10/02/2026
๐ณ๏ธ **MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2026 โ COMMUNITY AWARENESS**
As part of general community awareness, we would like to remind everyone that the **2026 Municipal Election is approaching.**
In Kitchenerโs **2022 Municipal Election, only about 1 in 5 eligible voters voted โ approximately 20%.**
Municipal elections are important. They elect our local representatives, including the **Mayor, Ward Councillor, Regional Councillors and School Board Trustees**, who will represent the community for the next four years.
When learning about the candidates, please remember to also look at the **School Board Trustee candidates**, as trustees represent the public in decisions concerning our local public education system and schools.
๐ณ๏ธ **YOUR BALLOT โ KITCHENER VOTERS**
**Mayor โ choose 1 | Ward Councillor โ choose 1**
**Regional Councillors โ choose up to 4 | WRDSB Trustees (English Public) โ choose up to 4**
We encourage everyone who is eligible to vote to **be informed, learn about the candidates and participate in the democratic process.**
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**VOTING DATES**
**Advance Voting:** October 13โ17, 2026
**Election Day:** Monday, October 26, 2026 | 10 AMโ8 PM
๐ **Voting Locations, Dates & Times:**
https://www.kitchener.ca/council-and-city-administration/election/where-to-vote/
๐ฅ **Know Your Candidates:**
https://app2.kitchener.ca/election/candidates.aspx
Please share this information with your **family, friends, neighbours and community** so that more eligible voters are aware of the upcoming election.
**Be informed. Participate. Make your voice count.**