Meet the Candidates

Certified List of Candidates

The following is an Official list of candidates for the 2026 Municipal Election.

The personal information given herein has been released with the consent of the person to which it applies. If any information is missing, the candidate has either not provided that information or has not consented to its release.

Mayor

One (1) to be elected.

Ward 1 Councillors

Bastard & South Burgess
Two (2) to be elected.

Ward 2 Councillors

South Elmsley
Two (2) to be elected.

Ward 3 Councillors

South Crosby
Two (2) to be elected.

Ward 4 Councillors

North Crosby-Newboro
Two (2) to be elected.

English Language Public School Board Trustee

Upper Canada District School Board - Ward 3
Township of Rideau Lakes (Lead Municipality)
Town of Smiths Falls
Village of Merrickville-Wolford
Village of Westport
One (1) to be elected

English Language Catholic School Board Trustee

Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
One (1) to be elected.

French Language Public School Board Trustee

Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario
One (1) to be elected.

French Language Catholic School Board Trustee

Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est
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