2026 Election Results
The Results for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections are posted below.
For any questions regarding the 2026 Municipal Election, please contact the City Clerk's Office by email or by phone at 519-271-0250 extension 5237
Mayor - One (1) to be elected
| Candidates | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Robert RITZ | 4,246 | 31.1 |
| Jo-Dee BURBACH | 3,738 | 27.4 |
| Martin RITSMA | 2,899 | 21.3 |
| Mark HUNTER | 2,542 | 18.6 |
| Andrew REA | 206 | 1.5 |
Voter Summary
| Total | Abstain |
|---|---|
| 13,764 | 133 |
Councillor - Ten (10) to be elected
| Candidates | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Cody SEBBEN |
6,335 | 7.4 |
|
Lesley BIEHN |
5,880 | 6.9 |
| Sarah MERKEL | 5,631 | 6.6 |
| Harj NIJJAR | 5,186 | 6.0 |
| Brad BEATTY | 5,078 | 5.9 |
| Ian MORTON | 4,919 | 5.7 |
| Larry MCCABE | 4,825 | 5.6 |
| Geza WORDOFA | 4,764 | 5.6 |
| Bonnie HENDERSON | 4,629 | 5.4 |
| Christopher GIANNAKOPOULOS | 4,458 | 5.2 |
| Bill BOON | 4,435 | 5.2 |
|
Amy BRODHAGEN |
3,817 | 4.5 |
|
Taylor BRISCOE |
3,446 | 4.0 |
|
Elaine STRAWBRIDGE |
3,222 | 3.8 |
| Jason DAVIS | 3,098 | 3.6 |
| Adrienne JOHNSON | 2,572 | 3.0 |
| Ken WOOD | 2,413 | 2.8 |
| Andrew FRASER | 2,044 | 2.4 |
| Ryan DOYLE | 1,671 | 1.9 |
| Gary ROBINSON | 1,586 | 1.8 |
| Naireta CHATTERJEE | 1,578 | 1.8 |
| Anthony KANE | 1,098 | 1.3 |
| Jason FREY | 913 | 1.1 |
|
Amber-Leah Margaret TIMMONS |
793 | 0.9 |
| Matthew HARTNEY | 772 | 0.9 |
| Jefferson George WRIGHT | 585 | 0.7 |
Voter Summary
| Total | Abstain |
|---|---|
| 13,764 | 488 |
Avon Maitland District School Board Trustee - Two (2) to be elected
| Candidates | Votes | Percentage |
|
Michael BANNERMAN |
6,139 | 48.5 |
| Deepika MISHRA | 2,221 | 17.5 |
| Ed MONTGOMERY | 1,359 | 10.7 |
Voter Summary
| Total | Abstain |
|---|---|
| 12,173 | 4,063 |
Huron Perth Catholic District School Board Trustee - One (1) to be elected
| Candidates | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Heather MARCY | 761 | 63.6 |
| David CHARLESWORTH | 239 | 20 |
| Laurie THOMSON | 197 | 16.5 |
Voter Summary
| Total | Abstain |
|---|---|
| 1,535 | 338 |
Eligible Electors: 29,175
Voter Turnout: 13,844 (47.5)
Declined Ballots: 80
Dated: October 26, 2026
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