• you are a Canadian citizen
• you are aged 18 or older
• you qualify to vote in the municipality

There are 3 ways that you can qualify to vote in a municipality:

1. As a resident elector if you live in the municipality. You may own, rent, live in shared accommodation where you do not pay rent or live in the municipality but do not have a fixed address. Being a resident elector is the most common type of eligibility.
2. As a non-resident elector if you own or rent property in a municipality, but it’s not the one where you live. You can only be a resident elector in 1 municipality. However, you can be a non-resident elector in any other municipality (or municipalities) where you own or rent property.
3. As the spouse of a non-resident elector if your spouse owns or rents property in the municipality or municipalities other than the one where you live.

Neither you nor your spouse qualify as a non-resident elector if you do not personally own or rent the property in the municipality. For example, if the property is owned by your business or your cottage is owned by a trust, you would not qualify as a non-resident elector.

How and Where Do I Vote? 

Election Day

Election Day is on October 24, 2022, with polls being open between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.  Whitby operates a vote anywhere system, which means that eligible electors can visit any voting location in the Town of Whitby to cast their ballot. 

Polls are also held at long term care homes and other institutions on Election Day, exclusively for the residents of those homes or institutions.

A listing of Election Day voting locations will be posted closer to Election Day. 

Advance Voting

An Advance Vote period will begin on Thursday, October 20, 2022 and run to Sunday, October 23, 2022 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Similar to Election Day, eligible electors can cast a ballot at any advance voting location. 

Polls are also held at select senior and retirement homes prior to Election Day, exclusively for the residents of those homes.

A listing of Advance Vote locations will be posted closer to Election Day. 

Special Mail-in Ballots

If an elector is unable to vote during the Advance Vote or on Election Day, or cannot attend a polling location for any other reason, they can apply to receive a Special Mail-in Ballot. More information on accessing the Town’s Special Mail-in Ballot program including the application form will be made available at a later date.

How do I vote?

Choose the location and time that is most convenient for you and remember to bring your Voter Notification Card (mailed in early October) and acceptable ID that includes your name and qualifying address. 

The ballot

A paper composite ballot is used which will include all certified, registered candidates for Whitby Town Council, Regional Chair and School Board Trustees. The Offices for Election, and the number to be elected for each office, can be found by clicking the button below.

Offices for Election

Am I on the Voters' List?

Your name must be on the Voters' List in order to cast a ballot. Click the button below to check if you're on the Voters' List or watch this video to learn more.

Am I on the Voters' List?

The nomination period opens Monday, May 2, 2022. The list of candidates can be found by clicking the button below and will be updated as nominations are received.

List of Candidates

What Ward do I live in?

Key dates for the 2022 election can be found by clicking the button below. 

Key Dates

Please view the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 2022 Voter’s Guide for more information on who is eligible to vote, how to vote, and how you can support candidates in Ontario municipal council and school board elections.