Election Day Volunteer and Scrutineer Buttons

Why Custom Buttons Are Election Day Essential

Buying buttons for a candidate? Start with campaign buttons for Ontario's October 26 election. Canadian elections — federal, provincial, municipal — run on visible support. Custom buttons have been a campaign staple for over 100 years for good reason: they're cheap to produce at volume, instantly visible, and reusable across canvassers, rally attendees, and supporters.

From municipal council and school board races to provincial and federal campaigns, Button Bros makes buttons for candidates, volunteer teams and advocacy groups across Canada. See our Custom Buttons Canada hub for nationwide details.

Election Button Categories

Candidate Name & Number Buttons

Classic political button — candidate name + party + ballot number. Worn by supporters and volunteers throughout the campaign. Order 5,000–50,000 depending on campaign size and territory.

Volunteer Identification Buttons

Election day volunteers need easily identifiable branded buttons. "VOLUNTEER," "SCRUTINEER," "POLL CAPTAIN" labels with the campaign branding. Distributed at the campaign office or volunteer orientation.

Issue / Cause Buttons

Single-issue advocacy ("VOTE NDP - HEALTHCARE," "MEDICARE NOW," "CLIMATE ACTION") for canvassers and rally attendees.

Rally Attendee Buttons

Distributed at campaign rallies and town halls. Free to attendees, encourages them to wear the button afterward — walking advertising.

GOTV (Get Out The Vote) Buttons

Buttons for the final-week GOTV push. "I VOTED" stickers/buttons given at polling stations (where allowed). "MAKE SURE TO VOTE" canvasser buttons.

Polling Day Buttons

Specific buttons for poll workers and scrutineers (election observers). Must be neutral if for official election workers (not campaign-branded). Campaign-branded for partisan scrutineers.

Riding / District-Specific Buttons

Customize buttons per electoral district — "VOTE FOR JANE SMITH — TORONTO CENTRE" with district name and candidate.

Election Rules to Check

Rules differ for federal, provincial and municipal elections. Ontario municipal candidates should check their municipality's candidate guide for what campaign materials must say and how expenses are reported. We add any authorization wording your campaign needs.

Election Button Pricing

2.25″ round buttons are $0.55 each at 1,000 ($550), $0.50 at 2,500, $0.45 at 5,000 and $0.40 at 10,000 or more. 1.25″ round buttons are $0.35 each at 5,000 ($1,750). A municipal council race using 1,000 to 5,000 2.25″ buttons spends $550 to $2,250 before tax.

Campaign Button Rush Production

Elections operate on hard deadlines. Button Bros offers:

• Standard production: 2–7 business days after proof approval
• Shipping: 1–2 business days in the GTA, 2–3 in Ontario and Quebec, 3–5 elsewhere in Canada
• Rush production: next business day (for $500+ orders)
• For Ontario's October 26 vote, approve your proof by Thursday, October 8
• Free pickup at 18 Raitherm Road, North York
• For unexpected election calls: rush production handles 7-day campaign window

Advocacy & Issue Button Use

Beyond political parties, buttons are core to Canadian advocacy:

• Labour unions — solidarity buttons, strike support, organizing campaigns
• Civil rights groups — Black Lives Matter, Indigenous rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy
• Environmental causes — climate strike rallies, pipeline opposition, parks protection
• Healthcare advocacy — pharmacare campaigns, dental care, universal childcare

See our Union Buttons page for labour-specific button orders.