The Town of Ajax, Ontario, is reminding residents to confirm they are on the voters’ list ahead of the municipal election on October 26, 2026. People who have moved, changed their name, or turned 18 since the last election in 2022 might not be registered to vote and should update their information.
Residents can check or update their details through the Elections Ontario online registry. This year, the town will use internet and telephone voting, which will be available to residents from October 19, 2026, until the polls close on election day.
For those looking to run for a seat on council, the nomination period officially opens on May 1, 2026, and closes on August 21, 2026. The Region of Durham is co-hosting online information sessions for potential candidates on March 25, 2026, and April 14, 2026, at 7 p.m.
According to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, there is a growing trend of towns using electronic voting to help more people participate in local government. The current term for the mayor and local councillors ends on November 14, 2026, with the new term starting the following day.
