The City of Ottawa has 24 wards. A ward is a geographical area within the municipality that is represented by one City Councillor. During an election, 24 City Councillors are elected to represent the City’s 24 wards – one Councillor is elected per ward, and one Mayor is elected to represent the City of Ottawa at large.
As well, eligible electors vote for their local school board trustees.
Eligible electors can only vote once and must vote in the ward where they live. If an eligible elector is also the owner or tenant of a property in another ward, they are not permitted to vote in that ward instead.
If a non-resident elector owns or rents properties in more than one ward in the municipality, they must choose one ward to vote in.
Electors will have the opportunity to vote at their assigned voting place in their ward from 10:00am to 8:00 pm, with the exception of voting places in retirement homes and institutions which may have reduced hours.
- Certified candidates for Mayor
- Certified and acclaimed candidates for City Councillor
- Certified and acclaimed candidates for School Board Trustee