2026 Markham School Board Election
Start with the basic voter rules
Use this plain-language checklist, then confirm your own record with Elections Markham. This page cannot determine an individual voter’s eligibility.
Basic Markham voter qualifications
- You are at least 18 years old, or will be by the final voting day.
- You are a Canadian citizen.
- You qualify as a Markham resident, residential property owner or tenant, or the spouse of one.
- You are registered on Markham’s municipal voters’ list.
The school-board ballot is a separate check
Being eligible for Markham’s municipal election does not by itself confirm which school-board trustee contest will appear on your ballot. Your voter record must identify the appropriate school-board support. Confirm this directly through the official voter-information tool. If your record needs correction, follow the instructions from Elections Markham or the official school-support process.
Common situations
Do I need to have a child in a Catholic school?
No. Having a child enrolled in a school is not listed as a general Markham voter qualification. The important questions are whether you are an eligible elector and which school-board support is recorded for your ballot. Confirm your own status officially.
Does owning a business property qualify me for a school-board trustee ballot?
Markham states that qualifying non-residential property owners or tenants may vote for council offices, but business property alone does not qualify someone to vote for a local school-board trustee. Residential eligibility rules apply.
Which YCDSB trustee area applies to me?
Markham has two English Catholic trustee contests, covering different groups of municipal wards. Use the official voter-information tool rather than relying on an address description on a campaign website.
What if I moved or did not receive a voter information letter?
Check and update your information through Elections Markham. Do not wait until the final day if your address or school-board support may need correction.
Official sources: Elections Markham voting information and Register to Vote. Last reviewed August 8, 2026.
Authorized by the Yan Zhou Campaign.