Advance polls open Thursday morning for Ontario’s snap election campaign, with election day itself set for next week.
The early campaign means Elections Ontario is offering fewer advance voting opportunities than in previous elections, with those who want to vote early able to cast a ballot on Feb. 20, 21 or 22 at advance polling locations.
A list of locations can be found on the Elections Ontario website.
Ontario is in the midst of its first winter election since 1883, according to Elections Ontario. In that race, like in 2025, the vote was set for Feb. 27.
With the potential for winter storms interrupting voting or freezing temperatures keeping people at home, Elections Ontario said contingencies are in place for the ballot.
“We’re going to work very closely to ensure every Ontarian has an easy way to exercise their right to vote,” Greg Essensa, CEO of Elections Ontario said on …