Data from North Bay's 2026 municipal election shows how voter participation varied across age groups, with older electors accounting for a larger share of votes cast.
A total of 18,212 of North Bay's 46,906 eligible voters cast ballots in the October municipal election, representing an overall turnout of 38.83 per cent.
An analysis of election data shows that turnout generally increased with age, from 21.1 per cent among electors aged 18 to 29 to 51.8 per cent among those aged 75 and older.
Voter turnout by age group
Participation varied considerably across the five age groups examined.
Turnout among electors aged 60 and older exceeded 51 per cent, compared with approximately 26 per cent among those under 45. Participation among electors aged 45 to 59 was 38.9 per cent, almost identical to the overall turnout rate.
Who cast the votes?
While electors aged 60 and older represented approximately 39 per cent of the recorded electorate, they accounted for more than 52 per cent of all votes cast.
By comparison, electors aged 18 to 44 also represented approximately 39 per cent of recorded electors but accounted for just 26 per cent of votes.
This difference is also reflected in the median ages of electors and voters. The median age of recorded electors was 52, compared with 61 among those who voted. This means half of recorded electors were approximately 52 or younger, while half of voters were approximately 61 or younger.
More notable numbers
The election data also reveals some notable details about participation at individual ages:
- Highest turnout: Electors aged 81 recorded the highest participation rate, at 60.2 per cent.
- Strong participation among older electors: More than half of electors aged 65 to 84 cast a ballot.
- Oldest voters: Eight voters were aged 100 or older, including two who were 103.
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