Information for Voters

Municipal elections are an opportunity for residents to participate in building a strong, healthy, and sustainable local government. Make sure to vote and become involved in your community's future!

Voter eligibility for Mayor or Councillor

To vote for Mayor or Councillor, you must be:

• a Canadian citizen; and
• 18 years of age or older on election day (October 28, 2026); and
• a resident of the City of Portage la Prairie or a registered owner of land in the city for at lease six months on election day (since April 28, 2026) 

Voter eligibility for School Trustee

To vote for School Trustee, you must be:

• a Canadian citizen; and
• 18 years of age or older on election day (October 28, 2026); and
• a resident of the City of Portage la Prairie for at least six months on election day (since April 28, 2026)

**for school division elections, you must be a resident of the school division to be eligible to vote. Non-resident property voters may only vote in municipal elections