At the close of the nomination period, if more than one person runs for mayor or for one or more municipal councillor positions, an election will be held.
You can vote in advance on Sunday, October 26, 2025, between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m., or on election day, Sunday, November 2, 2025, between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
To vote in the general election on November 2, 2025, you must meet all the following requirements on that date:
- Be registered on the electoral roll
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Not be legally incapacitated under the law or as a result of a court ruling
- Have been a resident of the Municipality of Chelsea and Québec for at least six months
OR, if you are not domiciled in Chelsea:
- Own a building in the municipality
- OR have operated a business in the municipality for at least twelve months
If you do not live in the municipality but own or co-own a building, or if you operate a business there, you may be eligible to vote. Contact the Chief Electoral Officer to verify your eligibility before the Revision Committee completes its work.
To vote, you must meet the criteria listed in the “Who can vote” section above and be registered to vote at your home address.
How to check if you are registered?
You will receive a registration notice in the mail in early October. It will tell you whether you are registered to vote. If you notice any errors, follow the instructions on the notice to correct them. If you do not receive a the notice, contact your election officer or see the Revision Committee on October 15 or 16, 2025.
Important: On election day, you will not be able to register or change your address.
The Revision Committee will meet on October 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on October 16, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at City Hall, 100 Chemin Old Chelsea, J9B 1C1. Bring two forms of identification to verify your name, date of birth, and address.
This is your opportunity to correct any errors, register, or change your address on the electoral list before election day.
In early October 2025, voters will receive a registration notice by mail with details on where to vote and when the polling stations are open.
To vote, voters must present one of the following forms of identification:
- Health insurance card
- Driver's licence
- Canadian passport
- Certificate of Indian status
- Canadian Forces identification card
Advance voting will take place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Chelsea Elementary School (74 Chemin Old Chelsea, Chelsea J9B 1K9).
Are you unable to travel for health reasons?
If your health prevents you from travelling to vote on advance voting day or election day, you can apply to your Election Chair by October 21 to vote from home or from a health-care facility.
