Elections

2026 Municipal Election

The next Municipal and School Board Election will take place in October 2026. Eligible voters in Arran-Elderslie will cast their ballots using a secure internet and telephone voting system, with voting open October 19 to October 26, 2026.

Whether you're new to town or have lived here your whole life - it's important to check your voter information.

Visit RegisterToVoteON.ca today to confirm you are on the voter's list, update information, or add yourself to the list. Your voice is important, make sure you are on the list and register to vote!


 

Mayor

Name of Candidate Date Filed Contact Information
Steve Hammell May 21, 2026

Address: 335 Concession 2 Arran, Dobbinton, ON  N0H 1L0

Phone: 519-379-8063

Email: stevehammell@rocketmail.com

     

Deputy Mayor

Name of Candidate Date Filed Contact Information
Jennifer Shaw June 8, 2026

Address: 147 Mill Rd, Tara, ON N0H 2N0

Phone: 226-647-1442

Email: jennifer_christie@live.ca

     

Arran Ward Councillor

Name of Candidate Date Filed Contact Information
Ryan Nickason May 14, 2026

Address: 21 Thomas St, Allenford, ON  N0H 1A0

Phone: 519-270-3890

Email: nickason3206@gmail.com

     

Elderslie Ward Councillor

Name of Candidate Date Filed Contact Information
     
     

Chesley Ward Councillor

Name of Candidate Date Filed Contact Information
     
     

Paisley Ward Councillor

Name of Candidate Date Filed Contact Information
David Stone May 7, 2026

Address: 359 Balaklava Street, Paisley, ON  N0G 2N0

Phone: 519-761-0202

Email: davidxstone1@gmail.com

Heidi Maxwell May 25, 2026

Address: 2862 Bruce Road 3, Paisley, ON  N0G 2N0

Phone: 519-353-3194

Email: heidi.maxwell@bmts.com

Patricia Wright May 11, 2026

Address: 97 Albert Street, Paisley, ON N0G 2N0

Phone: 519-372-7949

Email: trisha@clearpointmediation.com

Tara Ward Councillor

Name of Candidate Date Filed Contact Information
     
     

School Board Trustee - Bluewater District School Board

Name of Candidate Date Filed Contact Information
Katie Lutz May 19, 2026

Address: Port Elgin

Email: katielutzfortrustee@gmail.com

     

School Board Trustee - Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board

Name of Candidate Date Filed Contact Information
Lucie Desbiens May 4, 2026

Address: 951 Wellington Street, Port Elgin, ON  N0H 2C3

Email: ldesbiens1956@gmail.com

     

School Board Trustee - Conseil Scolaire Viamonde

Name of Candidate Date Filed Contact Information
Eric Lapointe May 1, 2026

Phone: 705-241-8909

Email: ericlapointe@yahoo.com

     

As per sec. 88(9.1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the Clerk shall make the financial statements of the candidates who filed a nomination available to the public in electronic format. Please see the links below to view the individual financial statements of the candidates. Please note that the financial statements will be updated as they are filed.

 

Melissa Barrett 

Mark Davis 

John Alpaugh

Jennifer Christie 

Darryl Hampton

Moiken Penner 

Ryan Nickason

Steve Hammell

Peter Steinacker 

Brian Dudgeon

Ryan Greig