Today, Monday, October 26, is Election Day
Brighton residents can cast their ballot in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election until 8:00 p.m. today, Monday, October 26.
Unofficial election results will be posted on the municipality's website after 8:00 p.m. today, October 26, with official results announced on Tuesday, October 27.
As of 9:00 a.m. this morning, October 26, our total recorded Electors is 32.12%. There is still time to make your voice heard.
Information for Voters:
Eligible voters for municipal elections must be:
- A Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years of age
- A resident, a property owner, or tenant, or the spouse of an owner or tenant in the Municipality of Brighton
Voter Information Letters:
Voter Information Letters (VILs) were mailed the week of October 5 to eligible voters to the address listed on the Voters’ List. Your VIL contains the website URL address for the Internet Voting platform, along with the unique PIN required to access your ballot.
If you have not received your Voter Information Letter, please contact the Clerk’s Department for assistance (613) 475 - 0670 ext. 209.
How to Vote:
Voting in the 2026 Election is being conducted using internet voting.
Eligible voters can access the online voting portal using the PIN that is provided in their Voter Information Letter, delivered by mail or e-mail. The URL to access the Simply Voting Portal is included in your Voter Information Letter.
List of Candidates:
A list of Certified Candidates for the Municipal and School Board Election 2026 is available on our website, www.brighton.ca/elections.
Election Help Centre:
Voters are kindly asked to bring their Voters Information Letter to the Election Help Centre.
Date: Monday, October 26 (Election Day)
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Brighton Municipal Office, 35 Alice Street
Free Transportation to the Election Help Centre:
Need a ride to our Election Help Centre? Residents who require assistance travelling to and from the Municipal Centre, and who have mobility or transportation challenges, can access free transportation services through Quinte Transit.
To arrange transportation, please contact Quinte Transit:
(613) 392-9640, Option 1 (Scheduling Department)
After 6:00 p.m.: 613-899-8287
Residents requiring transportation assistance are encouraged to call in advance to schedule their ride.
Stay Up to Date:
For more information related to the Municipal Election, visit the Municipality's website www.brighton.ca/elections, follow @municipalityofbrighton on social media or contact the Municipal Clerk’s Department.
Candice Doiron, Municipal Clerk
Caroline Birch, Deputy Clerk
35 Alice Street
Brighton, Ontario K0K 1H0
Tel: (613) 475 - 0670 ext. 209
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