Voter Information

A person is entitled to be an elector in an election held in the Municipality, if on voting day the person is:

  • a Canadian Citizen
  • at least 18 years old
  • residing in the Municipality or an owner or tenant of land in the Municipality, or the spouse of such owner or tenant; and
  • is not otherwise prohibited from voting

We encourage residents to confirm that you are on the Voters List as soon as possible. Being on the list will make your voting experience easier, and help you avoid a trip to the municipal office to be added closer to the election.

Visit www.RegisterToVoteON.ca to:

  • Confirm you're on the list to vote
  • Update your electoral information
  • Add yourself to the list if you've recently moved or turned 18

Contact Register to Vote:

Please note that after August 12, 2026, updates cannot be made online, and must be made in person at the municipal office.

Eligible electors can vote by telephone or online between 9:00 am October 19, 2026, and 8:00 pm October 26, 2026 (24 hours a day).

Voter Help Centres will be open and staffed through various times during the voting period.

Voter Help Centres will be open and staffed through various times during the voting period.

Municipal Office, 4305 Hamilton Road, Dorchester

  • October 19-23, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
  • October 26, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm

Thorndale Lions Community Centre, 265 Upper Queen Street, Thorndale

  • October 19-23, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
  • October 24, Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • October 26, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm

Active Living Centre, 2066 Dorchester Road, Dorchester

  • October 19-22, Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • October 24, Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

You will receive a letter delivered via Canada Post (First Class Mail), which will contain your Personal Identification Number (PIN), as well as a telephone access number and an Internet address with instructions on how to vote online or over the phone.

Contact Us

Municipality of Thames Centre
4305 Hamilton Rd
Dorchester, ON, Canada, N0L 1G3

Ph (519)268-7334
Fax (519)268-3928

inquiries@thamescentre.on.ca

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