The election countdown has started – on October 17 Newmarket voters can begin casting their online ballots to have a say in shaping their community. Before residents go online to vote, the elections team is urging Newmarket residents to make sure they are on the most important list this season, the Municipal Voters’ List. As of September 22, 2026, 72,804 eligible electors were already registered on the Newmarket Municipal Voters’ List, and the number may continue to grow as residents check and add their information.
“This Fall, the Newmarket Voters’ List is the list you need to be on,” says Lisa Lyons, Director, Legislative Services/ Town Clerk. “We know these last few years many people have moved to Newmarket, moved within Newmarket, gained their Canadian citizenship or hit that milestone of turning 18. Even if you voted in a recent election, you should check the Voters’ List to make sure you’re on it, and that all your information is correct. It takes less than five minutes to check or get registered.”
Check the Voters’ List
In early October, all registered and eligible Newmarket voters who are on the List will receive their Voter Instruction Letter in the mail containing everything they will need to vote.
But first, residents need to check the Municipal Voters’ List at NewmarketVotes.ca to add themselves to the List or check that their information is correct. If a voter’s information needs to be changed or added, they simply follow the instructions and prompts to update or add their information. Voters who are adding themselves to the List will need to upload an image of acceptable personal identification.
To be eligible to vote in Newmarket's 2026 Municipal Election a person must be:
- A Canadian citizen; and
- 18 years of age or older; and
- A resident of the Town of Newmarket; or a non-resident who is, or whose spouse is, an owner or tenant of land in the Town of Newmarket; and
- Not prohibited from voting by law.
As a bonus, anyone who is on the Voters’ List will automatically be entered into a draw for the chance to win one of two Recreation and Culture prizes:
- 1 family recreation pass for a year ($800 approximate value)
- 1 of 2 adult recreation passes for a year ($475 approximate value)
Winners will be drawn randomly from the Voters’ List following the election.
Voter Instruction Letters hit Mailboxes this October
As Voter Instruction Letters begin arriving, residents are encouraged to check their mail regularly and keep their letter secure. The Voter Instruction Letter includes important election details and all information necessary for voters to cast their ballots in October.
New for 2026: MyVote
MyVote is an interactive map created specifically for Newmarket residents, making it easier than ever to access important election information in one convenient place.
Residents can search their address to quickly find their ward, learn about registered candidates, and locate voting assistance nearby. By providing easy access to trusted election information, MyVote helps residents stay informed and participate confidently in the municipal election. Visit NewmarketVotes.ca to check it out.
About the 2026 Newmarket Municipal Election:
The Town of Newmarket, along with municipalities across Ontario, will hold a municipal election this October to elect members of Newmarket Council and school board trustees.
Newmarket voters will have 10 days to vote, from October 17 to October 26, 2026. Voting will take place online. In person voting by appointment will be available for voters who prefer or require a paper ballot.
More information about the 2026 Town of Newmarket Municipal Election is available at NewmarketVotes.ca.