Before every election voters verify their information on the Voters' List. Starting next week a new online tool will be available for residents of Penetanguishene to check, update and add their information to the Voters' List. 

You can use this tool to confirm, update, or add your information if you:

• have changed your name or address
• own or rent a new property
• no longer own or rent a property
• want to remove your information

To be eligible to vote, you must meet the Qualifications of Electors as listed in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, s.17(2).  A person is entitled to be an elector in Penetanguishene, on voting day, if they meet all of the following conditions:

• A Canadian citizen
• At least 18 years old 
• A resident, owner or tenant of land in Penetanguishene or the spouse of such tenant or owner
• Not prohibited from voting under any law subsection (3) or by any other law

You may only vote once in the Town of Penetanguishene municipal election regardless of how many properties you own or rent within the town. 

The Province of Ontario has published a voters’ guide for the 2026 Ontario municipal council and school board elections.

As of January 1, 2024, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is no longer responsible for collecting voter information for municipal elections. However, MPAC is required to collect school support information.  Property owners in Ontario must designate support for a school system, even if they do not have children or if their children do not currently attend school. This designation appears on your Property Assessment Notice.  To learn more about school support, visit the MPAC website.

The Town of Penetanguishene will be offering Internet and Telephone voting starting on Tuesday October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A Voter Assistance Centre will be located at the Municipal Office (10 Robert Street West, Penetanguishene, ON) in Council Chambers. Voters will have access to internet and telephone if they wish to vote at the Voter Assistance Centre.    

Eligible voters will receive a Voter Information Letter (VIL) that will contain their personal Voter ID or Voting PIN. Voters are not to share this information with anyone. In addition to the information in the VIL, additional steps are required to validate voter identity when voting online or by telephone. Voters will also be required to take an oath confirming their eligibility. It is illegal to vote when you are not eligible to do so. VILs will be sent via Canada Post at the end of September 2026 to individuals on the voters list.