Toronto voters turned out in record numbers for the 2026 municipal election, with 982,660 ballots cast at 1,431 polling locations on Oct. 26, 2026. This level of participation is the strongest the city has seen in over a decade, surpassing turnout from any election since 2014.
The surge follows a historic low in the 2022 municipal vote, reversing a recent decline in voter engagement. Municipal elections in Toronto are held every four years, and the 2026 figures represent a notable rebound from the previous record low.
The increased turnout highlights a renewed level of civic involvement among Toronto residents.