How to vote in the 2025 Ontario general election

How to vote in the 2025 Ontario general election

  1. We'll walk you through things, step-by-step. Make sure to fill out everything you can!
  2. Then, we'll draw up your full plan to vote. You can print it, save it as a PDF, or have us send you a reminder text!
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Are you registered to vote?

If you're not registered, don't remember registering, or are registered at an old address, you can still register at the polls.

When and where will you vote?

Choose a method below.

At advance polls

Thu, Feb 20 (10am-8pm)
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Fri, Feb 21 (10am-8pm)
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Sat, Feb 22 (10am-8pm)
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You can vote on any of these days:
Thu, Feb 20, 10am - 8pm
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Fri, Feb 21, 10am - 8pm
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Sat, Feb 22, 10am - 8pm
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Plan a time to vote:

Where?

Clear polling place selection

By mail

Apply by 6pm on Feb 21
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On request, Elections Ontario can mail you a ballot. When you receive your ballot, you can fill it out at home, then mail it back to Elections Ontario, or drop it off at a local Elections Ontario office.


You must apply to vote by mail before Feb 21 at 6:00pm.

Your ballot must be received by Feb 27 at 6:00pm.

On election day, Feb 27

At your designated polling place
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When: Thursday, February 27, from 9am to 9pm
Step 1: Use Elections Ontario's Voter Information Service to find your election day polling place:
Elections Ontario's Voter Information Service  
Step 2: Come back here and make a note of your polling place:
Plan a time to vote:

Other options for voting

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Vote at an election office: You can vote at your local election office any time during their office hours, up until 6pm on February 26. Find your local election office here.

Vote at home: If you are unable to visit your election office or voting location, or you require assistance to vote, you can request a home visit before 6pm EST on February 26. Find your local election office's contact info here.

Who are you voting for?

We'll help you decide with 3 easy steps!

Step 1: Review the candidate profiles

Step 2: Come back here and choose your pick

Need another look at your options?

Harvey Bischof
ONDP
Will Bouma
PC
Joshua Carron
New Blue
James Carruthers
Alliance
Mike Clancy
NOTA
Karleigh Csordas
Green
Rob Ferguson
Libertarian
Ron Fox
Liberal

Your pick for MLA

Add a candidate from the list above. Your pick stays on your device.
Your choice

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Why we're asking you to spread the word

If we want to keep our democracy, we have to use it. And all most people need to go out and vote is a little push from a friend!

Your plan to vote

How

When

Where

What to bring

Your voter card and 1 piece of ID showing your name.

  • Didn't get your voter card in the mail? You can still vote with ID.
and/or...

1 piece of ID showing both your name and home address.

Be on the safe side: Bring extra ID if you can.
Examples of acceptable ID
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  • ID with name and address:
    • Ontario driver’s licence
    • Ontario motor vehicle permit (plate or vehicle portion)
    • Ontario photo card
    • Property assessment notice from Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
    • Child tax benefit statement
    • Income tax notice of assessment
    • Social Insurance Number confirmation letter
    • Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid T4E
    • Statement of Old Age Security T4A (OAS)
    • Any document showing both your name and home address issued by the Government of Canada/Ontario
    • School admission letter
    • School transcript or report card
    • Tuition/fees statement
    • Bank account or credit card statement
    • Cancelled personalized cheque
    • Cheque stub, pay receipt or T4 issued by a person's employer
    • Insurance statement
    • Residential mortgage, lease, or rental statement
    • Signed loan or financial agreement with a financial institution
    • Document showing campus residence issued by the office or officials responsible for student residence at a post-secondary institution
    • CNIB card or card from another registered charitable organization that provides services to persons with disabilities
    • Hospital records showing a person’s name and home address
    • Letter of Confirmation of Residence
    • Utility bill (hydro, water, gas, telephone, cable TV, public utilities commission)
    • Property tax assessment or bill from a municipality in Ontario
    • Any other document showing both your name and home address issued by a municipality, a government agency, or certified by a court in Ontario, or a Band Council in Ontario established under the Indian Act (Canada)
  • ID with name (only if you have a voter information card):
    • Birth certificate
    • Marriage certificate
    • Ontario health card
    • Canadian Armed Forces ID card (NDI 20)
    • Canadian passport
    • Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
    • Certificate of Indian Status (Status card)
    • Certificate of Naturalization (issued before January 1, 1947)
    • Citizenship card
    • Firearms licence
    • Nexus/FAST (Free and Secure Trade) card
    • Old Age Security identification card
    • Social Insurance Number confirmation letter
    • Registration of birth abroad (issued between January 1, 1947 and February 14, 1977)
    • Veteran Affairs Canada Health Care Identification card
    • Veteran's Service Card (NDI 75)
    • Birth Certificate from a Canadian province or territory
    • Blood donor card
    • Credit/debit card
    • Diplomatic or special passport
    • Employee card
    • Hospital records (including hospital bracelets)
    • Union card or professional licence
    • Student card
    • A document from a Band Council in Ontario established under the Indian Act (Canada) showing a person’s name
    • Any document showing your name issued by the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, a municipality, or a government agency

Your pick for MLA

Harvey Bischof Ontario New Democratic Party
Will Bouma Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario
Joshua Carron New Blue Party of Ontario
James Carruthers Ontario Alliance
Mike Clancy None of the Above Direct Democracy Party
Karleigh Csordas Green Party of Ontario
Rob Ferguson Ontario Libertarian Party
Ron Fox Ontario Liberal Party

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