Voters’ List Update: Your Questions, Answered.

- Aug 13, 2026

Election News

The Voters’ List for the 2026 Municipal Election is officially transitioning from Elections Ontario to the Township of Muskoka Lakes this week. This means the Township will now take over responsibility for preparing the list and helping eligible voters check, add or update their voter information.

If you haven’t checked your voter information yet, there’s still time. Once the transition is complete, you’ll be able to confirm you’re on the Voters’ List and make sure your information is correct before voting begins.

What's Happening with the Voters’ List?

Until August 12:

Elections Ontario was responsible for collecting and updating voter information used to prepare the Preliminary Voters’ List for the 2026 Municipal Election.

From August 13 to the week of August 17:

The Voters’ List is being transferred from Elections Ontario to the Township of Muskoka Lakes. During this transition period, Township staff will review the information received and begin preparing the final Voters’ List for the upcoming election.

If you have questions or would like to check, add or update your voter information during this time, you can contact the Township and staff will record your request for follow-up (details below).

Starting the week of August 17:

The Township expects to launch Voter Lookup, an online tool that will make it easy for eligible voters to manage their voter information ahead of the election.

Through Voter Lookup, you will be able to check if you're on the Voters’ List, confirm your information is correct, add yourself to the list if needed, or request an update to your information.

Voter Lookup link coming soon.

What Do I Need to Do?

Get election ready by making sure you’re on the Voters’ List and your information is up to date. Take these steps to get started:

1. During this transition, contact us if you have questions.

Between August 13 and the launch of Voter Lookup, the Township will be receiving and preparing the final Voters’ List. You don’t need to take any action during this time unless you have a question or concern about your voter information.

If you contact us, staff can record your request and contact information and follow up with you once Voter Lookup is available.

2. Once Voter Lookup launches, check your information.

Voter Lookup is expected to be available the week of August 17. Once it’s live, we encourage all eligible voters to check their information, even if you’ve voted in Muskoka Lakes before.

Take a moment to make sure:

You’re on the Voters’ List;
Your name is correct; and
Your qualifying Muskoka Lakes address is correct.

The link for Voter Lookup will be added here, and on the Election Hub once available: 2026 Elections | Township of Muskoka Lakes

3. Add or update your information, if needed.

If you’re eligible to vote but aren’t on the list, or if your information needs to be updated, you can complete this online through Voter Lookup.

Alternatively, you can visit the Township Office in person with documentation confirming your name and qualifying address.

Additions and changes to voter information cannot be completed over the phone.

4. Get ready to vote!

Once your information is confirmed, you’re ready to vote which will begin on October 14 at 10:00 a.m. to October 26 at 8:00 p.m. via Internet and Telephone.

Click here for in-person voting info and extended office hours.

You can continue to add or update your voter information until 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, October 26. Electors are strongly encouraged to check and update their information early to help ensure they are ready to vote when the voting period begins.

Voter Information Letters will begin arriving by mail around September 30.

Can I vote in Muskoka Lakes?

You are eligible if you:

Are a Canadian citizen
Are 18 years of age or older
Live in the municipality, or you are a non-resident owner or tenant of land, or the spouse of a non-resident owner or tenant
Are not otherwise prohibited from voting

You are not eligible if you:

Are serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution
Are a corporation (corporations cannot vote)
Are acting as an executor, trustee, or in another representative capacity
Were convicted of a corrupt practice under Section 90(3) of the Municipal Elections Act and five years have not passed since that election

Important Dates Ahead

Week of August 17
Voter Lookup is expected to become available. Check your information and make sure you're on the Voters’ List.

August 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Nominations close.

October 14 at 10:00 a.m.
Internet and telephone voting begins.

October 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Deadline to add or update your information on the Voters’ List.

October 26 at 8:00 p.m.
Voting closes.

October 27 (estimated)
The Clerk will declare the official election results as soon as possible following Election Day.

November 17 at 11:00 a.m.
Muskoka Lakes Council Inaugural Meeting (3 Bailey St., Port Carling)

Find all important dates and extended office hours here: Elections FAQ & Key Dates

Questions? We're Here to Help.

For more information about municipal elections in the Township of Muskoka Lakes, please contact:

Clerks Department
705-765-3156
clerks@muskokalakes.ca
1 Bailey St., P.O. Box 129, Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0

Crystal Best-Sararas, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk
705 765-3156 Ext. 211
Fax: 705-765-6755
Email the Clerk

Cheryl Hollows, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk
705 765-3156 Ext. 212
Fax: 705-765-6755
Email the Deputy Clerk