Voter Resources | Rajesh Kumar for Sydenham | Kingston City Council 2026

Voters' List & ID

How to register to Vote

You don't need to be on the Voters' List to vote - you can add yourself at the voting place. But being on the list makes everything faster.

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The Voters' List

The City receives an initial list from Elections Ontario and updates it before the election. Starting September 1, 2026, you can update your information by contacting the City's Election Office.

To check or update your registration online, visit:

Register To Vote

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Accepted ID

Bring one piece of ID showing your name and current address. Accepted documents include:

Ontario Driver's Licence
Ontario Health Card (photo)
Utility bill (hydro, water, gas, phone, cable)
Bank account or credit card statement
Lease or rental agreement
Cheque stub or T4 statement from employer
Campus residence document (for students)
Income Tax Assessment Notice
Any government-issued document with your address

No ID with your current address? You can swear a declaration of identity at the voting place.

How to Vote

Three Ways to Cast Your Vote

Kingston offers online, advance in-person, and Election Day in-person voting. Choose the option that works best for you.

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🌐 Vote Online

Oct 14 - 26, 2026

Vote anytime from your phone, laptop, or computer. You'll need your Voter Information Letter (mailed in early October) - it contains your voter registration number and the voting website address.

The system uses two-factor authentication (email or text) for security. For help, call 613-546-0000.

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📍 Advance Voting

Oct 16–17, 2026 · 10 AM – 6 PM

Vote in person before Election Day. For District 10 Sydenham, the advance voting location is:

Central Library
130 Johnson St, Kingston

Bring your Voter Information Letter and a piece of ID with your current address.

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🏫 Election Day In-Person

Oct 26, 2026 · 10 AM - 8 PM

For District 10 Sydenham, your Election Day voting location is:

Winston Churchill Public School
530 Earl St, Kingston

Bring your Voter Information Letter and ID. Bonus: Kingston Transit is free on Advance and Election Day (show your Voter Letter).

Eligibility

Who Can Vote?

You may be surprised - more people are eligible to vote in Kingston than they realise, including students and people who own property here but live elsewhere.

✅ You CAN vote if you are…

A Canadian citizen
At least 18 years old
A Kingston resident (owner, renter, or no fixed address)
A student living in Kingston during the school year
A property owner or renter in Kingston (even if you live elsewhere)
The spouse of a non-resident Kingston property owner or renter
Not prevented from voting by any law

✗ You CANNOT vote if you are…

Currently serving a jail or prison sentence
A corporation or entity (not an individual person)
Acting as an executor or trustee for another person's interest
Previously convicted of corrupt practices under the Municipal Elections Act
Under 18 years of age
Not a Canadian citizen

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Attention Students - You CAN Vote Here!

If you live in Kingston during the school year, you are eligible to vote in the municipal election here - even if you're registered to vote back home. Under Ontario's Municipal Elections Act, post-secondary students are considered non-resident voters, meaning you can vote in both your home community and Kingston.

📱 5 minutes online

Vote from your phone or laptop. Online voting is open Oct 14–26. No travel, no line-ups.

🏠 Your rent = your taxes

City Hall decisions directly affect your housing, streets, and transit. You deserve a say.

🗳️ Students make up 60% of Sydenham

Yet fewer than 10% vote. A small increase in student turnout can change the outcome.

Voting Locations

Where to Vote In Person

You must vote at the location designated for your district. Sydenham District is highlighted below. Kingston Transit and Kingston Access Bus are free on Advance and Election Day from 9 AM to 9 PM - show your Voter Information Letter.

District	Advance Voting (Oct 16–17)	Election Day (Oct 26)
District 10 – Sydenham	Central Library, 130 Johnson St.	Winston Churchill Public School, 530 Earl St.

Can't Vote in Person?

Proxy Voting

If you can't vote in person for any reason, you can ask someone you trust to vote on your behalf. This person is called your voting proxy.

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How It Works

Download and fill out two copies of the Voting Proxy Form (Form 3) - you and your proxy each need one
Your proxy takes both copies to City Hall (216 Ontario Street) during regular hours, or to the voting place before 5 PM on Election Day
Your proxy must show ID when submitting the form
You can't appoint a proxy until after August 21, 2026

Download Proxy Form ↗

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Rules to Know

You can only assign one proxy
Your proxy must be eligible to vote in the election
One person can only be a proxy for one non-family member
A family member (parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild) can proxy for multiple family members
The form witness cannot be the same person as your proxy

Students living in Kingston who can't vote in person can also use a proxy.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the questions we hear most often at the door.

I didn't get a Voter Information Letter. Can I still vote? ▾

Yes. You can add yourself to the Voters' List at the voting place on Election Day or Advance Voting Days. You'll need to show ID with your current address. You can also update your information starting September 1, 2026 by contacting the City's Election Office at 613-546-0000.

I'm a student. Can I vote here AND in my hometown? ▾

Yes - Ontario law allows post-secondary students to vote as non-resident electors in both their home municipality and the city where they live during school. You can vote in your hometown's election AND in Kingston's municipal election. Both votes are completely legal.

What if I moved recently and my address on file is wrong? ▾

You can update your address on the Voters' List starting September 1, 2026 by contacting the City's Election Office (613-546-0000 or contactus@cityofkingston.ca). You can also update it at the voting place on Election Day by showing ID with your current address.

I own property in Sydenham but live elsewhere. Can I vote here? ▾

Yes. If you or your spouse own or rent property in Kingston (even if you live somewhere else), you qualify as a non-resident elector and can vote here. Note: the property must be in your name (or your spouse's name) - properties owned by a business or trust don't qualify.

What browser do I need to vote online? ▾

For desktop: Google Chrome v125+, Firefox v127+, Safari v14+ (Mac), or Edge v125+. For mobile: Chrome v125+, Firefox v127+, Safari v14+ (iOS), Samsung Browser v23+. Make sure your browser is up to date before the voting period opens October 14.

Can I vote for school board trustee at the same time? ▾

Yes. During the municipal election you can also vote for a school board trustee - English public, English separate (Catholic), French public, or French separate. The default is English public. To change your school board support on the Voters' List, visit the MPAC website before June 1, 2026.

What's the limit on campaign contributions? ▾

You can contribute up to $1,200 to any one candidate, and no more than $5,000 total to all candidates running for the same council. Contributions over $25 must be made by cheque, money order, or other traceable method - not cash. You don't receive a tax deduction for municipal campaign contributions.

Need Help?

Contact the City of Kingston Election Office

For official voting information, always verify with the City of Kingston directly. Staff cannot help with internet connectivity or software issues, but can assist with voter registration, authentication problems, and eligibility questions.

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Phone

613-546-0000
Customer Service
Available during business hours

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Email

contactus@cityofkingston.ca
City of Kingston
General inquiries

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Official Website

cityofkingston.ca/elections
Official voter information
Updated regularly

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