Burlington has decided to prolong the online voting period for the 2026 municipal election by an additional two days due to a mailing mishap that caused 5,000 voter information letters to go undelivered to households in Ward 6.
The city made an announcement on Tuesday that the original closing date for online voting, set for Friday, will now be extended until Sunday, October 25, at 8 p.m. Voter information letters are crucial as they contain necessary details for eligible residents to participate in online voting.
Residents in Ward 6 who were affected by the mailing error can anticipate receiving their letters by mail by Wednesday. Those who have not received their letters yet can contact 905-335-7777, ext. 8683, to request a new one.
In contrast, the city council in Hamilton, back in July, voted against allowing online voting for this year’s municipal election.
For those opting to vote in person in Burlington, a voter information letter is not mandatory, but individuals must present one valid piece of identification that displays their name and address. In-person voting will take place on election day, Monday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Additional information regarding voting procedures can be found on the city’s website.
