For the first time, the Town will use online voting, along with tabulators, for the 2022 Municipal Election. Online voting will be available from Oct. 8 to Oct. 23, 2022 at noon. It is available 24/7.
Voter information cards
All voters will receive a personalized Voter Information Letter in the mail prior to the start of the voting period. This letter will contain a Voting PIN (Personal Identification Number) along with the website to access the online ballot and information about in-person voting. The cards will be mailed out the week of Sept. 26.
Advance voting
For anyone voting in person, the Town is encouraging people to take advantage of advance voting which takes place on Oct. 8, 13, 15 and 19. The Town is offering a vote anywhere approach, meaning residents can vote at any of the advance vote locations.
Accessible voting
All voting locations will be physically accessible throughout the election. The Town is committed to providing both voters and candidates with equitable opportunity to participate in the electoral process. A support person or a service animal may accompany any voter requiring assistance. Upon request, election officials will be available to help voters who require assistance. In addition, assistive voting devices will be available at the locations listed below. These devices include braille keypads with large buttons, a sip-and-puff device, and audio headphones. Voters who cannot mark a paper ballot and want to vote independently are encouraged to attend the following advance voting locations that will have assistive devices –
- Oct. 8, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Georgina Ice Palace, 90 Wexford Dr.
- Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – The Link, 20849 Dalton Rd.
- Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Pefferlaw Lions Community Hall, 38 Pete’s Lane
- Oct. 19, noon to 8 p.m. – Georgina Ice Palace, 90 Wexford Dr.
- Oct. 24, 10 am. to 8 p.m. – The ROC, 26479 Civic Centre Rd.
Vote results will not be produced until the close of polls on Oct. 24, 2022.
To learn more, visit georgina.ca/Election2022.