For Voters
Be ready for the next election. Visit Elections Ontario to update your information or register to vote for the first time!
Who can vote
You are eligible to vote if:
- You are a Canadian citizen
- You are 18 years or older
You qualify to vote in Niagara Falls if:
- You live here
- You own or rent property, but don’t live here
- You are a spouse of someone who owns or rents property here
- You are a student who is living away from home while attending school, but will be returning to live here
What to bring with you when you vote
When voting in person, you must show identification to prove you are the person whose name is on the voter’s list. It must show your name and address, but a photo ID is not required.
Visit ServiceOntario for a full list of acceptable documents.
Where to vote
You can vote in one of the following ways:
- City Hall: Visit City Hall to vote from Monday, September 28, 2026, to Friday, October 23, 2026, weekdays, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. On Election Day, you can vote at City Hall from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
- Advanced Polls: Attend any of the advance polls held before Election Day. Dates, times, and locations are provided by the City closer to the election. Any qualified elector can vote at any one of the advance polls. You don’t have to wait until election day to cast your vote!
- Election Day: Go to your assigned voting location on Election Day from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
How to update your school support designation
To ensure your correct school support designation is provided to Elections Ontario in time for the next municipal and school board elections on October 26, 2026, it should be reviewed and updated by June 1, 2026.
Whether you own or rent your home, your property is linked to a school board – even if you don’t have children or your children aren’t currently attending school. You are not required to make a designation, but you have the option to choose which school board you support. If you don't make a choice, your support defaults to the English-Public school board.
Your designation also helps determine how you’re listed on the Preliminary List of Electors, placing you on the correct voters list for the municipal and school board elections.
It’s quick and easy to update your designation online at mpac.ca/schoolsupport.
Key dates for the 2026 municipal election
Find key dates and deadlines on the 2026 Municipal Election page.
Volunteer for the election
To make the 2026 election a success, we need enthusiastic people to work at our many voting locations on election day. We will have over 30 voting sites across the City, serving more than 70,000 potential voters.
With nearly 300 positions to fill, we’re counting on volunteers like you. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with friends, meet new people, and engage with the community. Join us and be part of something important!
The volunteer application will be posted closer to the 2026 election.
Contact Us
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Canada
905-356-7521
service@niagarafalls.ca