Notice of Election

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 40 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, that there will be a 2026 Municipal Election in the Municipality of Highlands East for the offices of:

List of Offices and Candidates

Mayor

One (1) to be elected:

  • Dave Burton
  • Cheryl Ellis
  • Steven Kauffeldt
  • Mike Killingsworth
  • Krystle Anne Pegg

Councillor, Ward 1 (Bicroft)

One (1) to be elected:

  • Bill Easton
  • Leigh Henderson
  • Andrew Martin
  • Don Meharrie

Councillor, Ward 2 (Cardiff)

One (1) to be elected:

  • Jo-Anne Gould-Green
  • Angela Lewis

Councillor, Ward 3 (Glamorgan)

One (1) to be elected:

  • Cecil Ryall
  • Arlene Quinn

Councillor, Ward 4 (Monmouth)

One (1) to be elected:

  • Ruth Strong
  • Amy Toye

School Board Trustee (English Public - TLDSB)

One (1) to be elected:

  • Kinga Baricz
  • Victoria-Hillier Hutchinson

School Board Trustee (English Separate - ALCDSB)

  • Peter Penlington – Acclaimed

School Board Trustee (French Public)

  • Lapointe, Erik – Acclaimed

School Board Trustee (French English)

  • Louise Dorsett – Acclaimed

Other Details

  • The 2026 Municipal and School Board Election will be conducted using Internet and Telephone Voting
  • Voting Day is Monday October 26, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Advance Voting Period begins on October 16, 2026 at 9:00 am through to October 26, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Voting proxies are not permitted.
  • Voter Information Letters will be mailed to eligible voters starting the week of September 28, 2026. If you do not receive a Voter Information Letter by October 16, 2026, please contact the Election/Voting Help Centre.
  • Additions and revisions to the Voters’ List can take place up to 8:00 p.m. on October 26, 2026.
  • The Election/Voting Help Centre will be located at the Municipal Office from September 1 to September 30, 2026 during regular office hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. From October 1 to October 23 during regular office hours, you may attend the Lloyd Watson Centre, and on October 26, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. please attend the Lloyd Watson Centre for assistance.

Please contact HEelection2026@highlandseast.ca or call 705-448-2981 or visit our 2026 Election Hub for more information.