Election News

The Township of North Kawartha has published the official results of the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.

Congratulations to the successful candidates:

• Mayor: Carolyn Amyotte, Acclaimed
• Deputy Mayor: Ruth Anne McIlmoyl
• Councillor at Large: Guy Sprung
• Councillor Ward 1 (Chandos): Bruce Paterson
• Councillor Ward 2 (Anstruther Burleigh): Jim Whelan, Acclaimed
• English Public School Board Trustee: Mary Lou Wright
• English Separate School Board Trustee: Jennifer Leahy
• French Public School Board Trustee: Erik Lapoint, Acclaimed
• French Separate School Board Trustee: Marcellin Kwilu Mondo, Acclaimed 

Thank you to all candidates who put their names forward, and to the residents of North Kawartha who participated in the 2026 Municipal and School Election by casting their ballot.

View the complete official results, including vote totals, percentages, and certified election documents: https://www.northkawartha.ca/your-local-government/election-2026/official-results/ 

Monday, October 26, 2026

The Township of North Kawartha is pleased to advise that the unofficial results for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election are now available.

Electors may view the unofficial election results on the Township website at www.northkawartha.ca/election 

The unofficial results are provided for information purposes only and remain subject to final verification and certification.

Official election results will be announced and posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

The Township would like to thank all eligible electors who participated in the election.

Today, Monday, October 26, 2026, is Election Day in North Kawartha and your final opportunity to cast your ballot in the 2026 Municipal Election.

Voting is available until 8:00 p.m. and electors may cast their ballot using any of the following methods:

• Online
• By Telephone
• In Person using Internet or Telephone Voting Kiosks at the Municipal Office

Voter Help Centre

 The Voter Help Centre at the North Kawartha Municipal Office is open today from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to assist electors with voting-related questions, voter information updates, replacement Voter Information Letters, and access to voting kiosks.

• North Kawartha Municipal Office,  280 Burleigh Street, Apsley, K0L 1A0

Voting in the Township of North Kawartha is now open as of 10:00 a.m. today, October 13, 2026, and will remain open until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, Monday, October 26, 2026.

The Township of North Kawartha has mailed Voter Information Letters to all registered voters for the 2026 Municipal Election.

Most voters can expect to receive their letter during the week of October 5, 2026. If you have not received your Voter Information Letter by October 9, 2026, please contact the Township at 705-656-5189 or voterhelp@northkawartha.ca.

Voting Period

Voting opens at 10:00 a.m. on October 13, 2026, and remains open until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, October 26, 2026.

Internet and telephone voting are available throughout the voting period, allowing voters to cast their ballot at a time that is convenient for them.

How to Vote

The Township of North Kawartha offers two methods of voting:

• Internet Voting
• Telephone Voting

Voting Kiosks Available

Residents who require access to a computer, internet connection, or telephone for voting may visit the Municipal Office located at:

Township of North Kawartha Municipal Office
 280 Burleigh Street
 Apsley, ON

Voting kiosks will be available during regular business hours throughout the voting period. On Election Day, October 26, 2026, voting kiosks will be available until 8:00 p.m.

Accessibility Support

Municipal staff are available to provide accessibility assistance to voters. If you require accessibility support, please identify your needs to staff upon arrival.

Keep Your Voter Information Letter

Voters are encouraged to keep their Voter Information Letter in a safe place. The letter contains the information required to access the Internet and Telephone Voting system.

Not Sure if You're on the Voters' List?

It's not too late to verify your information.

Contact the Township at 705-656-5189 to confirm whether you are on the Voters' List and ensure your voting information is up to date.

For election information, voter resources, and candidate information, please visit www.northkawartha.ca/election

The Township of North Kawartha is pleased to announce the official certified candidates for the 2026 Municipal Election.

The following certified candidates have met the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act and have been certified by the Clerk.

Certified Candidates

Mayor (Acclaimed)

• • • Carolyn Amyotte

Deputy Mayor

• • • Ruth Anne McIlmoyl
    • Colin McLellan

Councillor at Large

• • • Joe McCauley
    • Guy Sprung

Councillor Ward 1

• • • John Lovatsis
    • Bruce Paterson

Councillor Ward 2 (Acclaimed)

• • • Jim Whelan

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