The Municipality of Meaford has shared its first voter snapshot on day five of the 11-day voting period for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election. Voting opened at 10:00 a.m. on October 16 and will remain open until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26. Eligible electors can vote by internet or telephone, 24 hours a day, until the voting period closes.
Voter snapshot as of October 20 at 10:00 a.m.:
- 15.6% of eligible voters have cast their ballot.
- 89.8% of votes were cast by internet.
- 10.2% of votes were cast by telephone.
- 1,799 total ballots have been cast.
- 50 Voting Help Centre hours remain. View the dates and times.
“It’s great to see the election off to a promising start regarding voter turnout. I hope electors who have not yet voted make a plan to vote and visit a help centre or review meafordvotes.ca to familiarize themselves with the process if needed,” said Margaret Wilton-Siegel, Municipal Clerk / Returning Officer.
Electors are encouraged to get prepared by choosing the voting method that works best for them and reviewing the steps before they begin. Step-by-step guides and how-to videos for internet and telephone voting are available at www.meafordvotes.ca.
Electors who have not received their Voter Information Letter should visit a Voting Help Centre with identification. For help with a Voter Information Letter or the voting process, contact elections@meaford.ca or call 519-538-1060 ext. 1234.
