Rules for Media

The Town of Milton welcomes media coverage of the 2026 Municipal Election during advance voting from Oct. 12 to 15 and on Election Day, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.  

Media must follow certain rules under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 when reporting on the 2026 Municipal Election and distributing political advertising. 

To protect voter privacy, maintain the secrecy of the vote and support the integrity of the election process, media must follow the requirements outlined below when covering the election. 

Media access to voting locations 

The Town of Milton has multiple voting locations for the 2026 Municipal Election. Media is prohibited from entering, filming, or photographing inside any voting location. 

The voting location includes the entire Town property, where the voting location is situated, both inside and outside the building. This restriction applies to all designated voting locations. 

Voters are entitled to privacy when casting their ballots. Media must respect voter privacy and avoid activities that could interfere with voting or election operations. 

Election results 

Unofficial election results will be posted on the Town’s website following the close of polls at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. 

The Town’s election results webpage will be the online source for the latest available results. Results posted on Election Night are unofficial. The Town Clerk will confirm official results on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. 

Publishing third-party advertising 

Media outlets publishing or broadcasting third-party political advertising related to Milton’s 2026 Municipal Election should review the requirements for third-party advertising in Milton. 

When to contact the Town vs. candidates 

Media may contact candidates directly to arrange interviews or request comments. Media inquiries related to the election process or official Town business can be submitted to the Town’s Communications team.