The 2026 Municipal Election is coming up quick and Quinte residents can cast their ballots early with advanced voting options available starting this week.
The Voting Period in Belleville starts Thursday, Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. until election day on Monday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m.
The City says it will be operating Voter Assistance Centres at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre and the Gerry Masterson Thurlow Community Centre on Oct. 21, 22, 23 and 24 from noon to 7 p.m., and on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
If attending a Voter Assistance Centre, residents must bring their Voter Information Letter and identification that shows their name and qualifying address in Belleville.
Internet, telephone and in-person voting are available for this election:
• Internet: Eligible voters can vote online from anywhere, any time during the voting period.
• Telephone: Eligible voters can vote by phone from anywhere, any time during the voting period.
• In person: Paper ballots will only be available at the Voter Assistance Centres on Oct. 21, 22, 23 and 24. There will be no paper ballots on election day.
“Election day is October 26 and I encourage all residents to exercise their right and responsibility to vote,” said Doug Irwin, City Clerk for the City of Belleville. “By voting in the municipal election, residents are able to participate in shaping the future of our community.”
Eligible voters in the 2026 Municipal Election include Canadian citizens who are at least 18 years of age and reside in Belleville or own or rent property within the city.
Meanwhile in Quinte West, four advanced voting locations will be open Wednesday, while in Prince Edward County, online voting starts at 10 a.m. October 17 and is available 24 hours a day through to October 26 at 8 p.m.
Assistance and in-person voting including by paper ballot will be also available at various locations on certain dates.
Check your local municipal websites for election information.
