Township of Blandford-Blenheim
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Register & Vote

Voting in the 2026 Municipal Election is easy, secure, and convenient. Eligible voters in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim will be able to vote online or by telephone during the voting period.

Step 1: Make Sure You’re Eligible to Vote

You are eligible to vote in the 2026 Municipal Election if you are:

  • A Canadian citizen

  • 18 years of age or older

  • A resident of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim, or

  • A non-resident property owner or tenant, or the spouse of one

You may only vote once, regardless of how many properties you own.

Step 2: Confirm or Update Your Voter Information

Before voting opens, eligible voters should ensure their information is correct on the Voters’ List.

Online voter registration through the Province of Ontario has now closed. If you need to confirm whether you are on the Voters’ List, update your information, or add your name to the list, please contact the Township Administration Office for assistance.

Township election staff will review your information and provide instructions on any next steps required.

Keeping your information up to date helps ensure:

  • Your name and address are correct
  • You receive your Voter Information Letter
  • You are ready to vote when the voting period opens

Step 3: Receive Your Voting Information

Eligible voters will receive a Voter Information Letter (VIL) by mail.

This letter will include:

  • Your unique voting credentials

  • Instructions on how to vote online or by telephone

  • Key election dates and support information

⚠️ Keep your Voter Information Letter secure. Your credentials are required to vote.

Step 4: Cast Your Vote

During the voting period, you can vote:

  • Online using any internet-connected device

  • By telephone using a touch-tone phone

Voting is available 24 hours a day throughout the voting period.

Once your vote is submitted, it is final and cannot be changed.

Accessibility and Assistance

Internet and telephone voting provides eligible voters with flexible and accessible options to cast their ballot from anywhere during the voting period.

If you require assistance voting, do not have access to the internet or a touch-tone telephone, or need help with your voter information, Voter Assistance Centres will be available throughout the voting period.

Township election staff and voting equipment will be available at these locations to provide assistance.

View Voter Assistance Centre Locations and Hours

Important Dates

Voters’ List – Update & Revision Period

  • Voters’ List available / revision period begins: September 1, 2026

  • Deadline to update voter information: Election Day – October 26, 2026
    (Voters may add or correct their information up to and including Voting Day.)

Voting Period

  • First possible day to vote (advance / alternative voting): October 13, 2026

  • Voting period ends: October 26, 2026

Exact voting period dates and hours will be confirmed by the Clerk and posted closer to the election.

Election Day

  • Election Day: Monday, October 26, 2026
    (Fourth Monday in October)

Questions?

If you have questions about registering or voting, contact:

Township of Blandford-Blenheim – Clerk’s Department
519-463-5347
generalmail@blandfordblenheim.ca 

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