City of Brampton Logo

News Release

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Advance Voting begins October 2, 2018

​​​​​​BRAMPTON, ON – Advance Voting in Brampton’s Municipal Election begins next week, and will be held for eight days in October. Advance Voting takes place on October 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11 and 13, 2018. A full list of locations is provided below. Voters can also use the interactive tool on brampton.ca/bramptonvotes to find the Advance Voting location closest to their residence.

Advance Voting Locations

Tuesday to Thursday, October 2-4, 8:30 am to 8 pm
• Brampton City Hall, 2 Wellington St W

Saturday, October 6 and Saturday, October 13, 10 am to 5 pm
• Brampton City Hall, 2 Wellington St W
• Brampton Soccer Centre, 1495 Sandalwood Pkwy E
• Cassie Campbell Community Centre, 1050 Sandalwood Pkwy W
• Century Gardens Recreation Centre, 340 Vodden St E
• David Suzuki Secondary School, 45 Daviselm Dr
• Earnscliffe Recreation Centre, 44 Eastbourne Dr
• Gore Meadows Community Centre, 10150 The Gore Rd
• Greenbriar Recreation Centre, 1100 Central Park Dr
• Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Dr
• South Fletcher's Sportsplex, 500 Ray Lawson Blvd

Tuesday to Thursday, October 9-11, 8:30 am to 8 pm
• Civic Centre, 150 Central Park Dr

Some of the Advance Voting dates occur over the Thanksgiving weekend to make it more convenient for all voters to vote, including eligible students who may be home for the long weekend. Historically, voter turnout amongst youth (18-29 years of age) has been the lowest in comparison to all eligible voters. More information about this is available on the City’s website.  

Additional Highlights

• Voting Day is on Monday, October 22, 2018 from 10 am to 8 pm
• To vote, take a piece of identification showing your name and Brampton address, and the Voter Notice you received via Canada Post mail, to any of the Advance Voting locations.
• If you did not receive a Voter Notice, you may not be on the Voters’ List, but can be added to the list at the voting location. You must bring the required ID
• If you requested to be added to the Voters’ List or updated your information online, you must also bring a piece of ID to the voting location.
• All Advance Voting locations will have an accessible voting unit available for use.
• First-time voters may find this ‘guide to voting’ useful.
• If you cannot make it to an Advance Voting location or on Voting Day, find out more about proxy voting.
• Refer to the FAQ section on the City website for any other questions related to voting.

Quote

There are more Advance Voting opportunities for voters who wish to vote early. Voting is an important way to shape our city, and we encourage all eligible voters to vote in the 2018 Brampton Municipal Election, and to be more engaged in the future of Brampton. There are more Advance Voting opportunities for voters who wish to vote early. Voting is an important way to shape our city, and we encourage all eligible voters to vote in the 2018 Brampton Municipal Election, and to be more engaged in the future of Brampton."
Peter Fay, City Clerk and Returning Officer for 2018 Brampton Municipal Election
 
 
-30-
 
Brampton is thinking bigger. We are a future ready organization with a sharp focus. We know our community’s growth, youth and diversity set us apart. We sit at the centre of Canada’s innovation super corridor, encouraging investment and growing our global success. We are building vibrant urban centres that ignite opportunity and instill pride in the people who live and work here. We are moving Brampton forward to be a connected city that is innovative, inclusive and bold. Follow us on TwitterFacebook, and Instagram. Learn more at www.brampton.ca.
 
MEDIA CONTACT
Natalie Stogdill, Media Relations
City of Brampton
905.874.3654 |  natalie.stogdill@brampton.ca