More than 222,000 Toronto residents voted at advance polling stations during the 2026 municipal election, setting a new record for early participation. The advance voting period ran from October 6 to October 11, and the city reported 222,550 ballots cast, reflecting an increase of almost 48 percent compared with the previous election’s advance polls.
The City of Toronto confirmed that the surge in early voting demonstrates heightened engagement among eligible voters during the municipal campaign.