How to Vote

​Voting for WCDSB Trustee — Waterloo / Wellesley / Woolwich
  • Municipal and school board Election Day is Monday, October 26, 2026.
  • If you are an eligible Catholic school supporter living in Waterloo, Wellesley, or Woolwich, you will have the opportunity to vote for two Waterloo Catholic District School Board Trustees representing Waterloo / Wellesley / Woolwich.
  • Because voting methods are different in each municipality, please review the information for where you live.

Before You Vote
  • Make sure you are registered to vote and that your information is correct on the voters’ list.
  • It is also important to confirm that you are registered as an English Separate (Catholic) school supporter. Your school support designation determines which school board trustee candidates appear on your ballot.
  • Whether you own or rent your home, you can designate your school support. If your designation needs to be changed, information is available through the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).

WATERLOO

​Residents of the City of Waterloo will vote in person.

Election Day:
  • Monday, October 26, 2026 between 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Your Election Day voting location will be shown on your voter notification card and can also be confirmed through the City of Waterloo.

Advance Voting
Waterloo residents can vote early at any of the City’s advance voting locations:
  • Saturday, October 10 at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, 101 Father David Bauer Drive from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday, October 16 at Albert McCormick Community Centre, 500 Parkside Drive from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 17 at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, 101 Father David Bauer Drive from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
  • Sunday, October 18 at RIM Park, 2001 University Avenue East from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

​Accessible voting equipment will be available at advance voting locations and on Election Day.

WELLESLEY

The Township of Wellesley will use internet and telephone voting for the 2026 municipal and school board election.

Voting opens Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and remains available until Monday, October 26, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Eligible electors can vote online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone, or by telephone.
  • Paper ballots will not be used in Wellesley.
  • Voters will receive a Voter Information Letter containing the PIN and instructions needed to vote.

Need Help Voting?
  • Wellesley will provide Election Help Centres for residents who would like assistance or access to a computer or telephone.
  • The main Election Help Centre will be located at: Township of Wellesley Administration Office, ​4639 Lobsinger Line, St. Clements

Additional help centres will be offered in communities including Linwood, Hawkesville, St. Clements, and Wellesley during the voting period.

WOOLWICH

The Township of Woolwich will offer both internet voting and in-person paper ballot voting.

Online Voting
  • Internet voting opens Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and closes Monday, October 26, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Eligible residents will be able to vote online during this period.

Advance Paper Ballot Voting
  • Paper ballots will also be available at selected locations before Election Day:
    • Saturday, October 17 at Woolwich Memorial Centre, Breslau Community Centre from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, October 18 at Woolwich Memorial Centre, St. Jacobs Fire Hall from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Election Day
  • Monday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

​Paper ballot voting will be available at:
  • Woolwich Memorial Centre
  • Breslau Community Centre
  • St. Jacobs Fire Hall

Eligible Woolwich voters may vote at any of the Township’s designated voting locations. You do not need to vote within your municipal ward.

WHO CAN VOTE?

Generally, you can vote in the municipal and school board election if, on Election Day, you:
  • are a Canadian citizen
  • are at least 18 years old
  • live in the municipality, or own or rent property there, or are the spouse of someone who owns or rents property there
  • are not prohibited from voting under Ontario law.

To vote for Waterloo Catholic District School Board Trustee, you must also be eligible to vote for the English Separate school board.

Check Your School Support
  • Please take a moment before Election Day to ensure your school support designation is correct.
  • Even if you do not currently have children attending Catholic schools, your designation determines whether you are able to vote for Catholic school board trustee.

Your Vote Matters
  • School board trustees make important decisions affecting student achievement, school facilities, budgets, policies, staffing priorities, and the future of Catholic education in Waterloo Region.
  • However you choose to vote, I encourage every eligible Catholic elector in Waterloo, Wellesley, and Woolwich to make their voice heard.

Thank you for participating in our local democracy.
​I would be honoured to earn your vote.