Newmarket voters can start casting their online ballots for the municipal election on Oct. 15.
But before you go to the online polls, the Town of Newmarket elections team says you should make sure you are on the municipal voters list.
As of Sept. 12, 2022, 61,366 eligible electors are on the voters list, according to a town news release.
“This fall, the Newmarket voters list is the list you need to be on,” says Kiran Saini, manager, legislative services/deputy town clerk. “We know these last few years many have moved to Newmarket, moved within Newmarket, gained their Canadian citizenship or hit that milestone of turning 18. Even if you voted in a recent election, you should check the voters list to make sure you’re on it, and your information is correct. And, it takes less than five minutes to register.”
In early October, all registered and eligible voters will receive a voter instruction letter in the mail containing their unique voting personal identification number (PIN) and online voting instructions. But first, check the voters list at newmarketvotes.ca to either your name or check that your information is correct.
An easy-to-use, secure online form has been created where you can type your name, birth date, and address to find out instantly if you are on the list. If your information needs to be changed, follow the instructions. Voters who are adding themselves to the list will need to upload an image of acceptable personal identification that includes their name and address.
Even if you voted in a recent election, check the municipal voters list because it is separate from the provincial and federal voters lists.
To be eligible to vote in Newmarket's 2022 municipal election, a person must be:
- A Canadian citizen;
- 18 years of age or older;
- A resident of the Town of Newmarket or;
- A non-resident who is, or whose spouse is, an owner or tenant of land in the Town of Newmarket;
- Not prohibited from voting by law.
The town is hosting a one-stop drop-in elections open house at the municipal office at 395 Mulock Dr. Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. to answer all election questions, get voters on the list and more. Attendees can learn about the online voting system, see who is on the ballot and talk with staff about the voting process.
As a bonus, everyone on the voters list will automatically be entered into a draw for the chance to win one of three recreation and culture prizes:
- 1 family recreation pass for a year ($600 approximate value)
- 1 $100 recreation and culture programming credit (to be applied to any recreation & culture programs)
- 1 free swim lesson ($50 approximate value)
Winners will be drawn randomly from the voters list following the election.
The voting period for the Newmarket municipal election runs over 10 days, from Saturday, Oct. 15 to Monday, Oct. 24, and voters can cast their ballot online, any time during this time. For more information, visit newmarketvotes.ca.
