MARKHAM VOTES: Voting now open in 2022 Markham municipal election until Oct. 24

Yorkregion.com
Oct. 17, 2022

Voting is open for the 2022 Markham Municipal Election from Oct. 14 to 24 at 8 p.m.

“Starting today, Markham voters can have their say in the 2022 Markham Municipal Election with 250 hours to vote. Cast a ballot online or by paper ballot -- whichever is most convenient,” said Kimberley Kitteringham, city clerk/returning officer, Elections Markham.

Voters can cast their ballot online from a computer, tablet or smartphone.

Paper ballot voting is available at any voting place in Markham during early voting days (Oct. 20, 21 and 22) or by appointment at the Elections Markham Returning Office (Oct. 14 to 22) from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

On Oct. 24, people can vote remotely wherever is most convenient for them, or in person at any voting place in Markham using a touch screen until 8 p.m.

Those planning to cast a ballot will need a voter information letter. Those who haven’t received a voter information letter, and are eligible to vote, may not be registered at their current address or at all.

To vote in the municipal election, a voter needs to be:

• A Canadian citizen;
• At least 18 years old;
• A Markham resident, property owner or tenant (or the spouse of one); and,
• Registered to vote.

You can register to vote online at ElectionsMarkham.ca/register or in person at the Markham Civic Centre’s Clerk’s Office, at any Markham public library branch until Oct. 19, or at any voting place during voting days. Voters registering or voting in person are reminded to bring IDs with them to show election workers who they are.

Got questions about the municipal election? You can ask the Elections Markham virtual assistant or Amazon Alexa any time of the day. The voter helpline is also open during voting days from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and offers support in 150+ languages at vote@markham.ca or 905-477-7000, extension 8683.