Information for Voters

To qualify as an eligible elector to vote in the 2026 Municipal Election, you must:

• be a Canadian citizen
• be at least 18 years old
• reside in the Township of North Dumfries, be the owner or tenant of land in the Township of North Dumfries, or the spouse of such a person
• not be prohibited from voting under any law

Regardless of how many properties you own or rent within the Township, you may only vote once.

The following list indicates those who are prohibited from voting under Section 17 (3) of the Municipal Elections Act

• A person serving a sentence in a penal or correctional institution
• A corporation
• An executor or trustee
• Any person convicted of an offence under subsection 90 (3) of the Municipal Elections Act

Eligible electors have two options to vote in the 2026 Municipal Election. 

Eligible electors on the voters' list will receive a Voter Letter in the mail at the end of September / early October that will contain instructions on how to vote using the Internet, or how to cast you ballot in person. If you do not receive a Voter Letter in the mail, please contact the Township. 

Option 1: Internet Voting

Eligible electors on the voters' list will receive a Voter Letter that will contain a unique PIN and instructions on how to vote.

Eligible electors will be able to cast their ballot using a device that can access the internet anytime, anywhere beginning on Tuesday, October 13th at 10:00 a.m. until the close of voting at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day (Monday, October 26th). 

Option 2: In Person Voting  

Voters may choose to cast their ballot in person at their ward specific voting location during advance voting days, or on Election Day. Voters must attend their ward specific voting location to cast a ballot. Electors who attend an incorrect voting location will be redirected. For example, a Ward 1 voter can only vote at Knox United Church. All in-person voting locations have the following hours of operations: 

Wednesday October 21, 2026 between 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday October 24, 2026 between 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday October 26, 2026 between 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Election Day)

Ward 1: Knox United Church

92 Northumberland Street, Ayr, ON. N0B 1E0

Ward 2: Ayr Farmers Mutual Community Centre

MacNeil Hall, 2958 Greenfield Road, Ayr, ON. N0B 1E0

Ward 3: Grand Valley Golf Club

1910 Roseville Road, Cambridge, ON. N1R 5S3

Ward 4: Cambridge Golf Club

1346 Clyde Road, Cambridge, ON. N1R 5S7

The Home Vote Program is an alterative voting method for electors who are unable to leave their home, or an alternate location other then their home (eg. hospital, long term care, hospice) due to illness, injury or disability.

Eligible electors who experience barriers preventing them from attending a voting location, or from voting using the internet during the advanced voting, or on Voting Day may apply to have Election staff attend their location to cast a ballot. Caregivers may register to vote at the same time.

To be eligible to vote, an elector must be on the Voters List, or have identification and proof of residency to be added to the Voters' List.

Requesting a Visit 

Electors must register for a home visit by submitting a Home Vote Application to the Clerk’s office.

Once the elector’s request has been approved, the elector may only vote by home visit voting, unless the appointment is cancelled through the Clerks Office.

Applications shall be received no later then Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. All requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Any requests for a home vote that are not granted shall not be reconsidered.

Staff will contact those who apply to advise on the status and to schedule an appointment. 

Appointments for the Home Vote Program will be scheduled during the week of October 19th only and during regular business hours. No appointments will be scheduled on Election Day (October 26th).

If you voted in a Provincial or Federal Election, it does not guarantee that you are on the Voters' List for a Municipal Election.  

Elections Ontario manages a single register of electors for both provincial and municipal elections in Ontario. 

As of September 1st, any amendments to the voters' list must be done at the Township Office during business hours. You can call the Township to inquiry whether you are on the voters' list, but any amendments to the voters' list must be done in person. 

What to Expect if I Need to Update, or be Added to the Voters' List? 

• must attend the Township Office, located at 106 Earl Thompson Road, 3rd Floor during business hours, Monday-Friday
• must provide proof of identity and residency - acceptable forms of voter identification can be found on the Government of Ontario's website 
• must fill out and sign a form to amend the voters' list

You can also visit an in person voting location during advance voting, or on Election Day to be added to the voters; list. Please be advised, that to vote in person at a voting location, you must be at your ward specific voting location. If not, you will be redirected, or alternatively, you can vote using a device that can access the internet.

To be able to add your name to the Voters' List, closer to the date of the Municipal Election you will need to show staff one of the following pieces of ID in original, certified, or notarial copy format that shows the person's name and qualifying address.

1. Ontario Driver's Licence
2. Ontario Health Card (with photo)
3. Ontario Photo Card
4. Ontario motor vehicle permit (vehicle portion)
5. Voided personalized cheque
6. Mortgage statement, leaser or rental agreement relating to property in Ontario
7. Insurance policy or insurance statement
8. Loan agreement or other financial agreement with a financial institution
9. Document issued or certified by a court in Ontario
10. Any other document from the government of Canada, Ontario or a municipality in Ontario or from an agency of such a government
11. Any document from a Band Council in Ontario established under the Indian Act (Canada)
12. Income Tax Assessment Notice
13. Child Tax Benefit Statement
14. Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid T4E
15. Statement of Old Age Security T4A (OAS)
16. Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits T4A (P)
17. Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions
18. Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Work.
19. Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Disability Support Program
20. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Statement of Benefits T5007
21. Property tax assessment
22. Credit card statement, bank account statement, or RRSP, RRIF, RHOSP or T5 statement
23. CNIB Card or a card from another registered charitable organization that provides services to persons with disabilities
24. Hospital card or record
25. Document showing campus residence, issued by the office or officials responsible for student residence at a pot-secondary institution
26. Document showing residence at a long-term care home under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007, issued by the Administrator for the home
27. Utility bill for hydro, water, gas, telephone or cable TV or a bill from a public utilities commission
28. Cheque stub, T4 statement or pay receipt issued by an employer
29. Transcript or report card from a post-secondary school

The Township of North Dumfries is divided into four wards.

View the interactive ward map to find your ward.

Why was I asked to endorse a candidate to run for office?

All candidates are required to collect 25 signatures on the Endorsement of Nomination (Form 2) prior to submitting their candidacy for office in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act. Candidates running for Ward Councillor and Mayor must collect these signatures. Any eligible voter in the Township of North Dumfries may endorse a candidate.