Carolyn Amyotte - Acclaimed
Phone: 705-931-1496
Email: carolyn@eelslake.com
Election 2026
2026 Municipal and School Board Election Candidates
Electors are encouraged to review candidate information, attend local events or debates where available, and reach out directly to candidates to learn more about their priorities an positions ahead of Election Day.
The Official List of Certified Candidates and Acclaimed Candidates for the October 26, 2026 Municipal and School Board Election is provided below:
North Kawartha Township Candidates for Council
Ruth Anne McIlmoyl
Phone: 905-995-6153
Email: rmcilmoyl@yahoo.ca
Colin McLellan
Phone: 647-876-5430
Email: cm4dm@yahoo.com
Joe McCauley
Phone: 705-933-6369
Email: joem.election@gmail.com
Guy Sprung
Phone: 705-656-3868
Email: guy4catl@gmail.com
Councillor Ward 1 (previously Chandos)
John Lovatsis
Phone: 416-570-0767
Email: johnlovatsis@gmail.com
Bruce Paterson
Phone: 705-875-7795
Email: brucepaterson4@gmail.com
Councillor Ward 2 (previously Burleigh Anstruther)
Jim Whelan - Acclaimed
Home Phone: 705-656-1339
Cell Phone: 705-927-0808
Email: mjdmw2@gmail.com
Guy Sprung - Withdrawn (July 22, 2026)
School Board Trustee Candidates
Public School Trustee - Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
Mary Lou Wright
Phone: 705-875-2588
Email: wrightml23@yahoo.com
Owen Post
Email: fuzzy.cushion323@mailer.me
Separate School Trustee - Peterborough, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board
Jennifer Leahy
Email: jleahy1963@gmail.com
Tel: 705-761-1806
Aaron Dorris
Tel: 705-772-4085
Edward Leerdam
Email: fishineddie@gmail.com
Tel: 416-453-4472
Conseiller(ère), Conseil scolaire Viamonde
Erik Lapointe - Acclaimed
Email: ErikJLapointe@gmail.com
Kristine Dandavino - withdrawn August 17, 2026
Conseiller(ère), Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
Marcellin Kwilu Mondo - Acclaimed
conseillermarcellin@gmail.com
Candidate Contact Information
Important Notices
Information for Candidates
Information for Voters
Third Party Advertising Information
Financial Statements (Form 4)
Election Accessibility
Key Dates in the 2026 Municipal Election Campaign
| Date | Event |
| April 8, 2026 | Candidate Information Session - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Presents: Candidate and Third Party Advertiser Training 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Cavan Monaghan Community Centre, 986 County Road 10, Millbrook |
| May 1, 2026 | Candidate nomination period and third party advertiser registration period opens |
| August 21, 2026 | Nomination Day - Candidate nomination period closes at 2:00 pm |
| August 24, 2026 | All nominations are certified. Candidates elected by acclamation (if any) are declared. |
| October 13, 2026 | Advance voting period begins |
| October 23, 2026 | Last day for third party advertisers to file their notice of registration |
| October 26, 2026 | Voting Day - telephone and internet polls close at 8:00 pm |
| October 27, 2026 | Official election results declared |
| November 17, 2026 | Inaugural meeting of the 2026-2030 Term of Council |
Municipal and School Board Elections in Ontario are held every four (4) years on the fourth Monday of October.
In the 2026 municipal and school board elections for the Township of North Kawartha eligible electors will vote electronically using the internet or telephone.
The last Municipal and School Board Election was held on October 26, 2022 to elect the Mayor, Council Members and School Board Trustees. Under the Municipal Elections Act, the four-year term of office for the current Council and School Board Trustees is 2022 – 2026.
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