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Share your story and have
your voice heard in the municipal
elections on October 26th.
What is Voice the Vote?
Voice the Vote helps you use your voice, cast your vote, and shape your community in the municipal election on October 26th, 2026.
Your municipal government makes choices that impact your housing, transit, parks, roads, community safety, and much more. While municipal elections are often overlooked, they hold the power to shape our daily lives.
Through community events, grassroots micro-grants, leadership training, and educational resources, Voice the Vote invites you to get informed, get involved, and make your voice heard.
Voice the Vote is powered by The Democratic Engagement Exchange at TMU and United Way Greater Toronto, working with people and partners across Peel Region, Toronto, and York Region.
- Democracy Starts With Community.
- When we learn together, vote together, and look out for each other, we build a democracy where everyone has a seat at the table.
- Community Starts With Voice.
- You know your neighbourhood best because you live here every day. Whether it’s rent, parks, libraries, buses, or safety, you belong in the conversation.
- Voice Goes Beyond A Vote.
- Municipal decisions shape your daily life. Through voting and participating in elections, your experiences and priorities can shape the conversation leading up to October 26th and beyond.
- Voting Starts With Care.
- When we show up and speak up, we are taking care of our families, our friends, and our future. Voice the Vote exists to make sure these voices are heard and turned into action.
How we show up
Our Training
We give local leaders the skills and support to strengthen their community's voices in this election and beyond, and to learn about where, ways and when to vote.
Learn more →Community Events
We organize community events for you to share what matters most ahead of the election, with the people you live, work, and play with.
Learn more →Your Story
We share your stories and priorities through media and social media and ensure voices that are often overlooked are heard this election.
Learn more →Micro-grants
We support creative, non-partisan initiatives that strengthen local democracy and encourage voter participation through micro-grants.
Learn more →Friends of Voice The Vote
Alongside our incredible community partners and co-organizers, Voice the Vote is bringing community events to your neighbourhood. Here are some of the events we’ve run together so far across Peel Region, Toronto, and York Region. Keep an eye out for when a Voice the Vote event comes to your neighbourhood!
RHPL - Meet the Candidates Event
Location: Richmond Hill Public Library - Central Branch, Richmond Hill
Date: October 15, 2026
an informal meet and greet format where each ward candidate has a table and constituents can have conversations with the candidates in their ward. VTV will have its own booth as well
RHPL X Voice the Vote: Understanding Your Municipal Election Workshop
Virtual Event
Date: October 8, 2026
Digital workshop covering practical aspects of voting; how to find reliable information about candidates and issues; and we'll provide an opportunity to ask questions in a conversational and accessible setting.
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Queer Clothing Swap + Advocacy Patch Workshop
Location: Brampton Arts Organization, Brampton
Date: September 20, 2026
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Want to spice up your closet? Need to let go of some of your tops, tanks, pants, or bags? Join us at our Queer clothing swap hosted in collaboration with Project 14 and Voice the Vote in the Brampton Arts Organization's space! This event is for Queer Brampton residents, providing a safe space fo…
Let's Voice the Vote!
We want to hear your stories about the issues that impact your daily life, so that what you care about is heard in the upcoming elections. Learn about our upcoming events, trainings, and resources and join the conversation.