Information for Voters

Voter Eligibility

You are eligible to vote in the municipal election if you meet all of the following requirements:

• You are a Canadian citizen
• You are at least 18 years old
• You qualify to vote in the municipality

There are three ways to qualify as an elector:

1. Resident Elector
You live in the municipality. This includes if you own or rent your home, live in shared accommodation (even if you do not pay rent), or do not have a fixed address. This is the most common type of eligibility.

2. Non-Resident Elector
You own or rent property in a municipality, but it is not where you live.
You can only be a resident elector in one municipality; however, you may be a non-resident elector in other municipalities where you own or rent property.

3. Spouse of a Non-Resident Elector
You may qualify if your spouse owns or rents property in a municipality where neither of you lives.
You do not qualify if neither you nor your spouse personally own or rent the property (for example, if the property is owned by a business or a trust).

If you are unsure whether you qualify as a non-resident elector, please contact the Township Clerk.

Students

Students who are living away from home while attending school may be eligible to vote in two municipalities.

If you consider your “home” to be the place you return to when not attending school, you may vote:

• In your home municipality, and
• In the municipality where you live while attending school

More Information

For full details on voter eligibility, please refer to the 2026 Voter’s Guide from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

How do I vote?

For the 2026 Municipal Election, the Township of Asphodel-Norwood will offer internet and telephone voting.

Eligible electors can cast their ballot using a computer, mobile device, tablet, or telephone - anytime and from anywhere during the voting period.

Internet and telephone voting provides a convenient and accessible way to participate in the election without needing to attend a polling location in person. The Township has successfully used electronic voting in the past two municipal election cycles, providing a familiar and trusted experience for voters.

The Township will be using a secure third-party voting platform provided by Voatz Canada.

Eligible voters will receive a personalized Voter Information Letter in advance of the voting period. This letter will include:

• Instructions on how to vote online or by telephone
• Your unique voting credentials

A Voter Information Help Desk will be available at the Municipal Office during the advance voting period and on Election Day to assist electors. Staff will be on-site to provide support with the voting process, answer questions, and help troubleshoot any issues.

The Help Desk will also offer access to voting equipment for those who wish to vote in person, or for electors who do not have access to a device, telephone, or reliable internet service.