Filed Candidate Nominations
The following list of individuals have filed nomination papers with the County Clerk for the upcoming Municipal Election.
Nomination packages will continue to be accepted until August 21, 2026, at 2:00 pm. The clerk will review and certify these nominations by 4:00 p.m. on August 24, 2026, and will post them publicly thereafter.
If you wish to contact one of these candidates, you can visit the Candidate Contact Information on our Voters Resources page.
Mayor
| Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|
| Noel Haydt | May 8, 2026 |
| Doug Brunton | May 15, 2026 |
| Ken Hewitt | May 15, 2026 |
| Rhyus Reeves | May 20, 2026 |
Ward 1 Councillor
| Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|
| Greg D'Hulster | May 5, 2026 |
Ward 2 Councillor
| Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|
| Linda Vandendriessche | May 6, 2026 |
Ward 3 Councillor
| Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|
| Chris Gill | May 1, 2026 |
| Hetty Verlinden | May 8, 2026 |
Ward 4 Councillor
| Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|
| Chris Van Paassen | May 1, 2026 |
Ward 5 Councillor
| Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|
| Quentin Dixon | May 8, 2026 |
Ward 6 Councillor
| Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|
Ward 7 Councillor
| Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|
| Warren Cummings | May 19, 2026 |
Grand Erie District School Board Trustee
Wards 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6
| Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|
| Eva Dixon | May 15, 2026 |
Grand Erie District School Board Trustee
Wards 3 and 7
| Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|
Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Catholic District
School Board Trustee
| Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|
| Carol Luciani | May 20, 2026 |
Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
School Board Trustee
| Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|
Conseil scolaire Viamonde
School Board Trustees
| Candidate | Date Filed |
|---|---|
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