Registered voters in the City of Brantford, County of Brant and the Township of Blandford-Blenheim will soon elect their next mayors, councillors and school board trustees.
With Election Day set for Monday, October 26, voters in all three municipalities can cast their ballots online or by telephone ahead of the deadline.
Voting procedures vary by municipality. Both the County of Brant and the Township of Blandford-Blenheim will offer online and telephone voting only, with in-person assistance locations for those who need it.
In addition to online and telephone voting, the CIty of Brantford will also be offering in-person advance voting as well as in-person voting on election day.
To qualify to vote in the election you must be at least 18 years old on Election Day, a Canadian citizen, and a resident of the municipality you’re voting in.
For more details regarding voting procedures for each municipality, see below.
Township of Blandford-Blenheim
Online and Telephone Voting: Available between 8 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, and 8 p.m. on October 26.
- Registered voters should have already received voter information letters. This letter will include a unique Voter PIN, along with your full name and address. The letter will also provide instructions on how to vote online or over the phone, and will include a website address and phone number to cast your vote.
- Voters can cast their ballot from anywhere with internet access using their own computer or mobile device.
Voter Assistance Locations: Residents seeking help with online voting should bring their information letter with them to the following locations:
- Township Administration Office – 47 Wilmot St. South, Drumbo
- Tuesday, October 13 to Friday, October 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Monday, October 26, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Princeton Centennial Hall – 35 Main St. South, Princeton: Thursday, October 15 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Plattsville Arena – 68 Mill Street East, Plattsville: Tuesday, October 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A video explaining how to use online and telephone voting can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXErIho9yuI
County of Brant
Online and Telephone Voting: Available between 9 a.m. on Monday, October 19, and 8 p.m. on October 26.
- Registered voters should have already received voter information letters. This letter will include a unique Voter PIN, along with your full name and address. The letter will also provide instructions on how to vote online or over the phone, and will include a website address and phone number to cast your vote.
- Voters can cast their ballot from anywhere with internet access using their own computer or mobile device, including personal assistive technology if needed.
Voter Assistance Locations: Residents seeking help with online voting should bring their information letter with them to the following locations:
- Airport Community Hall – 3 Airport Rd. Brant
- Brant Sports Complex (Lafarge Room) – 944 Powerline Rd., Paris
- Burford Community Centre (Mary Lowes Room) – 14 Potter Dr., Burford
- Cedarview Church – 20 Cedar St., Paris
- Cowan Community Health Hub – 25 Curtis Ave. North, Paris
- Gaukel Memorial Community Centre (Community Room) – 7 Gaukel Dr., St. George
- Glen Morris Centennial Hall – 17 Dunbar St., Glen Morris
- North Ward School – 107 Silver St., Paris
- Onondaga Community Hall – 42 Brantford St., Onondaga
- Paris Customer Service Offices (Gallagher Boardroom) – Lisa’s Way, 66 Grand River St. North, Paris
- Scotland Community Centre (Gymnasium) – 85 Simcoe St., Scotland
- Sojourn Church – 112 Scott Ave., Paris
- TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre (Renway Meeting Room) – 15 Ewart Ave, Cainsville
Alternate Voting Locations: Alternative Voting Locations are County of Brant facilities which serve as locations where electors may vote without needing assistance, but who need access to internet and electronic devices.
Locations are as follows:
- Burford Customer Service Office (Reception Area) – 26 Park Ave., Burford
- Paris Customer Service Office (Reception Area) – 66 Grand River St. North, Paris
- Burford Public Library – 24 Park Ave., Burford
- Glen Morris Public Library – 474 East River Rd. Glen Morris
- Paris Public Library – 12 William St., Paris
- Scotland/Oakland Public Library – 281 Oakland Rd., Scotland
- St. George Public Library – 78 Main St. North, St. George
Dates and times of operation for voter assistance and alternate voting locations can be found here: https://www.brant.ca/council-and-county-administration/elections/election-voting/
City of Brantford
Online Voting: Available between 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, and 8 p.m. on October 26.
- Registered voters should have already received voter information letters in the mail containing a personalized Voter PIN and instructions.
- Voters can cast their ballot from anywhere with internet access using their own computer or mobile device, including personal assistive technology if needed.
- Those with questions, who are experiencing a problem while voting online, or who did not receive a voter information letter on should contact the Municipal Election team at 519-759-4150, or election@brantford.ca
Advance Voting: Available from Thursday, October 15, to Sunday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at the following locations:
- Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre
- Address: 254 North Park St.
- Accessibility: Accessible washroom available. Parking in the back of the complex.
- City Hall
- Address: 58 Dalhousie St.
- Accessibility: Assistive voting equipment is available.
- Parking: Free at Municipal Lot 3 on Darling Street.
Voting Day: Monday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Ward 1 Locations:
- Lions Park – 20 Edge St.
- Salvation Army Brantford Community Church – 33 Diana Ave.
- Knights of Columbus – 12 Catherine Ave.
- St. Basil School – 365 Blackburn Dr.
Ward 2 Locations:
- Brantford Collegiate Institute – 120 Brant Ave.
- T.B. Costain-SC Johnson Community Centre – 16 Morrell St.
- Tollgate Technological Skills Centre – 112 Tollgate Rd.
- Our Lady of Providence School – 55 Kent Rd.
Ward 3 Locations:
- Graham Bell School – 56 Grand St.
- Greenbrier School – 33 White Oaks Ave.
- Resurrection School – 17 Ravenwood Rd.
- Cedarland School – 60 Ashgrove Ave.
- Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre – 254 North Park St.
Ward 4 Locations:
- Branlyn School – 238 Brantwood Park Rd.
- Banbury Heights School – 141 Banbury Rd.
- Hope Christian Church – 64 Buchanan Cres.
- Woodman Community Centre – 491 Grey St.
Ward 5 Locations:
- Pauline Johnson Collegiate and Vocational Institute – 627 Colborne St.
- Doug Snooks Community Centre – 333 Erie Ave.
- Rossini Lodge – 140 Grey St.
- City Hall – 58 Dalhousie St.
For information on accessibility access at each of the above Brantford voting locations, as well as roaming poll locations for older adults in retirement and nursing homes, assisted living and supportive housing facilities, and long-term care homes, visit: https://www.brantford.ca/your-government/municipal-election/voters/polling-stations/
Kimberly De Jong’s reporting is funded by the Canadian government through its Local Journalism Initiative.The funding allows her to report rural and agricultural stories from Blandford-Blenheim and Brant County. Reach her at kimberly.dejong@brantbeacon.ca.
