2026 Unofficial Election Results
The Unofficial Results for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections will be posted here as soon as possible following the close of voting.
While voting ends at 8 p.m., electors still in the voting system will be given an opportunity to finish casting their ballots, and then a number of steps must be completed by election officials before the unofficial results can be released. Once all steps have been completed, the unofficial election results will be posted here.
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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