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DYK? On-demand sign language interpretation is available at all Special Advance Voting Places from October 1 to 4.

Graphic with the text: "Accessible voting matters." Below the text, four hands spell "Vote" in American Sign Language.

Graphic from Elections Ottawa promoting the 2026 Municipal Elections Special Advance Voting Days. Text reads "2026 Municipal Elections. Special Advance Voting Days. October 1 to 4. 10 am to 8 pm." The graphic also lists 10 voting places for Special Advance Voting Days: CARDELREC Recreation Complex (Goulbourn), Churchill Seniors Recreation Centre, City Hall, François Dupuis Recreation Centre, Greely Community Centre, Diane Deans Greenboro Community Centre, Minto Recreation Complex – Barrhaven, Nepean Sportsplex, Richcraft Recreation Complex – Kanata, and St-Laurent Complex. An illustration of the Ottawa skyline appears in the bottom left corner.

6,724 electors cast their ballots on Day 1 of Special Advance Voting in the 2026 Municipal Elections! Were you one of them? #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 30/09/2026

The 2026 Voters in Training initiative kicks off today! Future voters who come along when you cast your ballot can take part in a fun mock voting activity.

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Video remote ASL and LSQ interpretation services will be available on demand at all voting places during Special Advance Voting Days (October 1 to 4). Details: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 30/09/2026

Special Advance Voting Days start tomorrow! From October 1 to October 4, eligible electors can vote in the 2026 Municipal Elections at any voting place across Ottawa from 10 am to 8 pm, regardless of their address. Details: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 29/09/2026

We have a winner! Kudos to all who entered the "I voted early!" sticker competition. The winning design will be available at voting places during Special Advance Voting Days (October 1 to 4) and Advance Voting Day (October 16). #ItStartsHere #OttVote

Graphic featuring the 2026 "I voted early!" winning sticker design displayed in a gold frame with confetti. The winning sticker design features a maple leaf, two ballot boxes labeled with "Vote/Votez", two City of Ottawa logos, and bilingual text that reads "Ottawa," "Yay/Youpi," and “I voted early! / J’ai voté par anticipation!”

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 29/09/2026

When voting in the 2026 Municipal Elections, electors are required to present identification showing their name and qualifying address. Review the list of acceptable forms of ID before going to vote: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

Graphic from Elections Ottawa titled “Voter identification.” Illustration of an identification card showing name and address fields, with an exclamation mark beside it.

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 29/09/2026

Reminder! You can appoint a proxy to vote for you in the 2026 Municipal Elections until October 26 at 4:30 pm. A proxy must be an eligible elector and can still cast their own ballot. For more information, visit: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

Graphic from Elections Ottawa with text: "Voting by Proxy: One of the several ways to vote!" Below the text, two human figures exchange a ballot, and a voting booth labeled 'VOTE HERE' appears beside them.

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 28/09/2026

Enter your address in the “Who is running in my ward?” tool to see the candidates on your ballot and verify your ward name and number for the 2026 Municipal Elections. Find your ward and candidates: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 28/09/2026

Election worker training is in full swing for the 2026 Municipal Elections. It takes thousands of trained workers to help deliver a successful election, and preparations are well underway. #ItStartsHere #OttCity #OttVote

Picture of election worker trainees attending an in-person training session led by Elections Ottawa staff, with a presentation projected at the front of the room.

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 28/09/2026

We are committed to providing bilingual services in English and French. Need assistance? Look for election workers wearing an English/Français sticker at your voting place. #ItStartsHere #OttCity #OttVote

Picture of election materials on a table, including forms, documents, and blue bilingual identification sticker that reads “English/Français.”

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 25/09/2026

Not on the Voters’ List? No problem! Complete an Application to Add or Amend My Information on the Voters’ List at your voting place on any voting day, or print and complete the form in advance: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 24/09/2026

Did you know? Electors will have 6 opportunities to vote in person in the 2026 Municipal Elections! Special Advance Voting Days: October 1-4 Advance Voting Day: October 16 Voting Day: October 26 For more details: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

Image of a calendar highlighting all of the in-person voting days for the 2026 Municipal Elections: October 1, 2, 3, and 4 (Special Advance Voting Days), October 16 (Advance Voting Day), and October 26 (Voting Day).

Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 24/09/2026

Are you planning to vote during Special Advance Voting Days? Bring your little ones with you! The Voters in Training event for the 2026 Municipal Elections will take place at all voting places from October 1-4, during which time Ottawa’s future voters can cast their own ballot. #ItStartsHere

Photo of a child standing behind an “Électeurs en herbe” sign from Élections Ottawa. The sign reads “Voters in Training / Électeurs en herbe” and “I voted / J'ai voté.”

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 23/09/2026

Did you know? If you do not have a fixed address or permanent place to stay, your residence may be based on the place where you most often ate or slept in the previous five weeks. Learn more: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

Graphic of a roadside sign that says “Vote,” with a streetlamp and tree beside a road.

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 23/09/2026

Did you know? Para Transpo customers can reserve trips to and from their voting place up to seven days before any in-person voting day. For more information, call Para Transpo at 613-560-5000. To book a trip, call 613-244-7272. #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 22/09/2026

During Special Advance Voting Days from October 1 to October 4, electors can take advantage of ‘anywhere voting’ and cast their ballot at any voting place across the city, regardless of their address. Find out more: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 22/09/2026

Did you know? Accessible vote tabulators will be available at all voting places on Special Advance Voting Days, all area-wide voting places on Advance Voting Day, and at retirement homes and institutions on Voting Day. Learn more: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

Image of an audio tactile interface device, one of several accessibility tools that work with Accessible Vote Tabulators.

Picture of an accessible vote tabulator with accessibility devices displayed on a table, including a sip-puff device, headphones, left-right paddles and audio tactile interface device.

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 21/09/2026

Voting Day is October 26, but the team has been working hard behind the scenes for months in preparation. From organizing supplies to testing vote tabulators and beyond, we’re ready for the 2026 Municipal Elections. #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

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Picture of hands assembling name tags with "Deputy Returning Officer / Scrutateur" printed on the inserts. Clear plastic badge holders, blue lanyards, and additional name tags are spread across a table.

Picture of a staff member at Elections Ottawa standing in a warehouse, retrieving a box on from a shelf.

Image of an accessible vote tabulator as a test ballot is being fed into it.

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 18/09/2026

Did you know? If you are at the voting place but are unable to enter the building (or the room used for voting), you can request a ballot be brought to you. Learn more about curbside voting: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

Picture of an elector sitting in a car receives a ballot in a privacy sleeve from an election worker through the vehicle window.

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 17/09/2026

Voting by special mail-in ballot? Return your completed kit by mail or drop it off at the Elections Office or any Client Service Centre. Ballots must be received by 8 pm on October 16 to be counted. Visit ottawa.ca/vote for more information. #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

Graphic showing a completed ballot being placed in an envelope and mailed through a mailbox, with a dotted line indicating the submission process.

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 16/09/2026

Why wait until Voting Day? Special Advance Voting Days run from October 1 to 4 and offer anywhere voting, giving you the flexibility to vote at any of the 10 voting places across the city. Details: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ItStartsHere #OttCity

Image of a calendar highlighting all of the Special Advance Voting Days for the 2026 Municipal Elections: October 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 16/09/2026

Young minds are interested minds! Introduce young learners to municipal elections with free colouring sheets, puzzles, and games. Download the activities at: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

Graphic includes text stating, “KIDS’ CORNER” appearing inside a rounded white cloud-like shape. Multiple illustrated hands are raised from the bottom, some wearing accessories like bracelets or a watch and one in a green striped sleeve.

Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 14/09/2026

Found an error on your Voter Notification Letter? Use the “Am I on the Voters’ List?” tool on ottawa.ca/vote to update your voter information until September 20: elections.ottawa.ca/FindName/Fin...

Graphic from Elections Ottawa with text: “Are you on the Voters’ List? Check now.” Underneath the text, is an illustration of a laptop with a checkmark on the screen.

Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 14/09/2026

The fourth week of election worker training is underway! We're excited to have City of Ottawa staff and members of the public join in the efforts to deliver a successful 2026 Municipal Elections. #ItStartsHere #OttCity #OttVote

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 14/09/2026

Reminder! The deadline to apply for a special mail-in ballot is TOMORROW. Applications must be received by 4:30 pm on September 15. Details: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall.... #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

Graphic promoting voting by mail. Text reads: “Vote by mail. Apply for a special mail-in ballot. September 1 to 15.” An illustration of a ballot in an open envelope appears below the text.

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 11/09/2026

Starting today, election signs for the 2026 Municipal Elections may be placed on public and private property. Learn more: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

Graphic from Elections Ottawa with text: "Election signs can be posted beginning September 11." Seven blank election signs are displayed on a hillside landscape.

Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 11/09/2026

Looking for something to do in October? Grab a friend and apply to become an election worker for the 2026 Municipal Elections. Details: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 10/09/2026

Stay connected! Follow us on X, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest updates and information on the 2026 Municipal Elections. Be the first to know about key dates, deadlines, and election-related announcements. #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

Graphic promoting Elections Ottawa social media accounts with the message 'Follow us for official 2026 Municipal Election updates.' The graphic lists all the social media accounts for Elections Ottawa and what social media platforms they are on. The listed accounts are as follows: Elections Ottawa on Facebook; @ottawavote on Instagram; @ottawavote on X; and @vote.ottawa.ca on Bluesky.

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 09/09/2026

After September 20, electors can add or amend their information at their voting place on voting days. Make sure you're ready to vote! Learn more: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ItStartsHere #OttCity #OttVote

Graphic that reads: 2026 Municipal Elections. At the bottom of the graphic there is a black silhouette illustration of a hand placing a ballot in the ballot box, houses, a farm, and city buildings. There is also a blue circle with a white checkmark to the right of the hand holding the ballot.

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 09/09/2026

Out of town? Busy schedule? Eligible electors can apply to vote by special mail-in ballot until September 15. Applications can be submitted online, by email, by mail, or in person. Details: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

Graphic from Elections Ottawa with text: "Your vote. Your mailbox. Apply Sept. 1-15." A mailbox containing an envelope appears in a circle above a neighbourhood and city skyline. An arrow connects the mailbox icon to a mailbox within the neighbourhood below, which also includes houses, streets, and trees.

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 08/09/2026

Calling all eligible electors! Choose the voting option that works best for you and make a plan to vote: • Vote at one of 6 in-person voting opportunities • Vote by proxy • Vote by special mail-in ballot Explore the different voting opportunities: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall....

A graphic from Elections Ottawa encouraging eligible voters to plan how they will vote, highlighting the options of voting in person, by proxy, or by special mail-in ballot.

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 04/09/2026

Did you know? Voter Identification must include your name and qualifying address; photo ID is not required. Learn more: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 31/08/2026

Do you know who will be on your ballot this October? Enter your address in the “Who is running in my ward?” tool to see your list of candidates for the 2026 Municipal Elections. Check out the tool today: elections.ottawa.ca/CandidateLis...

Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 28/08/2026

Every time a bell rings, an Elections Office milestone is reached... It’s a small moment that keeps us motivated as we prepare for the 2026 Municipal Elections. This week, we reached a training milestone by completing week one of election worker training.

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 27/08/2026

Stay informed throughout the election period. Check out ottawa.ca/vote for information about the 2026 Municipal Elections, including the list of certified candidates, job opportunities, voter eligibility, and updating your information on the Voters’ List.

The graphic displays the Elections Office's contact information: phone number (613 580 2660), email (elections@ottawa.ca), website (ottawa.ca/vote) and the logos of the social media platforms used by the Elections Office. The social media icons are Facebook, BlueSky, X, and Instagram. Below the contact information and social media icons is an outline of a person.

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 27/08/2026

Going away for school this fall? If you’ll live in one municipality for school but keep your permanent address in another, you may be eligible to vote in BOTH municipal elections. Make your voice heard! Learn more: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall.... #ItStartsHere

Graphic from Elections Ottawa with text: "Heading to school this fall? Your vote can still count at home." A human figure carrying a backpack and a suitcase stands on a pathway outside a house. A checkmark icon appears above the figure.

Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 26/08/2026

Not sure what ‘voting by proxy’ is? It allows an eligible elector to appoint a proxy - another eligible elector - to vote on their behalf. All required forms must be completed and certified before a proxy can be appointed. Details: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 24/08/2026

Reminder! We’re hiring election workers for the 2026 Municipal Elections. Apply today at ottawa.ca/en/city-hall.... #ItStartsHere #OttCity #OttVote

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 22/08/2026

The nomination period is officially closed for the 2026 Municipal Elections! The City Clerk has certified the nominations of all 181 candidates, and declared 10 candidates elected by acclamation. Learn more and view the list of certified and acclaimed candidates: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 21/08/2026

Today is Nomination Day! It’s the final day for candidates to file or withdraw their nomination papers for the 2026 Municipal Elections. Once nominations close at 2 pm, the City Clerk will begin certifying candidates in the 2026 Municipal Elections. #ItStartsHere

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 20/08/2026

Submit those amazing sticker designs, and don’t forget that the deadline has been extended to August 23 at 11:59 pm. Your design may be chosen to appear on official “I Voted Early” stickers for the 2026 Municipal Elections. More information: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall.... #ItStartsHere #OttCity

Graphic promoting Elections Ottawa's “I Voted Early” Sticker Design Contest, featuring three sample sticker designs with a paper airplane, a rocket and moon, and a leaf with a sun and star.

Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 19/08/2026

If you’re considering running for office, don’t wait! This Friday, August 21 at 2 pm, is the deadline to file your nomination papers for the 2026 Municipal Elections. Details: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ItStartsHere

Graphic from Elections Ottawa and City of Ottawa reminding candidates of the 2026 Municipal Elections nomination deadline. Candidate nominations close on August 21 at 2:00 p.m. A calendar and clock icon appear above the deadline information.

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 18/08/2026

From September 1 to 15, eligible electors can apply for a special mail-in ballot. Apply online, by email, mail or in person at the Elections Office or any City of Ottawa Client Services Centre. Learn more at ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...