October 20 marks the first opportunity for Richmond Hill residents to cast their ballots in the 2026 municipal election.
By City Desk
RICHMOND HILL — Voting begins today, Tuesday, October 20, at 10 a.m., as online voting opens for the 2026 municipal election. Eligible residents can now cast their ballots for mayor, regional and ward councillors, and school board trustees.
Online voting remains available until Monday, October 26, at 8 p.m. Voters need the unique PIN from their Voter Information Package and their full date of birth. Those who did not receive a package or need assistance can consult the City of Richmond Hill’s official voter information.
Key voting dates
- Online: October 20, 10 a.m. – October 26, 8 p.m.
- Advance in person: October 24–25, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Election Day: Monday, October 26, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Still getting to know the candidates?
Richmond Hill residents are already making extensive use of Strong Richmond Hill’s 2026 Election Hub, finding it through search engines, social media and word of mouth.
The hub brings together candidate profiles, responses to questions about local issues, comparison tools and practical voting information—all in one place.
Explore the StrongRH 2026 Election Hub →
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