Central Elgin Votes – 2026 Municipal Election

Central Elgin voters can cast their ballots at the first Advance Poll today, Wednesday, October 14, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Belmont Arena & Community Centre.

Advance Polls are open to eligible voters in all wards, meaning voters can cast their ballot at any of the four Advance Poll locations in Central Elgin, regardless of where they live in the municipality.

With additional Advance Poll dates available before Election Day on Monday, October 26, voters have several opportunities to cast their ballot ahead of Election Day.

Advance Poll Dates and Locations

Wednesday, October 14
1:00–7:00 p.m.
Belmont Arena & Community Centre, 14020 Belmont Rd.

Saturday, October 17
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Port Stanley Arena, 332 Carlow Rd.

Sunday, October 18
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Masonic Centre of Elgin, 42703 Fruit Ridge Line

Wednesday, October 21
1:00–7:00 p.m.
Port Stanley Arena, 332 Carlow Rd.

An Audio Tactile Interface (ATI) will be available at all Advance Poll locations for accessible voting sessions. Voters who may require this technology are encouraged to vote at one of the Advance Polls.

What to Bring to Vote

Voters should bring identification showing their name and qualifying address, along with their Voter Information Letter, if available. You can still cast your ballot without your Voter Information Letter, provided you have the required identification.

A full list of acceptable identification documents is available at centralelgin.org/Election.

Acclaimed Candidates

The following candidates have been acclaimed:

·         Deputy Mayor: Meagan Ruddock

·         Ward 5 Councillor: David Baughman

All other Central Elgin Council positions will be decided by voters.

For school board trustee positions, the following candidates have been acclaimed:

·         Thames Valley District School Board: Melissa Knott and Bob Pate

·         Conseil scolaire catholique Providence: Joseph-Guy Bourbeau

·         Conseil scolaire Viamonde: David Paradis

The London District Catholic School Board trustee position will be decided by voters.

The full list of certified candidates for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election is available on the Municipality’s website.

Election Day – Monday, October 26, 2026

Voting will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Unlike Advance Polls, Election Day voting is assigned by ward. Eligible voters must vote at the voting location designated for their ward:

·         Ward 1: Port Stanley Arena

·         Wards 2 and 3: Masonic Centre of Elgin

·         Ward 4: Free Reformed Church

·         Ward 5: Belmont Arena

Check your Voter Information Letter to confirm your assigned voting location and details. For more information, visit centralelgin.org/Election.

Proxy Voting

For those unable to vote during the Advance Polls or on Election Day, you may be able to appoint an eligible person to vote on your behalf through proxy voting.

Visit centralelgin.org/Election for proxy voting application forms, eligibility requirements and additional information.

Have Questions? We’re Here to Help

Visit centralelgin.org/Election for election information or contact the Municipal Office at 519-631-4860 ext. 7286 or info@centralelgin.org.