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Next Ontario general election

The next Ontario general election is the upcoming provincial election in Ontario.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The next Ontario general election is the upcoming provincial election in Ontario, Canada. As of 2026, it is tentatively expected in 2030 unless the Legislative Assembly is dissolved earlier by the lieutenant governor of Ontario. Ontario repealed its fixed election date law in 2025, so the election must still occur at least once every five years under the constitutional maximum term.

Timing

The next Ontario general election is expected in 2030 if the legislature runs to its constitutional maximum term. Based on the 2025 election calendar, the latest possible polling day is April 11, 2030.

Ontario no longer has a fixed election date law for provincial general elections. Elections can still be called earlier, but the legislature must be dissolved at least once every five years under the constitutional term limit.

Political context

The 2025 provincial election returned Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives to government. The timing of the next election may depend on political strategy and the decision to dissolve the legislature before the maximum term expires.

Key facts

  • Ontario's last general election was held on February 27, 2025.
  • The province repealed its fixed election date legislation in November 2025.
  • Without an earlier dissolution, the legislature is automatically dissolved five years after the return of the writs for the previous election.
  • The latest possible polling day for the next election is April 11, 2030.
  • The lieutenant governor can dissolve the legislature earlier on the premier's advice.
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Canadian context

This is a major Ontario provincial election affecting Canada’s most populous province, with implications for provincial policy, public services, and political trends of interest to Canadian readers.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next Ontario general election?
It is tentatively expected by April 11, 2030, unless the legislature is dissolved earlier.
Why is the date not fixed?
Ontario repealed its fixed election date legislation in November 2025, so the next election is governed by the constitutional maximum term and the lieutenant governor's dissolution powers.
Can the election happen earlier than 2030?
Yes. The lieutenant governor of Ontario can dissolve the legislature earlier on the premier's advice, which would trigger an earlier election.
When was the last Ontario election?
The last Ontario general election was held on February 27, 2025.
What is the latest possible polling day?
The latest possible polling day is April 11, 2030, based on the five-year maximum term and Ontario's election timing rules.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/45th_Ontario_general_election
    Supports: Tentative 2030 timing, five-year maximum term, repeal of fixed election dates, and latest possible polling day
  2. Government of Ontario — https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1005670/ontario-election-to-be-held-on-february-27
    Supports: Date of the 2025 Ontario general election and dissolution/writ timing
  3. Government of Canada — https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/political-activities/election-calendar.html
    Supports: Ontario election calendar reference showing the next municipal election date
  4. Government of Ontario — https://www.ontario.ca/page/municipal-elections
    Supports: Confirms Ontario municipal election timing for 2026, useful for distinguishing municipal from provincial elections
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Ontario_general_election
    Supports: 2025 election date and the former fixed-date rule that would have pointed to June 2026
  6. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fixed_election_dates_in_Canada
    Supports: Background on Ontario's fixed-date system and its repeal in 2025