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Frequently Asked Voter Questions

Newmarket voters will be able to cast their ballots online or in person during the 10-Day Voting Period from October 17–26, 2026. Information will be updated and added as it becomes available. Be sure to check this page often.

I am registered to vote in the Ontario provincial election. Does that mean I’m registered for the Newmarket municipal election?

In advance of the municipal election in October 2026, the Town of Newmarket encourages eligible voters to visit the Municipal Voters’ List page on this website to check if they are on the List, and add themselves if necessary.

Who is eligible to vote in this election?

You can vote in Newmarket’s 2026 Municipal Election if you are:

• A Canadian citizen; and
• 18 years of age or older; and
• A resident of the Town of Newmarket; or
• A non-resident who is, or whose spouse is, an owner or tenant of land in the Town of Newmarket; and
• Not prohibited from voting by law

Please note that you may only vote once no matter how many voting days there are or how many properties you own or rent.

Is there an updated Voter’s Guide for 2026?

Yes. The Province of Ontario has published an updated guide for 2026. Find it here.

Which school board do I support?

In the 2026 Newmarket Municipal Election, eligible voters will be casting their ballot for one of the following school boards:

• York Region District School Board Trustee (English Public / EP). Anyone can vote for this school board. Note: If your children are in French Immersion in the Public system, you support this school board.
• York Catholic District School Board Trustee (English Separate / ES). You must personally be Roman Catholic to vote for this school board, regardless if your partner is Roman Catholic or if your children attend an English Separate school.
• Conseil scolaire Viamonde Trustee (French Public / FP). You must have French Language Education Rights to vote for this school board. Note: This does not include French Immersion or French as a second language.
• Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir Trustee (French Separate / FS). You must personally be Roman Catholic and have French Language Education Rights to vote for this school board. Note: This does not include French Immersion or French as a second language.

A voter with non-resident eligibility will not vote for a school board office in the 2026 Newmarket Municipal Election, but will vote for a school board office in the municipality they live in.

How do I register to vote?

You must be on the Municipal Voters’ List to vote during the 10-Day Voting Period. If you were on previous Federal or Provincial Voters’ Lists, it does not mean you are automatically on the Municipal Voters’ List. Visit the Municipal Voters’ List page on this website to check if you are on the List.

What happens after I confirmed that I am on the Municipal Voter’s List?

Once you are on the Municipal Voters’ List, you will receive your Voter Instruction Letter in early October. This will have all the information you need to cast your ballot including your Voting PIN (Personal Identification Number).

How and where do I vote?

The Town of Newmarket will be offering convenient, online voting for the 2026 Municipal Election. In-person voting will also be available by appointment for those that prefer the paper ballot option. Further information will be provided closer to the election.

Can I vote by paper ballot?

If you wish to vote by paper ballot, you can do so in-person by appointment during the 10-day voting period at the following location only:

Town of Newmarket Municipal Office — 395 Mulock Drive, Newmarket, Ontario

To make an appointment to vote by paper ballot, please contact:
elections@newmarket.ca
Or call the Election Helpline: 905-953-5152

What if I don’t have access to the internet or need help with the voting process?

When it comes time to vote and you do not have access to an internet-connected computer, tablet or smartphone, or you require assistance to vote, please visit one of the following Voter Assistance Centres. Remember to bring the Voter Instruction Letter that was mailed to you. If you don’t have a Voter Instruction Letter, please bring identification that includes your name and address. See acceptable documents for voter identification.

Magna Centre – Multi-purpose Rooms 3 & 4
800 Mulock Drive, Newmarket, ON L3Y 9C1
Hours: October 23–26, daily 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Ray Twinney Recreation Complex – Lounge 2
100 Eagle Street West, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6T5
Hours: October 23–26, daily 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

During the voting period, a ‘Vote Pod’ will also be available at the municipal offices to provide an internet connected computer for any eligible voter who needs it to cast their ballot. The Newmarket Public Library (438 Park Ave.) will also provide an internet-connected computer for voting during its regular business hours.

How can post secondary students vote?

If a post secondary student currently doesn’t reside in the Town of Newmarket, yet meets the general eligibility requirements, they are entitled to vote in the Town of Newmarket Municipal Election.

How do I remove a voter from my household because they no longer reside there?

You can remove a voter from your household on the Municipal Voters’ List in person during the revision period beginning in September 2026. Please contact elections@newmarket.ca for further information.

I did not receive a Voter Instruction Letter in the mail – can I vote?

If you did not receive a Voter Instruction Letter, you are not on the Municipal Voters’ List. You must be on the list in order to vote. Here is how you can register:

• Visit the Municipal Voters’ List page on this website.
• In September 2026, visit in person the following Customer Service Kiosks: Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive), Magna Centre (800 Mulock Drive), Ray Twinney Recreation Complex (100 Eagle Street West), Newmarket Public Library (438 Park Avenue) during regular business hours.
• In person at any Voter Assistance Centre during the 10-Day Voting Period.

I live in one ward and own a property in another ward within the Town. Can I choose which ward to vote in?

No, you may only vote once in a municipal election and you must vote in the ward where you live.

Can I vote more than once if I own multiple properties in different municipalities?

Yes. You may vote in any municipality where you are the owner, tenant or spouse of an owner or tenant of land in that municipality — but only once per municipality.

Are there voting regulations?

Whether you cast your ballot online or in person, the integrity of the electoral process and secrecy of your vote is very important. The Municipal Elections Act, 1996 states that no person shall:

• Vote without being qualified to do so
• Vote more than once in Newmarket
• Interfere with a voter who is marking a ballot
• Obtain or attempt to obtain information about how an elector has or will vote

Can I take a selfie with my ballot?

Taking a picture of a completed ballot — yours or anyone else’s — is a violation of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 because it violates the secrecy of the vote. It is also a violation of the Act to publish a photo on your social media channels or elsewhere of a completed ballot.

Are candidates or people representing candidates allowed to canvass in apartment buildings/condos?

Yes. Candidates, or their representatives, are permitted to canvas door-to-door in apartments and condos between 9 AM and 9 PM.

How is voter information kept private and secure?

The Town of Newmarket takes precautions to ensure that the personal information of voters is kept secure and is used for authorized purposes only. Voter information collected by the Town of Newmarket can only be used for election purposes, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Elections Act.

Is there a Helpline I can call for assistance?

When our Helpline opens for the 2026 election, you can call us at 905-953-5152. This Helpline is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and during voting days from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

What are the penalties for voter fraud?

Each eligible voter can only vote once in the 2026 Newmarket Municipal Election, regardless of how many properties they own — it’s the law. If convicted of voter fraud, you may face:

• A fine of up to $25,000
• Jail time for up to 6 months

How much money can I contribute to a candidate?

A contributor shall not make contributions exceeding a total of $1,200 to any one candidate in an election. In addition, a contributor shall not make contributions exceeding a total of $5,000 to multiple candidates for office on the same council or local board. Cash contributions over $25 are not to be accepted — any contribution exceeding $25 shall be made in a manner that associates the contributor’s name and account with the payment, or by a money order signed by the contributor.

What are some important dates that I need to keep in mind?

Monday, May 1, 2026

• First day for candidates to file a nomination paper for Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor, Ward Councillor, Regional Chair, or School Board Trustee
• First day for third party advertiser to register with the Clerk
• Campaign period begins once a nomination paper is filed

Friday, August 21, 2026

• Last day for a candidate to file a nomination form at 2 p.m.
• Nominations or withdrawals cannot be accepted after 2 p.m.

Saturday, October 17, 2026

• First day of 10 day voting period begins! Vote online, anytime.

Monday, October 26, 2026

• Voting closes at 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 15, 2026

• New term of Council begins