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Hamilton Municipal Election Uses Offline Tabulators, Starts Oct. 26

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 2:10 AM UTC · How we work

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Hamilton conducts its municipal election for mayor, councillors and school trustees on October 26, 2026.
Clerk Matthew Trennum reports 106 polling stations from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in 15 wards.
The city uses offline tabulators that read ballots, retain paper copies and are not internet-connected.
First results appear around 9 p.m., posted online and displayed on council-chamber screens.
CBC Hamilton streams live coverage from 7 p.m.

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Story summary

Hamilton conducts its municipal election for mayor, councillors and school trustees on October 26, 2026.
Clerk Matthew Trennum reports 106 polling stations from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in 15 wards.
The city uses offline tabulators that read ballots, retain paper copies and are not internet-connected.
First results appear around 9 p.m., posted online and displayed on council-chamber screens.
CBC Hamilton streams live coverage from 7 p.m.