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Advanced voting in Toronto mayoral election begins this week

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Cohen, B. (2026, October 5). Advanced voting in Toronto mayoral election begins this week. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/advanced-voting-in-toronto-mayoral-election-begins-this-week/article_62418944-599d-4aaf-ad04-677a4d3dc2d3.html

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Advanced voting for the Toronto mayoral election starts on Tuesday, with polls open until Sunday. Voters can choose from among 50 designated locations spread evenly across all wards to cast their ballots for mayor, councillor, and school board trustee positions.

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Advanced voting for the Toronto municipal election began on October 6, allowing residents to cast ballots early until October 11. Voters will choose candidates for mayor, councillor, and school board trustee at one of the 50 designated locations across the city. Despite former federal cabinet minister Chris Alexander's announcement that he was dropping out of the mayoral race, his name remains on the ballot during this period. Torontonians who have received their voter information cards can confirm voting details via the city’s MyVote website or by calling 311. To vote, residents must present identification with both their name and a Toronto address; eligibility extends to Canadian citizens aged 18 or older who are either residents of Toronto or property owners/renters within the city limits.

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