Internet & telephone Voting
Electronic voting offers convenience for all voters, whether they are seasonal residents who live in a city or live permanently in Marmora and Lake. All eligible voters will receive a Voter Information Letter in the mail and will be able to vote from the convenience of their own home. This eliminates polling stations, advance polls and proxy voting. It provides full accessibility.
Advantages of Internet & Telephone Voting
There are many advantages to these methods of voting:
Voting by internet or telephone does not require large gatherings at polling stations, and allows voters to vote from the comfort and safety of their homes.
Efficiency: Reduces printing, return postage fees, staff time for vote counting, and the amount of paper utilized.
Accessibility: Electronic voting is a convenient option for electors, allowing them to use their own devices and access their ballots anytime during the voting period, from anywhere with internet and/or telephone access.
Accuracy: Electronic voting uses electronic ballots exclusively, eliminating the opportunity for counting errors from manual tabulations.
Automatic Tabulation: 100% of the results will be available in the hours after 8 p.m. on October 26, once all voters have completed their voting.
Convenience: Many non-resident electors do not live in Marmora and Lake, and should be given an equal opportunity to vote as those who live here. Every elector will be able to vote from a location of their choice.
Preparing to Vote
Check the Voters’ List by August 12, 2026, to ensure you are on it, and that your personal information is up to date.
Wait for your Voter Information Letter (VIL) to arrive in the mail before the voting period begins.
Keep the Voter Instruction Letter in a safe place until voting opens on Monday, October 19th.
You will have 8 days to vote, from October 19th through 8:00 p.m. on October 26th (Voting Day).
Open your Voter Instruction Letter and find the PIN number that will let you access to the voting system.
Choose your method of Voting: Internet or Telephone
If you do not receive your VIL in the mail 3-4 days before the voting period begins, you will be able to obtain one from the Municipal Office (12 Bursthall Street, Marmora).
Internet & Telephone Voting
Vote by Internet
Visit the voting website provided in your Voter Information Letter (VIL) by entering the address in the address bar at the top of your internet browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.).
Enter your PIN (do not include spaces).
Enter your date of birth.
Complete the Captcha, as shown on the screen, if there is one.
If you receive an error after several attempts to login, this may be because your date of birth is incorrect in the Voting System. If so, you will need a new PIN. Please contact us at clerk@marmoraandlake.ca or call 613-472-2629 for assistance.
Follow the prompts through all races, and complete your ballot by pressing Submit Ballot.
Vote by Telephone
Plan on approximately 10 minutes, and do not hang up until you have voted for all races.
Dial the phone number found on your VIL using a touch-tone phone or smartphone.
Enter your PIN (do not include spaces).
Enter your date of birth using the format described.
If you receive an error after several attempts to login, this may be because your date of birth is incorrect in the Voting System. If so, you will need a new PIN. Please contact us at clerk@marmoraandlake.ca or call 613-472-2629 for assistance.
Listen carefully to all of the prompts.
Your vote will be counted after voting for all races on your ballot (e.g. Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor, School Board Trustee).
If you are concerned that your ballot may not have been counted, you can attempt to call in a second time with your PIN. If your vote has been properly submitted originally, the system will advise that you have already voted.
Is Electronic Voting Secure?
The Municipality is committed to ensuring the security and secrecy of the vote. We will be conducting vote counting audits and reviewing third-party penetration testing to ensure the final election results are secure, efficient, and accurate.
For the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections, Marmora and Lake (along with the other member municipalities of Hastings County) has partnered with Neuvote, a technology company committed to providing innovative and secure election management solutions.
What Neuvote Offers
End-to-End Encryption
One of the primary security highlights of Neuvote's election management platform is their end-to-end encryption. Data is encrypted at every stage of the election process, from when voters cast their ballots to when the results are tallied. This encryption ensures that the data is secure and cannot be tampered with, providing voters with confidence that their vote has been cast securely and accurately.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Another key security feature of Neuvote's election management platform is multi-factor authentication. This means that users must provide multiple forms of identification to access the system, making it more difficult for unauthorized users to gain access. Multifactor authentication is an important security measure that helps prevent hacking attempts and other cyberattacks.
Advanced Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems
Neuvote also uses advanced firewalls and intrusion detection systems to protect against cyberattacks. These systems help to prevent unauthorized access and alert security personnel in the event of an attempted breach. Neuvote can assure their clients that their elections are secure and protected from cyber threats using advanced security measures.
Ongoing Security Updates and Maintenance
Neuvote is committed to ongoing security updates and maintenance. They monitor the election management system for potential security threats and release regular updates and patches to address any discovered vulnerabilities. By staying up-to-date with the latest security measures and protocols, Neuvote is able to provide clients with the most secure election management platform possible.
Trust Neuvote for Secure Elections
Neuvote's election management platform is designed with security as a top priority. The company's commitment to end-to-end encryption, multifactor authentication, advanced firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and ongoing security updates and maintenance provides the most secure election management platform possible. With the increasing need for secure elections, Neuvote is a trusted partner for governments and organizations looking to ensure the integrity and reliability of the voting process.