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Certified Election Results for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to share the certified results of the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election:

Certified Election Results

Voter turnout for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election in the Municipality of Port Hope was 43.3%. Of the 16,300 eligible electors, 7,061 cast a ballot, including 30 electors who declined their ballot.

The following are official results for the summary of votes cast in the...

Downtown Closures to Accommodate HBIA Trick or Treat Night

The annual HBIA Trick or Treat night has grown in popularity, attracting hundreds of children last year. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. throughout the Downtown. For safety and to enhance the experience for all, there will be road closures to accommodate pedestrians.

From 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, the following closures will be in place:

Road Closures

• Walton Street (from Cavan Street to Mill Street)
• Ontario Street (from Thompson Drive to Walton) local traffic only to Brogdens Lane

Today is Election Day - October 26, 2026

With under 12 hours remaining to vote, 31.8% of eligible electors have cast their ballots.

Help spread the word - encourage your friends, family, neighbours and colleagues to vote now!

Voter Assistance Centres are open today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.:

• Town Hall, 56 Queen Street; and
• Port Hope Community Hub, 5325 County Road 10,

Visit a Voter Assistance Centre if you:

• Need assistance voting
• Did not receive your Voter Information Letter or need to be added to the Voters' List 
• Would like to cast your...

Express Transit to Cobourg Currently Unavailable

Update 11:50 a.m.: The Express Cobourg Shuttle is back in service. Thank you for your patience. 

Residents are advised that the Express Cobourg Shuttle Bus is temporarily out of service. We are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible, thank you for your patience. 

2026-10-23

Your Voice, Your Choice. Last Four Days to Vote in Port Hope

As the final weekend of voting approaches, residents are reminded that there is still time to learn about the candidates and cast your ballot in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.

Over the last several months, the Municipality’s Election Team has been dedicated to delivering an extensive election awareness campaign to help residents understand when and how to vote, where to find candidate information, and how to access voting assistance.

Election outreach has included:

• A dedicated...