2026 Municipal and School Board Elections

View the Certified Candidates List (CL-16) and Declaration of Acclamations (CL-31)

CL-16 CL-31

Acclaimed Candidates

Pursuant to the Declaration of Acclamation released by the Clerk of Loyalist Township and the City of Kingston, the following candidates have been acclaimed to the aforementioned offices.

Name Date of Filing of Nomination Papers Email Phone number
Jamie (Jim) Hegadorn June 18, 2026 hegadornj@gmail.com  613-386-3345 

Name Date of Filing of Nomination Papers Email Phone number
Lorna Willis August 13, 2026 lornawillis4@gmail.com  613-389-1005

This position is to be elected by residents of Prince Edward County, Greater Napanee, Loyalist Township, Stone Mills and Addington Highlands. Nomination papers for this office are to be filed with Loyalist Township.

Name Date of Filing of Nomination Papers Email Phone number
Jacqueline Fernandes August 18, 2026 jnandes@icloud.com  416-689-2343

Nominations for this office are to be filed with the City of Kingston.

Name Date of Filing of Nomination Papers Email Phone number
Louise Dorsett July 20, 2026 n/a 613-544-9750

Contested Competitions

Please see below for a listed of certified candidates for each contested race in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections.

Name Date of Filing of Nomination Papers Email Phone number
Paul Proderick June 16, 2026 paulproderick@icloud.com  343-364-0613
Mike Budarick  August 13, 2026 mbudarick@yahoo.com  613-888-4309

Name Date of Filing of Nomination Papers Email Phone number
Larry Laird July 7, 2026 lnlaird1960@gmail.com 226-229-1339
Karla Thompson July 21, 2026 karla4bathcouncil@gmail.com -

Name Date of Filing of Nomination Papers Email Phone number
Jake Ennis August 19, 2026 jake.ennis@gmail.com  613-328-5340
Lisa Anne Chatten August 19, 2026 votechatten@gmail.com  613-661-3768
Ted McGrath August 20, 2026 Mcgrath.ted@yahoo.com  416-669-6546
Brittany Grunig August 20, 2026 bdgrunig@gmail.com  613-327-7691
Jennifer Shea August 20, 2026 Jshea4loyalistcouncil@gmail.com  613-391-2097
Carol Parks August 20, 2026 Carolparks0@gmail.com 613-561-7185
Will Hume August 20, 2026 williamhume@live.ca  343-422-5755
Mark Sansom August 21, 2026 4markotg@gmail.com  416-735-1014

This position is to be elected by residents of Loyalist Township and Stone Mills. Nomination papers for this office are to be filed with Loyalist Township.

Name Date of Filing of Nomination Papers Email Phone number
Robin Hutcheon August 20, 2026 trusteerbin@gmail.com  613-329-1540
Isabella Harpell August 21, 2026 Harpell29@hotmail.com 613-572-2800

Nominations for this office are to be filed with the City of Kingston.

Name Date of Filing of Nomination Papers Email Phone number
Pascal Dussault August 11, 2026 lacsapd@yahoo.com  613-929-9139
Rosine Umwali Twagirimana August 21, 2026 umwarot14@gmail.com  289-880-7638

Council Candidates

Trustee Candidates

Third Party Advertisers

Voter Information

Find My Ward (address or roll number)

Voting will be open at 10 a.m. on October 17, 2026 until 8 p.m. on October 26, 2026

On August 12, Council enacted a by-law to authorize the use of internet and telephone only. Electors will be able to cast their ballot online from anywhere, anytime using a computer, tablet or smartphone! This is a safe, secure, environmentally friendly and contactless method of alternative voting. Voter help centers will be available during the Voting Period. There are no paper ballots! 

Pursuant to s.12.1 of the Municipal Elections Act, the Clerk has established a plan to ensure that the 2026 Election is accessible to all voters and candidates. All information and forms available on the Township website can be made available in alternative formats upon request.

  • May 1, 2026: First day candidates can file nomination papers and first day third party advertisers can register.
  • August 21, 2026: Last day candidates can file nomination papers, by 2:00 p.m.
  • October 17, 2026: Advanced Voting Opens
  • October 23, 2026: Last day third party advertisers can register.
  • October 26, 2026: Voting Day
  • November 15, 2026: New term of Council commences

If you have questions or require more information, please contact:

Clerk's Division
(613) 386-7351 ext. 120 or 121.
Contact by email at elections@loyalist.ca 

Contact Us

Loyalist Township
Box 70, 263 Main Street
Odessa, Ontario K0H 2H0
Tel: 613-386-7351
info@loyalist.ca

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