2026 Municipal Election
Kawartha Lakes 2026 Election Centre
Find key election information, voting dates, ward details, candidate information, and official City of Kawartha Lakes election resources in one place.
Information can change. Always confirm final election details through the official City of Kawartha Lakes election pages.
ABOUT THE 2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
The City of Kawartha Lakes Office of the City Clerk administers municipal elections for Mayor, Council, and School Board Trustees. The next Municipal Election is scheduled for October 26, 2026.
CANDIDATES
Who's Running in the 2026 Kawartha Lakes Municipal Election
A source-based directory built from the official CKL candidates list: Mayor, all 8 ward Councillor races, school board trustees, and withdrawals.
UNOFFICIAL LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR THE 2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Candidates are unofficial until certified by the City Clerk after nominations close. Every listing shows its official source and last-checked date.
FEATURED
Find Your Ward
See the ward boundary map and quickly find who is running in your area.
View Ward MapVOTER RESOURCES
Resources for voters
Official City of Kawartha Lakes links. Always confirm details at the source.
Register to Vote
Official CKL Source
Am I on the Voters' List?
Official CKL Source
Who's Running for Office in My Ward?
Official CKL Source
Statement of Eligibility
Official CKL Source
Information for Voters
Official CKL Source
Frequently Asked Questions for Voters
Official CKL Source
Electronic Voting
Official CKL Source
Key Dates
Official CKL Source
Ward Boundaries
Official CKL Source
CANDIDATE RESOURCES
Resources for candidates
Unofficial Candidates List for 2026 Municipal Election
Official CKL Source — list is unofficial until certified
Information for Candidates
Official CKL Source
Candidate rules and procedures
Official CKL Source
Candidate financial reporting
Official CKL Source
Legislation and third-party advertising
Official CKL Source
SCHOOL BOARD
School Board Trustee information
WARD BOUNDARIES
Find your ward
The City of Kawartha Lakes has 8 wards represented by 8 Councillors plus the Mayor. One Councillor is elected per ward.
Ward 8: All lands Lots 1 to 25, Concessions 1 to 13 Manvers and all lands south of the boundary with Ward 6 to Municipal Boundary.
Election process information should be verified with official City of Kawartha Lakes election sources. Candidate, debate, and news items are source-based and may be updated as new information becomes available. This Election Centre is a resource provided by the Steve Lesperance campaign. It is not an official City of Kawartha Lakes website. Confirm details with the official City of Kawartha Lakes elections page.