Manitoba · Voting and democracy

Municipal election in Manitoba 2026: how to vote

Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked 13 October 2026

Short answer

Most Manitoba municipalities hold their general election on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. You can vote if you are a Canadian citizen, 18 or older on Election Day, and have lived in the municipality, or owned land there, for at least six months. Every municipality offers an advance vote and sealed envelope voting. Bring government photo ID with your name and address, or two other documents.

Who handles it

Handled by your municipality: each city, town and rural municipality in Manitoba runs its own.

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Who can apply

To vote where you live you must be a Canadian citizen, 18 or older on Election Day, and have lived in the municipality for at least six months by Election Day.
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Owners of a company cannot vote for land the company owns. The land must be registered in your own name.
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Property owners who live elsewhere can vote for council but not in the school division election, which is for residents only.
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People living on a First Nations reserve are not municipal residents, but they can vote as non-resident owners if they own land in a municipality, and they can vote for school trustees.
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Steps

Every municipality also offers sealed envelope voting, the new name for voting by mail. Apply in person or in writing early enough to get the ballot back by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
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If you are not on the voters list you can still register and vote on Election Day, but you will be asked for photo ID.
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What you need

Bring government ID with your name, address and photo, or two other documents the election official accepts.
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How long it takes

Manitoba's general municipal election is on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Three resort communities, Victoria Beach, Dunnottar and Winnipeg Beach, already voted on Friday, July 24, 2026.
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Every municipality must hold one advance vote, open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., for voters who expect to miss Election Day. Its date and place appear in the notice of election.
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Where to go

Your municipality's Senior Election Official publishes the voting places in the local paper or by mail to each household. You can also call the municipal office.
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Questions people ask

When is the Manitoba municipal election in 2026?

Wednesday, October 28, 2026, for most municipalities. Victoria Beach, Dunnottar and Winnipeg Beach have their own election day in July.