Series: 2026 Ontario municipal election voter service — Part 5 of 5
Publication date: September 12, 2026
Community: Durham Region
Format: Voter-service explainer
Primary source: Ontario’s 2026 voters’ guide
Source checked: September 8, 2026
A power of attorney, executor appointment or other representative role does not give someone authority to vote for another person in an Ontario municipal election.
The proxy process is the only route
Ontario’s guide states that the only way to cast a ballot on someone else’s behalf is to be formally appointed as that person’s voting proxy, where proxy voting is available.
Roles that are not enough
You cannot vote for someone merely because you hold legal or medical power of attorney, act as an executor, or represent the person in another capacity. The voter and proxy must follow the official municipal process.
Check before making plans
Some municipalities may offer mail, telephone or internet voting and may not offer proxy voting. Contact the clerk for the method, deadline, forms and certification process that apply locally.
Official source
Read Ontario’s complete explanation.
Verification: Source checked September 8, 2026. General voter information, not legal advice.
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