Advance voting for municipal election starts Sept. 24
Posted Sep 24, 2022 06:15:00 PM.
Those eager to cast their ballot for the upcoming municipal election can do so starting on Saturday, Sept. 24.
Polls during the advanced voting period will be open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. until Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Residents can vote at any of the nine voting locations across Ottawa:
- François Dupuis Recreation Centre, 2263 Portobello Boulevard
- St-Laurent Complex, 525 Côté Street
- City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave West
- Greenboro Community Centre, 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive
- Minto Recreation Complex, Barrhaven, 3500 Cambrian Road
- Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue
- Michele Heights Community Centre, 2955 Michèle Drive
- Richcraft Recreation Complex, Kanata, 4101 Innovation Drive
- CARDELREC Recreation Complex Goulbourn, 1500 Shea Road
Residents are asked to present a piece of identification in order to receive a ballot at their voting place. If you cannot present an acceptable proof of identity and residence, you can make a statutory declaration prior to being issued a ballot.
Special Advance Vote Days take place from September 24 to September 27. Electors will have the opportunity to cast their ballot at any of nine locations across the city https://t.co/vcI8de4yrw #MakeYourMark #OttVote #OttCity pic.twitter.com/NdQFKp10G7
— Elections Ottawa (@ottawavote) September 22, 2022
Residents can verify when and where they can vote on their voter notification letter or by using the Where Do I Vote? tool on ottawa.ca/vote.
Other Advance Voting Days will take place on Friday, Oct. 7 and Friday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the exception of long-term care centres and retirement homes, which may have reduced hours.
There are officially 14 candidates running to become the next mayor of Ottawa and 106 candidates are running for city council for different wards. There are also 90 candidates running for school board trustees.
Voting Day is Monday, Oct. 24.
