What you need to know to vote in Ontario's provincial election today
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Voters across Ontario are heading to the polls today, and if you're struggling to decide whether to vote or where to vote, this guide will help.
Voter turnout was a dismal 43 per cent in the last election and just over six per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot during last week's three-day advance voting window, according to Elections Ontario. So, every share of this guide helps.
PC Leader Doug Ford called a rare winter snap election last month in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats. At the time, Ford said he needed a strong mandate to defend the province.
With such a short election cycle, perhaps the biggest question Londoners have is whether they need their voter information card to vote.
The answer is yes, you can still vote.
As long as you have one piece of ID showing your name and address, you can register and receive a voting ballot, according to Elections Ontario. Photo ID is not required.
To be eligible to vote, you must be:
Not sure when and where you can vote? Plug in your postal code into the Elections Ontario website, and it will give you the location, a map, the address, the times the poll is open and a list of candidates in your electoral district.
Looking for a specific candidate, political party or electoral district? All of that information can be found on the Elections Ontario website as well.
If you don't have a permanent address or need assistance with voting, check out the FAQ page.
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