Election Day is Monday, November 2, 2026.
Every vote shapes the future of our city. This guide covers everything you need to cast your ballot in the Charlottetown municipal election, whether you vote early, on Election Day or by mail.
Am I Eligible to Vote?
-You can vote in Charlottetown if you
- are a Canadian citizen
- are 18 or older on or before November 2, 2026
- have lived in Prince Edward Island for the six months before Election Day
- live in Charlottetown on Election Day
- You vote for a councillor in the ward where you live.
Am I Registered?
Check or update your registration online through Elections PEI voter services or call 1-888-234-8683.
Not registered?
You can still vote. Simply register at your polling location when you arrive, bringing ID that shows who you are and where you live.
Did not receive a Voter Information Card?
Call Elections PEI or visit them at 176 Great George St. to request one. You can still vote without a card, but you will need to show proof of your address.
When and Where Can I Vote?
Advance Polls
Vote early on any of these days, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 24
- Monday, October 26
- Friday, October 30
Wards
Advance Poll Location
1 and 2 St. Peter's Cathedral, 7 All Souls Lane
3 and 4 Spring Park United Church, 65 Kirkwood Dr.
5 and 6 Park Royal United Church, 11 Christie Dr.
7 and 8 West Royalty Community Centre, 1 Kirkdale Dr.
9 and 10 Malcolm Darrach Centre, 1 Avonlea Dr.
Not sure of your ward?
Enter your civic address in the Voting Location and Candidates tool.
Election Day, Monday, November 2
Your polling station and voting hours are listed on your Voter Information Card. You can also find your polling station with the Voting Location and Candidates tool.
Vote by Mail
- Apply through the Elections PEI Vote by Mail page.
- Your application must be received by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20.
- Your ballot arrives by FedEx with a free return envelope.
- Once approved for a mail ballot, you cannot vote in person.
What Should I Bring?
Bring your Voter Information Card if you have one, plus either
- one government-issued ID showing your name and address, such as a PEI driver licence, or
- two pieces of ID showing your name, with at least one showing your address, such as a health card and a utility bill.
See the full list of acceptable ID.
How Do I Mark My Ballot?
In Charlottetown, you choose
- one candidate for mayor
- one candidate for councillor in your ward
Help at the Polls
- Every polling station is wheelchair accessible.
- Help is available for voters with vision, hearing or reading difficulties.
- You may bring a friend or interpreter to help you mark your ballot.
- Mobile voting is offered in hospitals and long-term care homes.
Make Your Voice Heard
Every vote shapes the future of our city. This guide covers everything you need to cast your ballot in the Charlottetown municipal election, whether you vote early, on Election Day or by mail.
Am I Eligible to Vote?
-You can vote in Charlottetown if you
- are a Canadian citizen
- are 18 or older on or before November 2, 2026
- have lived in Prince Edward Island for the six months before Election Day
- live in Charlottetown on Election Day
- You vote for a councillor in the ward where you live.
Am I Registered?
Check or update your registration online through Elections PEI voter services or call 1-888-234-8683.
Not registered?
You can still vote. Simply register at your polling location when you arrive, bringing ID that shows who you are and where you live.
Did not receive a Voter Information Card?
Call Elections PEI or visit them at 176 Great George St. to request one. You can still vote without a card, but you will need to show proof of your address.
When and Where Can I Vote?
Advance Polls
Vote early on any of these days, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 24
- Monday, October 26
- Friday, October 30
Wards
Advance Poll Location
1 and 2 St. Peter's Cathedral, 7 All Souls Lane
3 and 4 Spring Park United Church, 65 Kirkwood Dr.
5 and 6 Park Royal United Church, 11 Christie Dr.
7 and 8 West Royalty Community Centre, 1 Kirkdale Dr.
9 and 10 Malcolm Darrach Centre, 1 Avonlea Dr.
Not sure of your ward?
Enter your civic address in the Voting Location and Candidates tool.
Election Day, Monday, November 2
Your polling station and voting hours are listed on your Voter Information Card. You can also find your polling station with the Voting Location and Candidates tool.
Vote by Mail
- Apply through the Elections PEI Vote by Mail page.
- Your application must be received by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20.
- Your ballot arrives by FedEx with a free return envelope.
- Once approved for a mail ballot, you cannot vote in person.
What Should I Bring?
Bring your Voter Information Card if you have one, plus either
- one government-issued ID showing your name and address, such as a PEI driver licence, or
- two pieces of ID showing your name, with at least one showing your address, such as a health card and a utility bill.
See the full list of acceptable ID.
How Do I Mark My Ballot?
In Charlottetown, you choose
- one candidate for mayor
- one candidate for councillor in your ward
Help at the Polls
- Every polling station is wheelchair accessible.
- Help is available for voters with vision, hearing or reading difficulties.
- You may bring a friend or interpreter to help you mark your ballot.
- Mobile voting is offered in hospitals and long-term care homes.
Make Your Voice Heard