Ottawa municipal election is one week away; unofficial results expected within 2.5 hours of polls closing
Voting day is October 26. Advance voting closed October 16. Fourteen mayoral candidates are competing for the city's top job; elected officials will serve the 2026-2030 term.
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Voting day for Ottawa's 2026 municipal election is October 26—one week from now.
Advance voting closed October 16 after a two-week window from October 1. Fourteen candidates are competing for mayor.
Unofficial results will be available within 2.5 hours of the close of voting. The City Clerk will declare official results as soon as possible after voting day. Elected candidates will serve for the 2026 to 2030 term of council.
If you haven't voted yet, you must cast a ballot on election day. Polls open at your assigned voting station on October 26. To find your station or confirm whether you're eligible, visit the city's voter information portal.
The race has been marked by questions about experience, regional appeal, and the path to defeating incumbent Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, who leads in most polling. HighOnCity reported in September that this year's race features 14 mayoral candidates—a significant field for a mid-sized Canadian capital.
The facts
When is Ottawa's municipal election voting day?
Voting day is October 26, 2026.
How many candidates are running for mayor?
Fourteen candidates are competing for mayor of Ottawa.
When do unofficial election results become available?
Unofficial results will be available within 2.5 hours of polls closing on October 26, 2026.
What term will elected officials serve?
Elected officials will serve from 2026 to 2030.
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