Electors can cast their ballots in the 2026 municipal election to elect a Mayor, City Councillors and School Board trustees. Voting locations are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Electors must vote at their assigned voting location. Before heading to the polls, confirm your location at saultstemarie.ca/votinglocation.
Electors in Wards 4 and 5 should refer to their revised yellow Voter Notification Card for their correct voting location. A Voter Notification Card is not required to vote.
Identification
Electors must provide identification showing their name and qualifying address. A Voter Notification Card is not accepted as identification. For a complete list of acceptable identification documents, visit the City’s election website.
Voting by Proxy
Electors who are unable to vote in person may appoint another eligible elector to vote on their behalf. The completed proxy application form must be brought to the City Clerk’s Office for certification. Original signatures are required and proxies must be certified by 4:30 p.m. today. The application form is available at www.saultstemarie.ca/voterservices.
Accessibility
Tools to assist electors with visual impairments are available at all voting locations.
Vote by Mail
Vote by mail kits can be picked up and returned to the Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre until 8 p.m. today.
Curbside Voting
Electors who are unable to enter a voting location may request curbside voting. An election official will bring a ballot to their vehicle. A friend or support person must enter the voting location and notify an election official that curbside voting is required.
Free Transit
Electors can ride Sault Transit for free to and from their assigned voting location by showing their Voter Notification Card to the driver.
Election Results
Unofficial election results will be posted at www.saultstemarie.ca/results2026 beginning shortly after the voting locations close at 8:00 p.m.
For questions, call the City Clerk’s office at 705-759-5388 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.