Pledge to vote
The pledge is the campaign.
Everything else (the platform, the doors, the signs) only matters if Oakville turns up. Last time, three in four of us didn’t.
Elect Arvind For Mayor of Oakville
Why we ask
People who say they’ll vote, vote.
It sounds too simple to be real, but it is one of the most reliable findings in elections research: deciding in advance, and saying so, makes turning up dramatically more likely.
So that is what we’re asking. Not money, not your evening. Just a decision made now, in August, rather than left to a Monday in October when it’s raining and you’ve had a long day.
26 / 100
of 100 Oakville residents voted last time
Mark an empty ballot to add yourself to the count.
Put these in your calendar now
- Advance voting
- 7–10 OctoberBeat the queue and the weather. Any advance poll, any of those days.
- Advance voting
- 13–18 OctoberA second window, including the weekend before the vote.
- Election day
- Monday 26 OctoberThe last chance. Polls are open through the day; confirm hours at oakville.ca.
- Time it takes
- MinutesMunicipal ballots are short. Most people are in and out faster than a coffee run.
Can you vote in Oakville?
Generally, yes, if on election day you are:
- a Canadian citizen;
- at least 18 years old;
- a resident of Oakville, or an owner or tenant of property in Oakville (or the spouse of one); and
- not otherwise prohibited from voting under the law.
You do not need to own a home, and you do not need to have voted before. Renters vote. Students vote. People who moved here in March vote.
Check you’re on the voters’ list
Being eligible and being on the list are two different things, and the list is often out of date, especially if you have moved recently. Checking takes a minute and saves a headache at the poll.
What to bring
Identification showing your name and Oakville address. A driver’s licence covers it; so do many other documents, including some utility bills and bank statements. The Town publishes the full list of accepted ID. If you’re unsure what you have, check before you go rather than at the door.
What if I’m away, working, or can’t get there?
Use an advance poll. There are ten advance voting days across two windows in October precisely so that a single bad Monday doesn’t decide whether you have a say. If getting to a poll is genuinely difficult for you, call us on 905-973-8213; we may be able to help with a ride.
Voting rules, poll locations, hours and accepted identification are all set by the Town of Oakville Clerk’s Office, not by this campaign. Always confirm the details at oakville.ca.
Two minutes, once
Decide now. Vote later.
Make the pledge today and we’ll send you a reminder before advance voting opens, with your poll details and nothing else.