Ward 5 Election 2026 in Richmond Hill, Ontario: Where to Vote and What’s on Your Ballot
Elections & Voting · By Yuliya Benedziktavich
You finish work. The day got long. Dinner still needs thinking about. And somewhere in the back of your mind is a small voice: I should vote… but where, and when, and do I need anything?
Many of us know that feeling. Good news: in Richmond Hill, Ontario, you have a whole week to sort it out, and it is easier than it sounds.
In short: Voting in the Richmond Hill Ward 5 election, part of the city’s 2026 municipal election, runs from October 20 to October 26, with Voting Day on Monday, October 26. The City lists the Richvale Community Centre, 160 Avenue Road, as the Vote Centre for Ward 5. You can vote at any Vote Centre in the city regardless of your ward.
Where do I vote in Ward 5?
For your convenience, please visit our Richmond Hill voting locations map and opening hours.
Richmond Hill has seven Vote Centres. For Ward 5, the City’s Voter Information page names the Richvale Community Centre, 160 Avenue Road.
| Vote Centre | Address (click to open) | Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridges Community Centre | 12895 Bayview Ave | 1 |
| Elgin Barrow Arena | 43 Church St S | 2 |
| Richmond Green Sports Centre | 1300 Elgin Mills Rd E | 3 |
| Bayview Hill Community Centre | 114 Spadina Rd | 3 |
| Elgin West Community Centre | 11099 Bathurst St | 4 |
| Richvale Community Centre | 160 Avenue Rd | 5 |
| Langstaff Community Centre | 155 Red Maple Rd | 6 |
Here is the part people often miss: you are not tied to your own ward’s centre. The City says voters can attend any Vote Centre to vote by paper ballot, use an online voting station, or ask for a change to the voters’ list. If you are running errands near Bayview Hill, or finishing a shift near Langstaff, you can vote there.
See our Richmond Hill voting locations map and opening hours.
When can I vote?
Think of it as a week with a few doors, and you only need one.
Online
from Tuesday, October 20 at 10 a.m. until Monday, October 26 at 8 p.m.
In person on the weekend
Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In person on Voting Day
Monday, October 26, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Paper ballots and vote tabulators are used for in-person voting. If you would rather skip the lineup, online voting is open from the first morning. Your Voter Information Package (VIP) has the instructions. The City asks you not to share it with anyone, including candidates.
What will be on my Ward 5 ballot?
It helps to know before you sit down, so nothing feels like a surprise. The City lists these races:
- Mayor
- Up to two Regional Councillors
- One councillor for your ward
- School Board Trustees
The school trustee part has its own rules. The trustee on your ballot depends on your school support designation, which is the school board that receives the education part of your property taxes. The default is the English public school board. To change or confirm your designation, contact MPAC; the City’s Voter Information page explains how.
What should I bring?
If you are voting in person, bring a current document that shows your name and your Richmond Hill address. The City lists many examples, including an Ontario driver’s licence, an Ontario Photo Card, a 2026 City property tax bill, a 2026 utility bill, and a lease or rental agreement. The City’s page has the full list, so check it before you go.
A quick check now can save you an extra step on voting day. Use the City’s voters’ list tool to check your information or submit an application until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, October 24.
If you need to add your name or change details other than your school board support or postal code, submitting the application is the first step. You must also visit Access Richmond Hill at 225 East Beaver Creek Road during regular business hours before October 24, or a Vote Centre from October 24 to 26, with valid identification. Requests to change school board support or a postal code can be submitted online for approval.
After 11:59 p.m. on October 24, go to a Vote Centre to add your name or update your information. Bring the identification required for changes to the voters’ list; the City’s instructions explain which documents to bring.
A calm little checklist
- Pick the day that fits your week.
- Check your VIP, or the City’s voters’ list tool.
- Grab one ID document with your name and address.
- Choose online, or the Vote Centre closest to where you will be.
A little planning can make voting easier. Choose when and how you want to vote, check your voter information, and have your identification ready if you are voting in person. If you want the general voting questions (who can vote, what to do if your package hasn’t arrived, etc.), the How to Vote page on our site has them in one place. And if you are curious what Ward 5 is talking about this fall, you can read the Ward 5 priorities. Curious what the job involves? Here is what a Ward 5 councillor can and can’t do.
To me, the job on this ballot is not a privilege. It is a big responsibility, and every vote is part of how the people who hold it are chosen. Whoever you support in the Ward 5 election, please vote. If you have questions about the process, you are welcome to write to me.
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