City of Peterborough Reminding Residents To Ensure They Are Registered To Vote Ahead Of October Election

The City of Peterborough asks residents to confirm that they are registered to vote in the upcoming municipal and school board elections on October 24 Residents can visit peterborough.ca/voters check to make sure they are on the voters list.

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Residents, owners, and tenants of property in the City of Peterborough who are Canadian citizens and at least 18 years old on Election Day are eligible to vote in the municipal election in Peterborough.

Registering in advance helps ensure a seamless voting experience and is necessary for those who plan to vote online.

“We’re planning for convenient online voting and voting locations in neighbourhoods throughout the community to make it simple for people to cast their votes in the municipal election on October 24. By making sure you’re on the voters list, you will be ready to cast your vote on Election Day,” said Vicki King, Elections Coordinator with the City of Peterborough.

Both online and in-person voting will be available for the 2022 municipal election. Online voting starts Oct. 1 and ends Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. In-person voting will be available at advance voting locations on Oct. 8, Oct. 15, and Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on election day on Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Voter Notification Cards will be sent to registered voters by mail in late September or early October. The notification card will specify the assigned voting location for the registered voter. Voters who choose to vote in person must vote in their designated ward. All voting locations are barrier-free for people with disabilities. Online voting is a convenient option that will allow registered voters to vote from anywhere using a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access.

Details on voting options are posted on the municipal election website at peterborough.ca/vote. An advance voting location that provides enhanced accessibility features will be provided at City Hall, 500 George St. N., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from Oct. 17 to Oct. 21.

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