Ward 7 voting guide
Proxy voting: when you can't get there yourself
Ontario law lets an eligible voter appoint another voter to cast their ballot by proxy. Here are the rules, the limits, and where London's process stands.
What a proxy vote is
If you can't get to any voting place at all, Ontario's Municipal Elections Act (section 44) lets you appoint another eligible elector to vote on your behalf. That person is your proxy. It's a real, legal way to vote, with strict rules to keep it honest.
The rules, in plain language
- Your proxy must be an eligible elector too, someone entitled to vote in the same election.
- It takes a prescribed form. You appoint your proxy on the official form; a verbal arrangement means nothing.
- One each. You may appoint only one proxy, and a person may act as proxy for only one voter. The exception is close family: a person may act for more than one voter if they're spouses, siblings, parent and child, or grandparent and grandchild.
- Timing matters. Proxy appointments can only be made after nominations are certified, which happens after August 24, 2026.
- It gets sworn. Your proxy signs a statutory declaration (a sworn statement) and presents it to the City Clerk in person before voting.
London's 2026 process isn't posted yet
The City of London has not yet published its 2026 proxy voting instructions (forms, where to bring them, deadlines). Rather than guess, check london.ca/elections closer to the fall, or contact the elections office directly at elections@london.ca or 519-661-4535. They'll have the current forms and steps.
Before you go the proxy route
A proxy is the tool of last resort. With eight advance voting days (October 1, October 3, and October 5–10) plus election day on October 26, most people can find a window to vote in person, and voting places must accommodate voters with disabilities, including official assistance marking the ballot. If none of that works for your situation, proxy voting is there for you.
Questions people ask
Can someone vote on my behalf in London's municipal election?
Yes, by proxy. Under section 44 of the Municipal Elections Act you can appoint another eligible elector to vote for you, using the prescribed form, and your proxy completes a statutory declaration with the City Clerk in person.
Can one person be a proxy for several voters?
Generally no. A person may act as proxy for only one voter, except for close family: spouses, siblings, parents and children, and grandparents and grandchildren.
When can I appoint a proxy for the 2026 election?
Only after nominations are certified, which happens after August 24, 2026.
How do I get the proxy form in London?
London hasn't published its 2026 proxy process yet. Check london.ca/elections or contact the elections office at elections@london.ca or 519-661-4535 for the current forms and steps.
Is there mail-in voting in London for 2026?
We have found no announced mail-in ballot option for London's 2026 election. Don't assume one exists; confirm with the elections office at elections@london.ca or 519-661-4535.
Verified against official sources
Last verified July 13, 2026 against official sources.