Voting is a fundamental right of our democracy. When you vote, you are selecting representatives who approve the laws and policies that determine how our community functions.
Municipal government is involved in many aspects of our daily lives – maintaining roads and sidewalks, providing clean water, clearing the snow, providing recreation opportunities and protecting our residents.
You can vote in the 2026 Municipal Election if you are:
- A Canadian citizen
- At least 18 years of age or older on Voting Day
- A resident in the Township of Guelph/Eramosa
- A non-resident and you or your spouse owns or rents property in Guelph/Eramosa
You are not eligible to vote in the 2026 Municipal Election if you:
- Are serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution
- Are a corporation
- Are acting as executor of trustee or in any other representative capacity (except as a voting proxy)
- Were convicted of the corrupt practice described in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, less than five years ago
You must bring one of the following acceptable identification (ID) with you to the voting location:
- Ontario driver’s licence
- Ontario photo card
- Cancelled personalized cheque
- Insurance policy or statement
- Any other document included on the voter identification list
Nominations open May 1, 2026.
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