2018 Municipal Election
Markham voters will be able to cast their ballot online or in person from October 12 - 22, 2018, for the following offices:
Mayor (You may vote for 1 candidate)
Regional Councillor (You may vote for up to 4 candidates)
Ward Councillor (You may vote for 1 candidate)
York Region District School Board Trustee*
York Catholic District School Board Trustee*
Conseil scolaire Viamonde Trustee*
Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir Trustee*
*You may vote for 1 candidate for the school board you support.
View list of Certified Candidates to find out who's running.
Register to vote | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
You must be on the Municipal Voters' List in order to vote during Voting Days (October 12-22). If you were on previous Federal or Provincial voters’ lists, it does not mean you are on the Municipal Voters’ List. Here is how you can register to vote:
ID Requirements:
List of acceptable IDs: https://bit.ly/2OtoQGm Once you are on the Municipal Voters' List, you will receive your Voter Information Package (VIP). This will have all the information you need to cast your ballot during Voting Days (October 12-22, 2018), including your Online Voting PIN. Please allow 24 hours for your request to be processed. On Final Voting Day, online requests will be processed within 1-2 business hours until 7 PM. After this time, you must go to a Voter Assistance Centre. |
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Voter Checklist | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Use our Voter Checklist to make sure you are ready to cast your ballot during Voting Days (October 12-22) in the 2018 Markham Municipal Election. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Who can vote | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
You can vote in the 2018 Markham Municipal Election if you are:
Note: You may only vote once, no matter how many voting days there are or how many properties you own or rent in Markham. |
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How to vote | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Online October 12-22, 2018
Note: No paper ballots available on Final Voting Day (October 22). Paper Ballot Vote in person using a paper ballot at any Voter Assistance Centre (during operating hours). |
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When to vote | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eligible voters can vote in the 2018 Markham Municipal Election from October 12 at 10 AM EDT until October 22 at 8 PM EDT. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Which school board do I support | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In the 2018 Markham Municipal Election, eligible voters will be casting their ballot for one of the following school boards:
Additional Information:
When you get your Voter Information Package (VIP) check to make sure you are supporting the correct school board. |
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Voter Assistance Centres & Accessibility | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
If you do not have access to a computer or mobile device to vote online or you require assistance, visit any Voter Assistance Centre across Markham during Voting Days. Free parking available at all locations (Cornell Community Centre & Library parking garage included). Locations are fully accessible.
The City of Markham is committed to providing barrier-free access to voting in the municipal election, ensuring an inclusive experience for all voters and a fair election. View accessibility options available to voters. |
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Key dates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
October 12 – 19, 2018 Vote in person using a paper ballot at any Voter Assistance Centre (during operating hours) October 12 – 22, 2018
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Ward boundaries | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The City of Markham is divided into eight wards, represented by eight different Ward Councillors: |
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Rights as a voter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As an eligible voter, you have the right to:
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Stay connected | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Follow the City of Markham’s Facebook page or our official elections twitter account (@markhamvotes) using #MarkhamVotes. To receive email updates related to the Markham’s Municipal Elections, sign up below:
Notice of Collection of Personal Information:
Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. The information will only be used for the purpose of circulating eNews updates to which you have subscribed. Questions about the collection and use of personal information can be sent to the City Clerk, City of Markham, 101 Town Centre Blvd, Markham Ontario, at 905.477.7000. |
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Voter Assistance Helpline | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contact us at 905.477.7000 x8683 (VOTE) or vote@markham.cafrom 8 AM - 8 PM. |