1) Verify if you're eligible
You are eligible to vote if you live in Montreal and are registered on the voters’ list.
A voter in Montreal is someone who is of legal age and registered to vote in Montreal.
If you are already 18 years old or older, you can check your registration.
Check your registration or register here.
If you are not yet 18 but will be by November 2, 2025, you will be able to check your registration with Elections Montreal in September 2025 and, if necessary, register to vote.
Remember, to vote in 2025, you must be registered in advance.
In any case, don’t forget to check and confirm your registration before the election.
2) Learn more about the City
The City of Montreal consists of:
- 19 boroughs
- 58 electoral districts
- Over 1.1 million voters, including around 300,000 young people aged 18 to 35
- 103 elected officials
Watch this video on how the City works.
The City’s elected representatives represent you:
- In borough councils, where they address issues like snow removal, libraries, parks, etc.
- In the municipal council, where decisions are made on water management, the environment, the City’s budget, major projects, etc.
- In the agglomeration council, where, along with elected officials from other municipalities on the Island, they make decisions on security, public transit, etc.
- In the executive committee, where they guide important decisions for the City.
Montreal also has standing committees. These committees ensure that the needs of the population are fully considered in the decision-making process.
3) Find your district
Knowing how elections and the City work is great, but knowing which borough and district you live in is essential!
With our interactive map, you just need to enter your address and check which borough and electoral district you belong to.
This will then help you know who currently represents you.
4) Discover who are the elected officials
One more detail that might surprise you: In a Montreal election, you don’t just vote for the mayor of the City, but also for several other people.
All these elected officials represent you on the municipal council and in your borough council.
Depending on your borough, in 2025, you may need to vote on 2, 3, 4, or 5 different ballots!
You might have to vote for:
- The mayor of the City
- The mayor of your borough
- A certain number of councilors
You can check which positions will be up for election here.
To find out who the elected representatives for your area are, click on your borough:
5) Mark the date! November 2, 2025, is voting day!
Just like the Olympic and Paralympic Games, a municipal election is a major event that happens every 4 years. Prepare yourself and don’t miss the chance to vote!
November 2, 2025—set your reminder now!
