Voter Information
IMPORTANT ELECTION INFORMATION
New Ward Boundaries & Council Composition
Chatham-Kent is moving from six wards to eight for the 2026 Municipal Election. Council composition is also changing. Instead of 18 seats, council will now have 14 councillors and 1 mayor, for a total of 15 positions. You elect 2 Councillors in Ward 7.
How to Vote:
Residents will be able to vote online or in-person.
When & Where to Vote:
You can vote online during the following period:
- Opens Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 10:00 am
- Closes Friday, October 16, 2026, at 4:00 pm
You can vote in-person at Advanced Polls at the John D. Bradley Centre at 565 Richmond Street on:
- Thursday, October 15, from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Friday, October 16, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
You can vote in-person on Election Day on October 26th from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm at your assigned polling station.
For further information, please visit the Municipal website at: www.chatham-kent.ca/localgovernment/elections/Pages/2026-Municipal-Election.aspx
You can check if you are on the voters list or add your name at the following link: https://www.registertovoteon.ca/
More details will be added as they become available.