Be ballot ready: Kingston residents encouraged to check voter registration now
With the 2026 municipal election approaching, the City of Kingston is encouraging residents to check their voter information now to make voting quicker and easier this October. Residents can confirm or update their information in minutes at CityofKingston.ca/Vote.
Being on the Voters’ List means you’ll receive a Voter Information Letter by mail, which includes:
Where and when to vote
Your voter registration number for online voting
You may vote if you are a Canadian citizen, 18 or older, and live in Kingston, or own or rent property in the city. Post-secondary students can vote in Kingston and their home community.
2026 Election sticker contest
After receiving over 60 design submissions and more than 500 votes from community members of all ages, the Sticker Contest is now closed.
Stay tuned for the winners' announcement soon!
Candidate information
Candidates may run for Mayor, District Councillor, or for School Board Trustee for one of the four area school boards. Find out who the candidates are in various districts and school boards.
Note: The City of Kingston is responsible for administering municipal elections in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. Links to candidate websites direct users to external sites that are not operated, controlled or endorsed by the City. The City is not responsible for the content of external candidate websites or other candidate-provided information.
What a Mayor Does
The Mayor is the head of the municipality and its chief executive officer, providing leadership and helping guide the City’s direction. They chair Council Meetings and act as the City’s main public representative.
In some municipalities, including Kingston, the Mayor also has additional special powers popularly known as “Strong Mayor” powers.
If you run for Mayor, you would be expected to:
Chair Council meetings and guide discussions
Set priorities and help shape the City’s direction
Work with Councillors and staff to move initiatives forward
Represent the City publicly, to the media and with other governments
Participate in and foster activities that enhance the well-being of the municipality
Present an annual budget per “Strong Mayor” powers
What Council Does
Council is made up of elected Councillors who make decisions on behalf of residents and guide the municipality's operations. They are responsible for approving policies, bylaws, services and spending.
If you run for Council, you would be expected to:
Attend Council and committee meetings and vote on decisions
Serve on committees, boards and community groups
Review reports, budgets and proposals
Maintain the financial integrity of the City
Ensure the accountability and transparency of City operations
Speak with residents and bring forward community concerns
Balance local needs with city-wide priorities
Be ballot ready: Kingston residents encouraged to check voter registration now
With the 2026 municipal election approaching, the City of Kingston is encouraging residents to check their voter information now to make voting quicker and easier this October. Residents can confirm or update their information in minutes at CityofKingston.ca/Vote.
Being on the Voters’ List means you’ll receive a Voter Information Letter by mail, which includes:
Where and when to vote
Your voter registration number for online voting
You may vote if you are a Canadian citizen, 18 or older, and live in Kingston, or own or rent property in the city. Post-secondary students can vote in Kingston and their home community.
2026 Election sticker contest
After receiving over 60 design submissions and more than 500 votes from community members of all ages, the Sticker Contest is now closed.
Stay tuned for the winners' announcement soon!
Candidate information
Candidates may run for Mayor, District Councillor, or for School Board Trustee for one of the four area school boards. Find out who the candidates are in various districts and school boards.
Note: The City of Kingston is responsible for administering municipal elections in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. Links to candidate websites direct users to external sites that are not operated, controlled or endorsed by the City. The City is not responsible for the content of external candidate websites or other candidate-provided information.
What a Mayor Does
The Mayor is the head of the municipality and its chief executive officer, providing leadership and helping guide the City’s direction. They chair Council Meetings and act as the City’s main public representative.
In some municipalities, including Kingston, the Mayor also has additional special powers popularly known as “Strong Mayor” powers.
If you run for Mayor, you would be expected to:
Chair Council meetings and guide discussions
Set priorities and help shape the City’s direction
Work with Councillors and staff to move initiatives forward
Represent the City publicly, to the media and with other governments
Participate in and foster activities that enhance the well-being of the municipality
Present an annual budget per “Strong Mayor” powers
What Council Does
Council is made up of elected Councillors who make decisions on behalf of residents and guide the municipality's operations. They are responsible for approving policies, bylaws, services and spending.
If you run for Council, you would be expected to:
Attend Council and committee meetings and vote on decisions
Serve on committees, boards and community groups
Review reports, budgets and proposals
Maintain the financial integrity of the City
Ensure the accountability and transparency of City operations
Speak with residents and bring forward community concerns
The finalists are in, and now it's time to choose your favourite! Review the shortlist of voter and future voter sticker design and pick your favourite. The winning designs will be printed and distributed at voting locations during the election. Winners will also receive a sheet of their stickers as a keepsake.
Please note: we will accept only one vote per sticker category per person. Voting closes August 17 at 4 p.m. If you'd prefer to submit your vote another way, review finalists here, and email GetInvolvedKingston@CityofKingston.ca or call 613-546-0000.
