When is the next Municipal Election? |
Monday, October 24, 2022 |
Who can vote? |
On Election Day, Monday, October 24, 2022, you must be:
- A resident of the City of Brantford or be the owner or tenant of land in the City or the spouse of such owner or tenant of property in the City;
- A citizen of Canada;
- At least 18 years old; and
- Not prohibited from voting under any law.
Sec. 17(3) of the Municipal Election Act, 1996, as amended, states that the following persons are prohibited from voting:
- A person who is serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution
- A corporation
- A person acting as executor or trustee or in any other representative capacity, except as a voting proxy in accordance with section 44
- A person who was convicted of the corrupt practice described in subsection 90 (3), if voting day in the current election is less than four years after voting day in the election in respect to which he or she was convicted
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Is my name on the Voters' List? |
To find out if your name is on the Voters List email election@brantford.ca and provide your full name and current address.
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What if my name is not on the Voters’ List or my information is incorrect? |
Electors who want to add themselves to the Voters List or change their information on the Voters List (name, property address, school support) can attend City Hall ( 58 Dalhousie Street) to make these changes, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please note electors can only add or revise their own information. Electors cannot add or revise information on behalf of any other elector.
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I added my name to the Voters' List during the last election. Why is my name not on the list?
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The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for preparing the preliminary list of electors used for municipal and school board elections in Ontario. All of the completed application forms are submitted to the MPAC for inclusion in the Voters' List. If you have specific questions about the compilation of the Voters' List you can contact MPAC at 1 (866) 296-6722 or visit their website at mpac.on.ca |
I have multiple properties in the City. Can I vote more than once?
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No. You are only entitled to one vote, even if you have more than one property. If you live in one ward and have properties in other wards, you may only vote in the ward in which your primary residence is located. |
What if I am a student and only live in Brantford while attending school?
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If you are temporarily residing in the City of Brantford while attending school, you are allowed to vote if your name appears on the Voters’ List. Students wishing to register as a voter in Brantford may come to City Hall where a customer service representative can add them to the list. Students will need to bring ID that contains their name and their Brantford address (a University residence agreement, piece of mail or a lease would all be acceptable). You may also vote in the municipality where your permanent home is, provided that you have not abandoned the family home. |
Who am I voting for?
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The following is a list of positions available for Council and School Board seats for which you will be voting on:
- One (1) Mayor
- Two (2) Councillors in your ward (10 will be elected in total across all wards)
School Trustees, depending on your school support:
- Grand Erie District School Board - Four (4) Trustees OR
- Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board - Two (2) Trustees OR
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde - One (1) Trustee OR
- Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir - One (1) Trustee
If you or your spouse are non-resident owners or tenants of land assessed as commercial or industrial, you will be voting for (NO school board trustee): One (1) Mayor Two (2) Councillors in your ward.
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What is my school support?
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Your school support is based on which board your school taxes are directed towards. School support can go to one of the following within Brantford:
- Grand Erie District School Board (public)
- Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (must be Roman Catholic)
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde (must have French Language rights)
- Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir (must have French Language rights and be Roman Catholic)
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When can I vote?
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Election Day is Monday, October 24, 2022. Voting locations are open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Advanced Voting will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from October 12 to, October 15th at both the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre and Brantford Civic Centre
Online voting will also be available to all voters from Monday, October 3, to Election Day on Monday, October 24.
If you are unable to vote in-person during the advance voting days, on Election Day, or online, you can appoint a voting proxy to vote for you.
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Where do I vote?
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Electors can cast their ballot at any voting location in their ward. |
What will happen when I go to vote?
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Once inside the voting place you will be directed to the next available election official, who will ask for your identification, locate your name on the Voters’ List, cross your name off the list, and issue a ballot specific to your declared school support. They will review the instructions on the proper way to mark the ballot and direct you to a voting screen where you will mark your ballot. Once you have marked your ballot, you will take it to the Deputy Returning Officer and wait until your ballot has been processed through the vote tabulator and is deposited into the ballot box. You will then promptly leave the voting place. |
What should I take with me to vote?
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Voters will be required to provide proof of identity and residency. Even with the Voter Notification Card you will be receiving from the City Clerk's Office the following documentation will be required prior to voting.
- An Ontario driver’s licence.
- An Ontario Photo Card.
- An Ontario motor vehicle permit (vehicle portion).
- A cancelled personalized cheque.
- A mortgage statement, lease or rental agreement relating to property in Ontario.
- An insurance policy or insurance statement.
- A loan agreement or other financial agreement with a financial institution.
- A document issued or certified by a court in Ontario.
- Any other document from the government of Canada, Ontario or a municipality in Ontario or from an agency of such a government.
- Any document from a Band Council in Ontario established under the Indian Act (Canada).
- An income tax assessment notice.
- A Child Tax Benefit Statement.
- A Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid T4E.
- A Statement of Old Age Security T4A (OAS).
- A Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits T4A (P).
- A Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions.
- A Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Works.
- A Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Disability Support Program.
- A Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Statement of Benefits T5007.
- A property tax assessment.
- A credit card statement, bank account statement, or RRSP, RRIF, RHOSP or T5 statement.
- A CNIB Card or a card from another registered charitable organization that provides services to persons with disabilities.
- A hospital card or record.
- A document showing campus residence, issued by the office or officials responsible for student residence at a post-secondary institution.
- A document showing residence at a long-term care home under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007, issued by the Administrator for the home.
- A utility bill for hydro, water, gas, telephone or cable TV or a bill from a public utilities commission.
- A cheque stub, T4 statement or pay receipt issued by an employer.
- A transcript or report card from a post-secondary school.
For additional options contact the City Clerk's Department.
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How is my ballot counted?
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Poll level electronic vote tabulators will be utilized for counting the ballots as each voting location. All the votes are electronically counted and results will be produced following the close of polls at 8:00 p.m. on Election night. |
Can I cast a blank ballot?
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Yes. |
How do I mark the ballot? |
You vote by marking an X in the box directly to the right of the name of the candidate of your choice with the pen provided. |
Will my ballot still be counted if I only vote for one candidate?
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Yes. |
What if I make a mistake when marking my ballot?
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If you make a mistake or change your mind about which candidate you want to vote for, simply return the ballot to the election official. They will cancel the ballot and issue another one to you. If you have any questions about how to properly mark the ballot, any of the election officials will be happy to explain it to you. |
What if I am in line when the voting place closes?
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If you are inside the voting place or in the line to vote prior to closing time at 8:00 p.m., you will be allowed to vote. |
How do I find my voting place? |
For electors who have received a Voter Information Letter, a list of eligible voting locations is located at the bottom of the letter.
On voting days, the voting locations will be identified by signage. In the case of a large voting place, such as a school or community centre, additional signs will be placed outside to direct you to the voting room. If the accessible entrance is different from the general entrance, special signage will direct you to the alternate entrance.
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Where can I see the election results?
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Soon after polls close at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, local radio and television stations will begin to broadcast results. Results will also be posted on the Results page. You will need a Flash plug-in to view updated results. This plug-in will be available on the website. |
How do I become an election worker?
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Information about each position is currently available online the Staffing Opportunities page. |
Who can I contact for more information?
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Your election team will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have about anything pertaining to the municipal election. Please call 519-759-4150, or email them here.
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