Your Welland voting checklist.

The earlier advance poll at Civic Square, 60 East Main Street, ran October 5 to 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All dates are in 2026; hours are local time.

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1. 01

   Check that you are eligible to vote

   For the municipal election, you must meet all of these conditions on election day:

   • Be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old.
   • Live in Welland, own or rent land in Welland, or be the spouse of an owner or tenant of land in Welland.
   • Not be prohibited from voting by law.

   See the Municipal Elections Act eligibility rules. Ask the election office about your circumstances if you are unsure.

2. 02

   Check your voter information

   Visit the Clerk's Office at City Hall during regular business hours to check or correct your information. Bring acceptable identification showing your name and address. You can also update your information when you vote.

   No notification card? You can still vote if you are eligible. You can be added to the voters' list at an advance poll or on election day.

   City instructions and the voters' list amendment form

3. 03

   Confirm your ward and school board

   Welland's ward boundaries changed for this election. Check your address against the City's updated ward map, even if you voted here before.

   • Find your ward's council candidates.
   • Compare mayoral candidates on the issues.
   • Check which school board trustee ballot applies to you, then compare the candidates for that board.

   Your school support designation affects your trustee ballot. Check it with the election office if it is incorrect or unclear. Read the City's school-support guidance.

4. 04

   Choose when and where to vote

   Vote at the Seaway Mall library advance poll on October 17 to 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or choose any location below on October 26, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. You do not have to use a polling location in your own ward.

   • Casa Dante34 Lincoln Street, Welland
   • Croatian National Home6 Broadway Avenue, Welland
   • École Franco-Niagara670 Tanguay Avenue, Welland
   • Royal Canadian Legion383 Morningstar Avenue, Welland
   • Seaway Mall (Library)800 Niagara Street, Welland
   • Welland Community Centre145 Lincoln Street, Welland
   • Wellspring Community Church370 South Pelham Road, Welland
   • Wesley United Church244 First Avenue, Welland

   Check the City's current polling locations before leaving

5. 05

   Bring identification with your name and address

   Photo ID is not required. Accepted documents include an Ontario driver's licence, an Ontario Photo Card, a lease or rental agreement, a bank statement, or a utility bill, provided the document shows your name and address.

   See the complete City list of accepted identification

   What if I do not have identification?

   If your name is already on the voters' list, Ontario allows you to sign a Declaration of Identity (Form 9). If you need to be added to the list, you will be asked for proof of eligibility. Contact the election office for help with your situation.

   Ontario's identification and voter-list rules

6. 06

   Arrange assistance or a proxy if needed

   For accessibility questions or help preparing to vote, contact the City's election office at 905-735-1700 or election@welland.ca.

   If you cannot vote in person, you may appoint another eligible Welland voter as your proxy. The proxy must take the completed appointment form to City Hall in person for certification by the Clerk or designate before voting on your behalf. Proxy appointments cannot be completed at polling locations.

   The City recommends making an appointment with election staff. Read the proxy instructions and download the form .