Frequently Asked Questions and Resources

You are eligible to vote in the Municipal Election if you:

• Are a Canadian citizen
• Are 18 years of age or older
• Live in West Grey, or own or rent property in the municipality (or your spouse does)
• Are not prohibited from voting under the Municipal Elections Act

You may only vote once in West Grey, even if you own multiple properties.

Voters need to have a Voter Information Letter in order to vote. This will be mailed to you in October. This letter will have your instructions and your unique Personal Identification Number, required to log into the internet election site or onto the telephone election platform.

If you do not receive a Voter Information Letter in October, please visit the Municipal office with identification to confirm your registration status and receive your letter.

To view a listing of acceptable identification, please see the Voter ID Information tab above.

Internet and telephone voting are the voting methods for the 2026 Municipal Election. You will be able to cast your vote from the comfort of your home or anywhere you can access the internet or a telephone, including at the Election Centres.

Voters can use any device that connects to the internet, including computers, tablets, and smartphones. Voters can also use touch-tone telephones. Rotary phones may not be used.

There will be no paper ballots for this election.

Election Centres

Election staff will be available to assist voters at Election Centres during the voting period.

Accessibility

Internet and telephone voting enables voters with accessibility requirements to vote with little or no assistance from others. Persons with accessibility requirements can use either telephone or internet voting without being required to leave their home, or can attend an Election Centre to vote with assistance.

Retirement and Long-Term Care Centres

Retirement homes and long-term care facilities will host Election Centres during the voting period. The dates and times of Election Centres at these facilities will be confirmed before the voting period and posted at each location.