Those who have not received a Voter Instruction Letter can still be added to the Voters List

Cobourg, ON (October 14, 2022) – The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to inform all residents that the voting period for the 2022 Municipal and School Board elections is officially open.  

Residents began to receive their Voter Instruction Letters beginning October 1, 2022, with the final batch scheduled to be mailed out today. These letters include each elector’s unique, Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) as well as instructional information required to vote. Residents who have not yet received their Voter Instruction Letter can confirm they are on the voters list, as well as receive their PIN’s by visiting the Office of the Municipal Clerk and 2022 Elections Returning Officer located at Victoria Hall, 55 King Street West. Eligible voters can still be added to the voters list until October 24, 2022. A reminder that polls close at 8:00pm on the 24^th so electors are advised to give themselves enough time to register and vote.

Voting Period:
The voting period is from October 14 – 24, 2022. Voting Day is October 24, 2022. Polls open at 9:00am on October 14^th and close at 8:00pm on October 24^th.

How to Vote:  
Voting in this Municipal Election will be conducted online or by phone, similar to the 2019 elections. Included in each Voter Instruction Letter is a website address for those who would like to vote online as well as a phone number for those who would like to vote by phone. You may also vote in person at a Voter Help Centre Location at Victoria Hall or the Cobourg Public Library.

Every eligible voter must have their Personal Identification Number (PIN) to vote. These PINs are unique to each voter and can only be used once. Your PIN will be provided in your Voter Instruction Letter.

If you have not received your Voter Instruction Letter, you may visit the office of the Municipal Clerk and 2022 Election Returning Officer, at Victoria Hall, 55 King Street West to confirm you are eligible to vote and receive your PIN.  

Voter Help Line
If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Voter Help Line by:

Email: cobourgvotes@cobourg.ca
Staff will be monitoring the Cobourg Votes email daily.

Phone: 905-372-4301
Telephone Help Line Hours of Operation

For additional information you may also visit the Cobourg Municipal Elections website at www.cobourgvotes.ca

Electronic Voting Assistance:

If you do not have access to a computer to vote online or require assistance with electronic voting, you may attend one of the following Voter Support Centres:

Both locations are fully accessible.

Have Your Say:

Your local government delivers many of the services that most effect your everyday life. Cobourg currently has 16,511 electors registered to vote at the start of this voting period. The Town of Cobourg wants to ensure every eligible elector can cast their ballot and have their say in this upcoming Municipal and School Board election. If you do not have your Voter Instruction Letter, visit the Office of the Municipal Clerk and 2022 Elections Returning Officer located at Victoria Hall, 55 King Street West. Eligible voters can still be added to the voters list up until October 24, 2022. A reminder that polls close at 8:00pm on the 24^th so electors are advised to give themselves enough time to register and vote.



Election Results

Polls will close at 8:00pm on October 24, 2022. Once numbers have been tallied and verified, the Municipal Clerk and 2022 Election Returning Officer will post the results to a projection screen in the Concert Hall at Victoria Hall. All Cobourg residents are invited to attend to view the unofficial results as they are released by the Municipal Clerk. Additionally, the official results will be posted to the Municipal Elections Website, www.cobourgvotes.ca and issued out through a Public Notice pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Elections Act.  

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About The Town of Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg is a lakeside community (population 20,500) located on the north shore of Lake Ontario halfway between Toronto and Kingston and has been recognized multiple times by MoneySense Magazine as “One of Canada’s Best Places to Live” in populations under 25,000.

Founded in 1798, Cobourg is rich in heritage offering a vibrant downtown, sophisticated small-town atmosphere and renowned waterfront that serves as a popular getaway destination.  As the largest town in Northumberland County, Cobourg is personified by historic Victoria Hall, hosts a 27.4 million community centre, an educated and skilled labour force, flourishing commercial sector and supportive municipal government. Cobourg has received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities Award, accolades from the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, and multiple heritage, environmental, and event awards.