Information for Voters in Municipal Elections

Municipal elections are an opportunity for Manitobans to participate in building strong, healthy, and sustainable local governments. Make sure to vote and become involved in your community's future!
Please see our additional information on eligibility to vote, available voting opportunities and applying for personal security protection.

For more information on voting, contact your municipal office.

Voter Eligibility for Municipal Elections:

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 Town of Carman or property owner since April 28, 2026 or;  
• a landowner in Town of Carman since April 28, 2026. 
• Property must be registered under legal name, not under a business or corporation.

Determining residency of a voter:

The following determines the residency of a voter: 

• voter is a resident of the place where they have their ordinary residence, and to which they intend to return when away from it 
• voter may be a resident of only one place at a time 
• voter does not change residence until they have a new residence

A person who leaves a municipality for temporary reasons is still considered a resident voter. For example, a student attending university or college outside the municipality, but who intends to return home after the term ends, is considered a resident voter.

A voter may vote only once in the same election, regardless of whether they own multiple properties.

Every voter is required to provide proof of their name and current address by showing identification. There are multiple ways to do this:

 Identification Requirements

Option 1 - One piece of government issued photo ID 

Show one original piece of identification with your photo, name and address. It must be issued by a government agency.

Examples: 

• A valid driver’s license 
• Passport 
• any other card issued by a government agency with your photo, name and current address

 

Option 2 - Two pieces of ID 

Show two original pieces of authorized identification that together provide evidence of your name and current address satisfactory to the election official.  

Examples (any combination): 

• Manitoba Health Services card 
• Manitoba Blue Cross card 
• credit card statement 
• utility bill

List of additional accepted ID to prove your identity and address under Option 2 

This list is not exhaustive and additional pieces of ID may be accepted.