Official Results Certified for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election

By City of Owen Sound - Oct 27, 2026

General City News

The City of Owen Sound is pleased to announce that the City Clerk has certified the official results of the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election and declared the following candidates elected for the 2026-2030 term:

Mayor Elect: Richard Thomas

Councillors Elect: Melanie Middlebro', Meghan Robertson, David Adams, Brian O'Leary, Suneet Kukreja, Brock Hamley, Joe Carder.

Bluewater District School Board Trustee- English Public: Sarah Milne

Additionally, the candidates for the following offices were elected by acclamation:

Deputy Mayor: Scott Greig

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board Trustee- English Separate: Suriya Thomas

Conseil scolaire catholique Providence Trustee- French Separate: Michael Salvatore

Certified results, including vote totals, can be viewed on our website at OwenSoundVotes.ca.

The City thanks election officials, staff, candidates, school board trustee candidates, and community partners who supported the successful administration of the election.

Statistical Information

In the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, 7,276 residents cast ballots, which is 1,046 more voters than in the 2022 election.

The voter turnout was 39% of eligible electors, which equals the voter turnout from 2022. In 2026, the number of eligible voters rose to 18,691, or 2,731 more than in the 2022 election.

There were 6,747 (93%) of voters that utilized the internet voting method and 529 voters (7%) that utilized the telephone. Of those voters, 1,011 cast their ballot either at an Election Centre or a long-term care facility.

There were 80 voters that declined their ballot and are included in voter turnout numbers above.

Voters cast their ballots across the world, including 39 votes cast outside of Canada.

Voters’ List

After November 25, 2026, individuals wishing to update their voter information for future elections should contact Elections Ontario at info@registertovoteon.ca or by phone at 1-866-242-3025.

Election Staff Reports

Under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, a report will be presented in January 2026 on election accessibility, which will include a general overview of the election. Midway through the Council term, Council will receive a report on the voting method for the 2030 election.

For further questions or more information, please reach out to Communications by phone at 519-376-4440 ext. 1207 or by email at communications@owensound.ca.

Quick Facts

The official results of the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election have been certified by the City Clerk. Official election results are available at OwenSoundVotes.ca
Voting was conducted using the internet and telephone voting methods.
Election Centres were provided throughout the voting period to assist voters with registration, voting assistance, accessibility supports, and voter information updates.
7,276 electors, or 39% of eligible electors, cast their ballot.
Of the eligible electors who cast their ballots, 6,747 utilized the internet (93%), and 529 utilized the telephone (7%).
Election staff hosted an Election Information Session, inviting community organizations from across the City to attend and learn about the election and how they can support the people they serve to successfully participate in the election.

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