WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s election day in Ontario, with voters in more than 400 municipalities set to pick their local representatives.
Township of Centre Wellington
As of 8:40 Friday morning, Centre Wellington said voter turnout stood at 20.59 per cent, with 5,942 eligible voters having returned their ballots.
The township has also shared a breakdown of turnout across all six wards; you can find that here.
Eligible voters can cast their ballot online or by telephone, from wherever they are, all day today (October 26) until 8 pm.
If residents need assistance, they can visit one of the townships’ Voter Help Centres today, where staff can answer questions and assist you in casting your ballot using the internet voting system.
Voter Help Centres are open today from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. at both the Elora Municipal Office and the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
For more information, visit https://www.centrewellington.ca/township-services/2026-municipal-election/
Town of Erin
In the Town of Erin, 23 per cent of eligible voters had cast their ballots as of Friday, according to the township.
Residents still have until 8 p.m. tonight to return their completed voting kits to Town Hall.
Those unable to make it during regular business hours can use the 24-hour drop box at the front entrance.
For more information, visit erin.ca/2026-municipal-election.
Mapleton Township
In Mapleton, 1,183 electors had cast their ballots as of Friday, representing 16.5 per cent voter turnout, according to the township.
Residents still have until 8 p.m. tonight to vote online or by telephone, using the instructions in their Voter Information Letter.
Anyone who needs help voting or hasn’t received their letter can contact the township office. More information is available at mapleton.ca/elections.
Town of Minto
In the Town of Minto, more than 36 per cent of ballots had been returned as of 11:30 Friday morning, according to the township.
Residents still have time to cast their ballots ahead of the 8 p.m. deadline tonight. Completed voter kits can be placed in the drop box outside the Council Chamber doors at the Municipal Office, including after hours.
Those planning to vote in person today can visit the Municipal Office at 5941 Highway 89, just outside Harriston, between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Election results are expected to be released as soon as possible after polls close.
For more information, visit https://www.town.minto.on.ca/government/2026-municipal-election
Guelph/Eramosa Township
In Guelph-Eramosa, voter turnout had reached 25.7 per cent as of Friday, with more than 3,000 voter kits returned, according to the township.
Residents still have until 8 p.m. tonight to return their ballots.
The municipal office will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. and will serve as the final voter kit return station. Residents can also use the secure, 24-hour drop box outside the municipal office. The township reminds voters to include their completed ballot, secrecy envelope, signed voter declaration, and yellow return envelope.
Kits missing the required declaration or return envelope cannot be counted.
For more information, visit https://www.get.on.ca/township-services/election.
Puslinch Township
In Puslinch, residents who haven’t received their vote-by-mail kit can still cast a ballot in today’s municipal election.
The township says voters can visit the Township Office at 7404 Wellington Road 34 to have a new kit issued.
The office will be open from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. today. Residents will need to bring valid ID showing their name and current address to receive a replacement kit.
For more information, visit https://puslinch.ca/government/2026-municipal-election/
City of Guelph
Guelph’s 2026 municipal election takes place on Monday, October 26. Polls will be open at voting locations across the city from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
After polls close, the City will post unofficial election results on guelph.ca as they become available. Media and residents are encouraged to check the website throughout the evening for updates.
For more information visit https://guelph.ca/city-government/mayor-and-council/municipal-elections/
