Voter Information

Who is eligible to vote?

To be an eligible elector in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, on Election Day you must be:

• A Canadian Citizen; and
• At least 18 years of age; and
• A resident of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, or the owner or tenant of land in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, or
• the spouse of an owner or tenant; and
• Not prohibited from voting under any law.

Visit RegisterToVoteON.ca today to confirm you are on the voter's list, update information, or add yourself to the list. Your voice is important, make sure you are on the list and register to vote!

Understanding Ontario Regulation 304/03, Voter Identification from the Municipal Elections Act, 1996

For more detailed information of this regulation, please visit O. Reg. 304/13 VOTER IDENTIFICATION | ontario.ca

What this regulation is for

This regulation specifies the identification people need to vote in a municipal election. 

In short: when you go to vote, you must show proof of your identity and where you live.

What kind of ID works

You need to bring one document that shows both:

• your name
• your qualifying residential address (where you live or the address that qualifies you as a voter)

This document must be original, or a properly certified copy.

Examples of acceptable documents

Some of the many types of documents you can use include: 

• An Ontario driver’s licence
• Ontario Photo Card or Ontario Health Card (if it shows name + address)
• Ontario motor vehicle permit (the portion listing address)
• A cancelled personalized cheque
• A mortgage statement, lease or rental agreement for a property in Ontario
• A utility bill — for example, electricity, water, gas, phone or cable/tv bill
• A bank or credit card statement, or other financial statements (for example, savings account, RRSP, etc.)
• A document issued by a government body (Canadian, Ontario, or municipal) that shows your name & address
• A notice of property-tax assessment
• Government benefit statements (like for pension, disability support, etc.)
• A document showing residence in a long-term care home, student residence, or an institution (if applicable)

Because the list is long, many different types of “official” or “formal” documents can work — as long as the document shows your name and correct address.

What happens if you don’t have acceptable ID

If you don’t have one of the accepted documents, there’s another option: you can fill out a “Declaration of Identity” form. That can still allow you to vote.

Why this matters

• The rule helps make sure only eligible people — people who can prove they are who they say they are, and who really live (or qualify) at the address they claim — get to vote.
• It helps keep municipal elections fair and legitimate.
• Because the regulation accepts many kinds of documents (not only photo ID), it gives flexibility — people can use common bills or official documents, not just a driver’s licence or passport.

To ensure your correct school support designation is provided to Elections Ontario, it should be reviewed and updated before June 1, 2026. Whether you own or rent your home, your property is linked to a school board, even if you do not have children attending school. To learn more about school support designations visit Municipal Property Assessment Corporation.

Even if you've lived here all your life and have voted before, you may not be on the current Voters' List. The Municipality is recommending for everyone to confirm their voter registration, you can do so at RegisterToVoteON.ca

Your voice is important, make sure you are on the list and register to vote!

Internet & telephone voting are the voting methods for the 2026 Municipal Election. You will be able to cast your vote from the comfort of your home or anywhere you can access the internet or a telephone, including at the Voter Assistance Centres.

Voters need to have a Voter Information Letter in order to vote. This will be mailed to you in October. This letter will have your instructions and your unique Personal Identification Number, required to log into the internet election site or onto the telephone election platform.

If you do not receive a Voter Information Letter in October, please visit the Municipal Office with identification to confirm your registration status and receive your letter.

To view a listing of acceptable identification, please see the Voter ID Information tab above.

Voter Information Letters will be mailed out in October. The letter will have voting instructions and your unique PIN to log in to the election site or telephone election platform.

Voters can use any device that connects to the internet, including computers, tablets, and smartphones. Voters can also use touch-tone telephones. Rotary phones may not be used.

There will be no paper ballots for this election.

Voter Assistance Centres

Election staff will be available to assist voters at Voter Assistance Centres during the voting period.

Accessibility

Internet and telephone voting enables voters with accessibility requirements to vote with little or no assistance from others. Persons with accessibility requirements can use either telephone or internet voting without being required to leave their home, or can attend an Voter Assistance Centre to vote with assistance.