CENTRE WELLINGTON – Voting has begun in Centre Wellington for the 2026 municipal and school board elections.
Election day is on Oct. 26, however as of 10 a.m. today (Oct. 13) eligible residents can cast their vote for a local school board trustee, Township councillor and mayor.
The Township said eligible voters should have received a voter information letter (VIL) in the mail some time between Oct. 6 and Oct. 9, but residents can confirm they are on the voters’ list by contacting the Township at elections@centrewellington.ca, by calling (519)-846-9691 or they can visit the municipal office in Elora.
The VIL contains a PIN, a digital link and a phone number for residents to vote with; the 2026 elections will be conducted over the phone or on the internet.
To get on the voters’ list or to update information, residents are asked to visit the municipal office or one of the Voter Help Centres.
The first Voter Help Centre opens for advanced voting on Oct. 17 and are as follows:
- Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. @ St. John’s United Church (Belwood)
- Oct. 19 and Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. @ Victoria Park Senior’s Centre (Fergus)
- Oct. 19 through Oct. 21 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @ Municipal Office (Elora)
- Oct. 22 and Oct. 23 from 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. @ CW Sportsplex (Fergus) and the Municipal Office (Elora)
- Oct 24 and Oct. 25 from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. @ CW Sportsplex and the Municipal Office
Stay tuned with the Grand @ 101 and check out the Elections webpage for updates and information on the 2026 municipal and school board elections.
Polls close at 8 p.m. on Oct. 26 with the official results being announced on Oct. 27.
