WELLINGTON COUNTY – Voter turnout was up across Wellington County in the 2026 municipal election, with all seven municipalities seeing more participation than four years ago.
Minto
Minto led the way, with just over 44.35 per cent of eligible voters casting ballots, up significantly from the 27.72 per cent in 2022.
Centre Wellington
Centre Wellington was close behind, also reaching more than 44.11 per cent, compared to 39.1 percent four years ago.
Mapleton
Mapleton saw one of the biggest jumps, with turnout rising from 16.56 per cent in 2022 to nearly 32.8 per cent this year.
Erin
Turnout in Erin reached 39.45 per cent, up from 36.11 per cent in 2022.
Wellington North
Meanwhile, Wellington North saw a small increase from 36.77 percent in 2022 to 38.54 percent in 2026.
Guelph/Eramosa
Guelph-Eramosa recorded 36.63 percent voter turnout, then 28.22 percent in 2022.
Puslinch
Puslinch saw a big increase from 22.68 percent in 2022 to 39.8 percent in 2026; that’s according to data from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
The preliminary figures show voter participation increased throughout Wellington County, with some municipalities seeing particularly strong gains.
