Municipal Election 2026

MEET THE CANDIDATES

Click here to meet the 2026 Municipal Election Candidates

Election Day – Monday, October 26, 2026

The nomination period for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election has now closed and the official list of certified and acclaimed candidates is available below under the "Official List of Certified and Acclaimed Candidates" drop down menu.

On Monday, October 26, 2026, Wawa voters will elect:

One (1) Mayor
Four (4) Councillors

School Board Trustees – Acclaimed

The School Board Trustee positions representing Wawa have been elected by acclamation. As a result, voters will not be required to vote for School Board Trustee positions in the 2026 Municipal Election.

The acclaimed School Board Trustees are:

English Language Public: Susan JOHNSON
English Language Separate: Carol MACEACHERN
French Language Public: Leo RAYMOND
French Language Separate: Luc TESSIER

What is the Voting Period?

Voting Period: October 19–26, 2026
Election Day: Monday, October 26, 2026

Wawa voters can cast their ballot at any time during the voting period, beginning October 19, 2026, and continuing through Election Day on October 26, 2026. Voters do not need to wait until Election Day to vote. Additional information about how and where to vote, including Voter Station locations, dates and hours, will be provided below.

HOW TO VOTE

Voting in the 2026 Municipal Election will be conducted exclusively by telephone and internet voting. There will be no traditional paper ballots.

Eligible voters will receive a Voter Information Letter in the mail before voting begins. This letter will contain a unique voting code (PIN) along with step-by-step instructions explaining how to cast a ballot securely online or by telephone.

Voters can choose whichever voting method is most convenient and can vote from anywhere with access to a telephone, computer, tablet or smartphone.

For voters who require assistance or access to a telephone or internet-enabled device, Voter Assistance Stations will be available. Details regarding locations, dates and hours will be provided below.

ELECTION VOTER HELP DESKS

Location	Date	Time
Lobby - Iris Place/Food Bank 96 Broadway Avenue	Wednesday, October 21, 2026	2:00 p.m. - to 4:00 p.m.
Mountain View Apartments 35 Algoma Street	Thursday, October 22, 2026	10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wawa Seniors Centre 70 Mission Road	Thursday, October 22, 2026	1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Municipal Office - Front Desk 40 Broadway Avenue	Monday, October 16, 2026 to Friday, October 23, 2026	8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Municipal Office - Downstairs Council Chambers 40 Broadway Avenue	October 19, 2026 October 20, 2026	10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Community Centre - MMCC Banquet Room	Monday, October 26, 2026	10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

OFFICIAL LIST OF CERTIFIED AND ACCLAIMED CANDIDATES

NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the

MUNICIPALITY OF WAWA

During the period commencing on May 1, 2026, and completed on Nomination Day, August 21, 2026, the following persons filed all necessary papers, declarations and fees and as Clerk, I am satisfied that such persons are qualified and that their Nominations satisfy the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. I have, therefore, certified such candidates for the office, which follows their respective name:

NAME OF CANDIDATE	OFFICE
Melanie PILON	MAYOR
Ray VAILLANT	MAYOR
Cathy CANNON	COUNCILLOR
Mitch HATFIELD	COUNCILLOR
Colton LIDDLE	COUNCILLOR
Shah MOHAMED	COUNCILLOR
Jason NORTH	COUNCILLOR
Ron OUELLETTE	COUNCILLOR
Eric PAQUETTE	COUNCILLOR
Brandon SMIT	COUNCILLOR
James STEWART	COUNCILLOR
Susan JOHNSON	TRUSTEE ENGLISH PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD Algoma District School Board - North