Ontario Election 2025 Voting

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Ontarians who want to cast their votes early in the upcoming election have technically been able to do so since Jan. 30 at local election offices. However, additional advance voting locations will be open from Feb. 20-22. Traditionally speaking, there are 10 days of advance voting, but because this election was called early, Elections Ontario cut it down to three days, as per legislation. Election Day is slated for Feb. 27. Here’s what Ontarians ages 18 and older need to know to participate in the democratic process.

Anyone who is not registered can add or update their information online to receive a voter registration card ahead of Election Day, which will be mailed out sometime by Saturday. If you receive this card in the mail, bring it to the voting station as well as one piece of identification that has your name on it, like a health card, birth certificate or Canadian passport. Ontarians who do not have a voter information card need to bring one piece of ID with their name and home address, which can include an Ontario driver’s licence, credit card statement, a school admission letter or transcript. Advance voting locations will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, allowing citizens to exercise their right to vote.

Voters can look up where the nearest polling station is by inputting their postal code or searching their electoral district through Elections Ontario’s website. Voters can also go to their local election office until 6 p.m. on Feb. 26, the day before Election Day. Ontarians can also mail in their ballots, but they must apply to do so before Friday at 6 p.m. so they can receive their voting kit by mail in time. Write-in ballots must be submitted by 6 p.m. on Election Day to be counted, and voters should be aware of the deadlines to ensure their vote is counted.

Some of the key points to note for voters include: * Advance voting locations are open from Feb 20-22 * Election Day is on Feb 27 * Voters can find their polling station on the Elections Ontario website * Voters can mail in their ballots or apply for a home visit if needed * Voters should bring their voter registration card and ID to the polling station * Write-in ballots must be submitted by 6 p.m. on Election Day. By being informed and participating in the election, Ontarians can shape the future of their province and ensure their voices are heard.

Polling stations will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Feb. 27, with eligible voters being assigned to voting locations based on their home address. Elections Ontario says to mark an X in the circle beside a candidate’s name when filling in the ballot, with the exception of write-in ballots where voters will have to write the first and last name of the candidate of their choice. With the election approaching, it is essential for voters to be aware of the voting process and the importance of their participation in the election.