Ontario's 2022 Election Is Almost Here & These Are All The Ways To Vote

Ontario's 2022 election season is right around the corner, and now is your time to go out and vote.

Voting takes place all across the province and there are many different ways to cast your ballot.

Voters must be 18 years old or older on election day, a Canadian citizen and a resident of Ontario, and remember to bring your ID to prove it!

So if you were wondering about all the different ways to vote this election season, here's what you need to know.

Vote On Election Day

On June 2, 2022, Ontario residents will be able to vote for their parties from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at locations assigned to you, according to your current residential address.

Once you get to your designated voting locations, the official will be able to verify if you've been registered and, if not, will add you to the voters' list.

To find out where your assigned location is, you can use the Voter Information Service, and inputting your postal code should show you where your designated location is.

Vote Earlier Than June 2

If you wish to cast your ballot before June 2, well, there are various options available to you.

A possible option is to visit one of the "advance voting locations in your electoral district."

These locations are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and are only available from May 19 to 28.

Additionally, people can also vote by mail, and this option will become available on May 4. If you've chosen to mail your ballot, then "you will be unable to choose another voting option."

The deadline to apply to vote using the mailing method is May 27 at 6 p.m., where you can apply online or by downloading and printing an application. However, it's important to note that voting kits must be received by 6 p.m. on election day.

People can choose to place their ballots early by going to their returning office, which is their local election office in their electoral district.

This option is available starting May 5 and ends at 6 p.m. on June 1, the day before election day.

Other Ways To Vote

There are other ways to cast your ballot for people who cannot go to their designated stations. For example, if requested, you can vote by home visit.

The home visit method is only available for those who cannot go to their designated location due to a disability, those who can't read or write or complete an application form, or someone who requires assistance.

To request a home visit, people must use the Voter Information Service to find the returning office's contact information any time after May 4.

Additionally, participating hospitals will have election officials attend the hospitals with the kits "to give electors temporarily hospitalized the opportunity to vote."