Check voting off your to do list: Advance voting opens May 24-25 and June 1-2

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Cast your ballot early, avoid the lines on Election Day, and check voting off your to do list. Advance voting locations will be open Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25 at Mississauga City Hall, as well as Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 at 22 advance voting locations across the city. Voters can vote at any advance voting location. Voters in Ward 5 will vote for their Ward 5 Councillor and Mayor. Voters in all other wards will only be voting for Mississauga’s Mayor.

Why vote

As an eligible voter, it’s important to exercise your right and responsibility by participating in the election. Voting has the power to bring change to your community. The people who are elected will make many important decisions including how tax dollars are spent in your community.

Before you vote

Before you head to the voting location:

• Verify that you’re eligible to vote
• Confirm or update your personal information online by visiting the Voter Registration Portal
• View the candidates for Mayor and Ward 5 Councillor. Remember, only voters in Ward 5 will be voting for their Ward 5 Councillor. Voters in all other wards will only be voting for Mississauga’s Mayor.  Use the map to find out what your ward is.
• Check your designated dates and locations for advance voting or for Election Day

Ways to vote

Vote in person

You can vote in person at any advance voting location if you are eligible to vote. To speed up the voting process, confirm that you’re on the voters’ list ahead of time or bring your Voter Notification Card with the correct information if you received one in the mail.

You must bring one piece of identification (ID) with you to the advance voting location:

• Ontario driver’s licence
• Ontario photo card
• Cancelled personalized cheque
• Insurance policy or statement
• Any other document included on Ontario’s acceptable documents for voter identification list

Vote by proxy

If you are unable to vote early or on Election Day, you can appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf. The person voting on your behalf must be eligible to vote within the City of Mississauga. You and your proxy must complete an Appointment for Voting Proxy Form. Voting Proxy Forms must be certified before 5 p.m. on Election Day on Monday, June 10.

For more information about the by-election for Mayor and Ward 5 Councillor, visit mississauga.ca/by-election-2024 or call 905-615-VOTE (8683).

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