Barrie residents will head to the polls for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, with final voting day taking place on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Barrie Municipal Election 2026. Whether you’re voting for the first time or have participated in previous municipal elections, there are a few important things to know before voting begins. Here is a summary based entirely on the City of Barrie’s 2026 Election Information for Voters page. City of Barrie
Who Can Vote | Barrie Municipal Election 2026?
According to the City of Barrie, you can vote if you are a Canadian citizen, will be at least 18 years old as of October 26, 2026, are not prohibited from voting by law, and are either a Barrie resident or a Barrie property owner or tenant—or the spouse of a Barrie property owner or tenant.
You may only vote once in Barrie’s municipal election, regardless of how many voting days there are or how many properties you own or rent. City of Barrie
Make Sure You Know Your Ward
Barrie’s ward boundaries were reviewed in 2025, and the new boundaries will take effect with the new term of Council.
That means some Barrie residents may be voting in a different ward in the 2026 election. The City recommends checking the new ward boundaries before voting. City of Barrie
Make Sure You’re on the Voters List
This is an important step.
You must be on the municipal voters list to vote during the 10-day voting period.
The City has an online voter registration tool where residents can check their voter information, add their name to the list or submit changes. Acceptable identification showing your name and qualifying address is required when adding yourself to the voters list or updating your information.
The City’s online voter registration tool closes at 5 p.m. on October 26, 2026. City of Barrie
Check or update your voter information
You can also contact Barrie Election staff at 705-728-VOTE (8683) or visit Legislative and Court Services on the first floor of City Hall at 70 Collier Street during regular business hours. City of Barrie
Watch for Your Voting PIN
Voter information letters will begin being mailed to people on the voters list during the last week of September 2026.
Your letter contains the information you’ll need to vote, including your personal voting PIN and instructions for accessing online and telephone voting.
If you haven’t received your voting PIN by October 13, 2026, the City says you can obtain it by visiting a Voter Assistance Centre with acceptable voter identification.
If you lose your voter information letter or PIN, contact Barrie Election staff immediately so the old PIN can be deactivated. City of Barrie
When Can You Vote?
Voting will be available from:
October 16 to October 26, 2026
Barrie will use online and telephone voting for the 2026 Municipal Election.
To vote online, you’ll use the web address provided in your voter information letter, enter your voting PIN and required credentials, and follow the instructions to complete your ballot.
For telephone voting, you’ll call the number provided in your voter information letter, enter your PIN and required credentials, and follow the telephone prompts to make and confirm your selections. City of Barrie
What Are Barrie Residents Voting For?
Depending on eligibility, Barrie voters will be casting ballots for:
- Mayor
- Councillor
- School Board Trustee
The City also recommends checking your school support designation before the election. City of Barrie
Need Help Voting?
The City will operate five Voter Assistance Centres for people who need help voting or adding themselves to the voters list.
They will be located at Allandale Recreation Centre, City Hall, East Bayfield Community Centre, Parkview Centre and Peggy Hill Team Community Centre.
The centres will be open:
Thursday, October 22: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday, October 23: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday, October 24: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Monday, October 26: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
The City notes that residents who don’t have access to an internet-connected computer, tablet or smartphone can also use a Voter Assistance Centre. City of Barrie
Important 2026 Barrie Election Dates
The advance voting period runs October 16–26, 2026, Voter Assistance Centres are available on October 22, 23, 24 and 26, and Monday, October 26 is the final voting day.
The new 2026–2030 Barrie City Council term begins November 15, 2026. City of Barrie
Get Ready Before Voting Begins
The most important thing residents can do now is make sure their voter information is correct.
Check that you’re on the voters list, confirm your ward, review your school support designation and watch for your voter information letter and PIN.
Voting begins October 16, and the final opportunity to vote is October 26, 2026.
For the complete information directly from the City of Barrie:
2026 Election Information for Voters — City of Barrie
Brent Bowser
Candidate for Ward 1 Councillor
Working for Ward 1. Together.
