voting is the primary voting option.

Residents can vote online anytime from noon on Oct. 13 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 26. This is a fast, secure, and flexible way to take part in the election process from home.

Online voting will be the only voting method available on election day, Oct. 26.

For electors who prefer an alternative option, paper voting began on Oct. 15 and will be available at various locations.

To vote in the municipal election, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, be a resident of the municipality or an owner or tenant of land in the municipality, and not legally prohibited from voting.

You must be registered to vote. You can check the registered voters’ list to make sure you are eligible.

You can choose advance voting on a paper ballot at the following locations:

• Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the Tottenham Community & Fitness Centre (139 Queen St. N., Tottenham) from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for all wards.
• Saturday, Oct. 24 at Beeton Memorial Arena (22 Second St., Beeton) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for all wards.
• Saturday, Oct. 24 at Alliston Memorial Arena (49 Nelson St. W., Alliston) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for all wards.
• Saturday, Oct. 24 at Father FX O’Reilly Catholic School (236 Queen St. N., Tottenham) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for all wards.

Also available is advance voting using an electronic voting kiosk.

This will be available through Oct. 23 at the New Tecumseth Town Hall (24 Tupper St. W., Alliston) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for all wards.

For residents of long-term care and retirement homes, voting will be available on site. Only residents of the homes are permitted to vote at these locations.

Online voting will be available at:

• Simcoe Manor (5988 Line 8, Beeton) for Ward 5.
• Riverwood Senior Living (9 Evans Rd., Alliston) for Ward 1.
• Good Samaritan Seniors Complex (481 Victoria St. E., Alliston) for Ward 3.
• Kingsmere Retirement Living (4649 Adjala Tecumseth Townline) for Ward 3.

If you are registered to vote, you should have received a notice in the mail with your personal PIN number and instructions on how to cast your vote in this election.

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