When is the municipal By-Election?

Eligible voters can vote in the 2024 Ramara Municipal By-Election from May 6 at 9:30 a.m. until May 13 at 8:00 p.m. 

How do I register to vote?

If you are an Ontario resident over the age of 18 you can visit Register to Vote to confirm your municipal voting information in a few easy steps.

Through the Register to Vote site, eligible electors can do the following:

• Update their information
• Add a name to an address or
• Change their schools support

How do I login?

To log in, all you need is the following:

• Property address or assessment roll number
• Full name
• Date of birth. 

Updating your voter information will help ensure that our voters lists are accurate as we prepare for the municipal election occurring this October. 

Register to Vote

What do I need to bring to vote in person?

 If you ARE on the Municipal Voters’ List, you must bring:

• Voter Instruction Letter; and

• Photo ID (i.e. valid driver’s licence); or

• Complete a sworn, written declaration at a Voter Assistance Centre

If you ARE NOT on the Municipal Voters’ List, you must bring:

• Photo ID (i.e. valid driver’s licence); and

• Proof of Canadian citizenship (i.e. passport, citizenship card, or birth certificate); and

• Proof of Ramara residency (i.e. tax bill, credit card statement or a utility bill); or

• Proof of non-residency eligibility

Note: Without this documentation, you will be unable to get a ballot. 

Can I Vote by Proxy?

The 2024 By-Election will not permit voting by proxy, rather, electors may vote by phone or online if they cannot attend the in person advanced votes. 

What are the offices to be elected?

• Ward Councillor 4

How do I find out who is running for office?

Please visit the Candidates section to see a list of all certified Candidates. 

When can candidates start campaigning and advertising?

When can candidates and Third Party Advertisers begin to put up lawn signs?

How do I report a concern about an election sign?

When do candidates and Third Party Advertisers need to remove their lawn signs?

Are candidates or people representing candidates allowed to canvas in condos or apartment buildings?

How do I Vote Online?

Is the Online Voting System safe and secure?

The Township of Ramara has entered into a contract with Intelivote Systems Inc. for eVoting services. Intelivote has developed application software, procedures and expertise to provide an electronic voting service incorporating voting through secure electronic connections. Intelivote will be providing Online Voting services for many local municipalities. 

What Devices can I use to Vote Online?

You can vote online from a computer or a mobile device on the Android or iOS (IPhone/iPad) platform that is connected to the internet. 

How long does it take to vote online?

Voting online usually takes about five minutes to complete. 

What do I do if my online voting session times out?

If your online session times out before you have submitted your ballot, your vote has not been cast and you will need to restart the voting process from the beginning. You can log in to the system any time before voting closes at 8:00 p.m. on May 13. No votes will be submitted until you complete the entire ballot and click, “Submit Ballot”. 

If I log in to the voting system, but I do not want to submit my ballot at that time, can I exit the system and access it later?

Yes, as long as you have not clicked “Submit Ballot”. If you exit your online voting session before you submit your ballot, you can log in again before 8:00pm on May 13 and restart the voting process from the beginning. 

What do I do if I am not sure if I submitted my online ballot?

If you are unsure if you submitted your online ballot, try to log in to the online voting system again. If your ballot has been submitted, the system will not allow you to log in and will advise that you have already voted in the election. If your ballot has not been submitted, you will be prompted to proceed with casting your ballot. 

What do I do if I log in to the online voting system to vote and it says I have already voted?

Contact the Voter Assistance Helpline immediately at election@ramara.ca or 705-484-5374. 

Can anyone tell how I voted if they know my Online Voting PIN?

No. The system does not track how an Online Voting PIN has coted, only that the PIN has been used to submit a ballot. 

How does the online voting system protect the integrity/privacy of my vote?

Voted are cryptographically protected (encrypted and digitally signed) at all times. No one can manipulate them, including Election Staff. 

Once my online ballot has been submitted, can it be changed?

No. Once a ballot has been submitted it cannot be changed.