| Friday, May 1, 2026 |
First Day to File a Nomination
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| Friday, August 21, 2026 |
Nomination Day Deadline To:
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| Monday, August 24, 2026 | Deadline to certify nominations |
| Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | Deadline for additional nominations, if applicable |
| Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Deadline to certify additional nominations, if applicable |
| Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Voters' List available |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | Final spending and contribution limits provided to candidates |
| Friday, October 16, 2026 | Voting period begins |
| Monday, October 26, 2026 | Election Day - Voting ends at 8:00PM EST |
| Monday, November 16, 2026 | Inaugural Meeting - new term of office begins |
| Thursday, December 31, 2026 |
End of campaign period for candidates and third party advertisers. Last day to file Notice of Extension, to continue campaigning to erase a deficit. |
| Friday, March 30, 2027 at 2:00PM |
Deadline for candidates and third party advertisers to file their initial financial statement |
| Friday, June 30, 2027 |
End of extended campaign period |
| Friday September 24, 2027 at 2:00PM |
Deadline for candidates and third party advertisers to file a supplementary financial statement (applies only to those who extended their campaign period) |
Candidate Information
Nominations for the 2026 Municipal Election closed on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Official List of Certified Candidates
Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors that during the period commencing May 1, 2026, and completed on Nomination Day on August 21, 2026, the following persons filed all necessary papers, declarations and fees. As Clerk, I am satisfied that such person(s) are qualified and that their Nominations satisfy the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended. I have, therefore, certified such candidates for the office which follows their respective name.
| Name of Candidate | Office |
| Brian Milne | Mayor |
| Jason Rice | Mayor |
| Barbara Dobreen | Deputy Mayor - Acclaimed |
| Joan John | Councillor |
| Martin Shipston | Councillor |
| Michael Sherson | Councillor |
| Jim Ferguson | Councillor |
| Kristy Taylor | Councillor |
| David Kopp | Councillor |
| Samantha Erin Parent | Councillor |
Dated this 24th day of August, 2026.
Lindsey Green
Clerk/Returning Officer
Official List of Certified Candidates - School Board Trustees
English Separate - Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board .
English Public - Bluewater District School Board
Candidate Contact Information
Contact information for certified candidates in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections is available below.
| Name | Date Filed | Phone Number | Email Address |
| Council | |||
| Candidates for Mayor | |||
| Brian Milne | May 1, 2026 | 519-323-7410 | brianmilne7410@gmail.com |
| Jason Rice | August 21, 2026 | 519-379-2200 | jasonricefarms@gmail.com |
| Candidates for Deputy Mayor | |||
| Barbara Dobreen | May 1, 2026 | 519-373-1599 | barbara.dobreen@gmail.com |
| Candidates for Councillor | |||
| Joan John | May 1, 2026 | 519-717-2104 | joanjaj@hotmail.com |
| Martin Shipston | July 14, 2026 | 519-375-2511 | shipstonmartin@gmail.com |
| Michael Sherson | July 17, 2026 | 226-974-5351 | msherson1@outlook.com |
| Jim Ferguson | July 21, 2026 | 519-374-5433 | jnferguson@hotmail.ca |
| Kristy Taylor | July 29, 2026 | 416-219-5447 | taylorkristy26@gmail.com |
| David Kopp | August 13, 2026 | 519-321-9536 | dtkopp1@gmail.com |
| Samantha Erin Parent | August 18, 2026 | 705-790-5100 | samantha.parent87@gmail.com |
| School Board | |||
| Candidates for English Public Trustee - Bluewater District School Board | |||
| Wayne Peeters | May 4, 2026 | 519-939-0220 | kwpeetersfamily@gmail.com |
| Candidates for French Public Trustee - Conseil Scolaire Viamonde | |||
| Eric Lapointe | May 1, 2026 | 705-241-8909 | ericrlapointe@yahoo.com |
| Rachael Golem | August 7, 2026 | 647-884-3044 | allo@rachaelgolem.ca |
| Candidates for English Separate Trustee - Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board | |||
| Francis-Joseph Hughes Gross | May 1, 2026 | 519-364-2072 | fjhgross@wightman.ca |
| Jessica Marin | August 6, 2026 | 519-389-7185 | jessica.m.marin@gmail.com |
| Candidates for French Separate Trustee - Conseil Scolaire Catholic Providence | |||
| Michael Salvatore | August 21, 2026 | N/A | N/A |
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