Residents encouraged to vote in the 2026 Municipal Election

The City of Belleville is encouraging residents to vote in the 2026 Municipal Election.

The Voting Period starts Thursday, Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. until election day on Monday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m.

The City 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.

For more information about the 2026 Municipal Election, including voter eligibility, important dates and how to vote, visit Belleville.ca/Election.