Plan to vote early this municipal election

Voter notices for the October 24, 2022 municipal election are making their way to the mailboxes of eligible voters this week. The voter notice includes dates, locations, and identification requirements to help plan your vote.

Being on the voters’ list helps save time at the voting location. Eligible voters who do not receive their voter notice, are still able to vote by taking a piece of identification showing name and eligible address to the advance polls. If the voter's details are not on the voters’ list, they can request online to be added. To vote, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years of age, an Oakville resident, property owner or tenant or their spouse.

Advance voting will run from October 6 to 9 and 11 to 15 at multiple locations. The full list of locations and hours are available on the Where do I Vote page.    

Sheridan College is the town’s newest advance voting location and is part of Oakville’s adopt-a-poll initiative. Sheridan College students, after completing the mandatory training provided by the town, will be staffing this polling station on October 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This location is open to all eligible voters in Oakville, including students, faculty and other Oakville residents.

Voters can assign another eligible voter to vote on their behalf by filling out the proxy form. The assigned proxy voter can then attend in person to complete the registration at Oakville Town Hall.

Individuals with medical or restricted mobility conditions can request to vote at home. To register for this service, email elections@oakville.ca or call 905-815-6015 by October 14, 2022, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

“October is a busy month, with many in our community celebrating Thanksgiving, Diwali, other observances and events. Those who are not available on Voting Day - October 24, are encouraged to vote early at any of the eight voting locations during nine days of advance voting.”

Vicki Tytaneck, Town Clerk and Returning Officer for the 2022 Municipal Election