Toronto residents go to the polls on Monday, Oct. 27. Here's a list of everything you need to know to be ready:

When can I vote?

Polling stations will be open on Monday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Can I vote at an advance poll?

Anyone can choose to vote ahead of Oct. 27. Advance polls are open from Tuesday, Oct. 14 to Sunday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The locations of your nearest advance poll will be listed on your voter information card, or you can find it online or by calling 311. You can also vote at City Hall, no matter where you live, from Tuesday, Oct. 14 to Friday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Am I eligible to vote?

You can vote as long as you are a Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old. You must be either a resident of Toronto or a non-resident, but you or your spouse must own or rent property in the city.

You cannot vote if you are serving a prison sentence or have been convicted of any type of election-related corruption offence outlined in section 90(3) of the Municipal Elections Act. 

You also cannot vote on behalf of another person, unless you've submitted an application to be a voting proxy. For more information on proxy appointment, call 311.

Who is running for mayor?

There are 65 candidates running in the race to become Toronto's next mayor. A full list of candidates can be found online. 

What ward do I live in?

Find out what ward you live in online, or call 311.

Who are the candidates running in my ward?

A full list of candidates running in your ward is available online.

Where do I go to vote?

The location of your polling station will be listed on your voter information card, or you can find it online or by calling 311.

You must vote in the ward where you live.

What identification do I need?

Ahead of the election, you should check that your name is on the voters' list, either online or by calling 416-338-1111. Every eligible voter should receive a Voter Information Card (VIC) in the mail in early October. Bring your card with you when you vote.

If you don't have acceptable identification but your name is on the voters' list, you can sign a declaration of identity and receive a ballot. If your name isn't on the voters' list and you don't have acceptable identification, you will not be allowed to vote.

Regardless of if you're on the voters' list, you need to bring a piece of identification showing your name and qualifying address. Please note that your VIC does not qualify as identification.

Acceptable ID includes provincial driver's licences and health cards, a cancelled personalized cheque, a mortgage statement or an insurance policy. A full list of acceptable ID is available online.

I'm not on the voters' list, but I still want to vote. What do I do?

If you're not on the voters' list, you must bring a piece of identification that proves that you live in Toronto. See above for information on ID. You will then be added to the voters' list at your poll station.

I'm currently living outside of Toronto or am in hospital. Can I still vote?

If you are unable to vote, you can appoint a proxy to vote for you. For more information on proxy appointment, call 311.