City of Winnipeg sees record-setting advance voter turnout for 2026 Municipal and School Boards Election

Winnipeg, MB – Eligible voters have turned out in record numbers to take advantage of advance voting opportunities across the city. A total of 50,767 voters participated in advance voting for the 2026 Municipal and School Boards Election. This marks a 21.2% increase from the 41,895 electors who voted in advance in 2022, when the previous advance voting record was set. Advance voting was available across the city from October 5 – 23. Election staff were in malls, hospitals, care homes, post-secondary schools, and other locations. Community advance voting locations were also open for four days, up from three days in recent elections. “Every election, our team strives to provide voters with convenient opportunities to take part in the democratic process and having a record advance voting turn out means a lot to everyone involved,” said Sherwood Armbruster, Senior Election Official. “We want to thank everyone who has voted already and encourage all eligible voters who haven’t yet to cast their ballot next week.” Election Day is Wednesday, October 28. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Election Day voting locations Voter’s notices outlining election day voting locations have been

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