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Who's Running in the 2026 Kawartha Lakes Municipal Election
Follow the official candidate list, ward races, mayoral race, school board trustees, withdrawals, and election updates.
Unofficial List of Candidates for the 2026 Municipal Election
Candidate information is based on the official City of Kawartha Lakes candidates list and may change. Candidates are unofficial until certified by the City Clerk after nominations close. Residents should verify official election information directly through the City of Kawartha Lakes election website.
Links to candidate websites or social media are provided for public information only and do not represent an endorsement.
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List
This page is updated from the City's official candidates list. Candidate information can change; residents should confirm details directly with the City of Kawartha Lakes.
WARD BOUNDARIES
Find Your Ward
Not sure what ward you are in? Use the map below to understand the ward boundaries and see who is running in your area.
Many residents do not know which ward they live in. This map helps you see the 8 wards of the City of Kawartha Lakes, understand the ward boundaries, and quickly find the candidates running in your area.
Type your address and select a result to see which ward you are in. For official confirmation, always verify with the City of Kawartha Lakes ward boundary resources.
Your address is only used to find your ward on this page. It is not shown publicly.
Ward boundaries. Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Ward Boundaries
Tap a ward to see who is running there. Ward 8 is highlighted as Steve's campaign ward.
8 wards
The City of Kawartha Lakes has 8 wards.
8 Councillors + Mayor
There are 8 Councillors plus the Mayor. The Mayor is elected City-wide.
1 Councillor per ward
One Councillor is elected per ward.
Ward boundaries and candidate information should always be verified through official City of Kawartha Lakes election resources.
This tool is provided to help residents understand ward boundaries. Ward results should be verified with the official City of Kawartha Lakes ward boundary resources. Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Ward Boundaries
WARD 8 SPOTLIGHT
Ward 8 Councillor Race
Ward 8 residents will elect one Councillor to represent them at City Council. This section tracks the official candidate list and updates as the election moves forward.
Steve Lesperance
Ward 8 Councillor Candidate
Lesperance is the French word for Hope
Official Ward 8 candidates (CKL list)
Wyatt Colazzi
Councillor - Ward 8
Tom Hickey
Councillor - Ward 8
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
WARD DIRECTORY
Browse by Ward
Pick your ward to see its boundary summary and the candidates running there.
Ward 1
North: Municipal Boundary. East: south from the Municipal Boundary at Lot 17, Concessions 13 and 14 of Somerville; all lands lying west of Lot 16, Concessions 13 and 14, and Lots 37 to 72 Concession fronting on the River (Gull River and Silver and Shadow Lakes) east to Balsam Lake, including all islands; south to the intersection of Rosedale River and Balsam Lake. South: north half of Lot 26, Concessions 1 and 2 Fenelon and north of Lot 16, Concessions 1 to 11 Eldon. West: Municipal Boundary.
5 candidates listed
Ward 2
North: Municipal Boundary. East: Municipal Boundary. South: east in Sturgeon Lake to a point north of Lot 12, Concession 8 Verulam to the north corner of Lot 11, Concession 8; east on Concession 10 between Concessions 11 and 12 to the Boundary. West: boundary with Wards 1 and 3, and south from the Somerville Boundary.
3 candidates listed
Ward 3
North: north of the Rosedale River to and including islands to the intersection of the southern boundary of the Fenelon/Somerville Boundary — east along the fourth boundary of Somerville. East: boundary with Ward 2 to Sturgeon Lake; west to Island Canal to Lot 27, Concession 5 Ops. South: Sturgeon Lake west along Lot 27, Concessions 1-5 Ops and Lot 23, Concession 11 Mariposa. West: boundary with Ward 4.
2 candidates listed
Ward 4
North: all lands lying south of Lot 17, Concessions 1-10 Eldon. East: all lands lying west of Concession 11 Eldon; west half of Lot 22, Concessions 1 to 15 and Lot 23, Concessions A and B Mariposa to Lake Scugog. South: Municipal Boundary from the west limit to Lot 23, Concession B Mariposa. West: Municipal Boundary.
4 candidates listed
Ward 5
North: west half of Lot 28, Concession 8 Ops; lands lying south of Lot 29 west half, Concessions 6, 7 and 8 to Sturgeon Lake; follow the lake to the south boundary of Ward 3. East: west half of Lots 21 to 28, Concession 8 Ops. South: Dew Drop Inn Road to Hwy 7B/35 to Kent Street West, jog Lindsay Street North to Kent Street East. West: east half Lot 22, Concession 10 — intersection adjacent to Dew Drop Inn Road.
5 candidates listed
Ward 6
North: south boundary of Wards 2 and 3. East: Municipal Boundary from the south boundary of Ward 2 to Lot 23, Concession 12 Emily. South: along Pigeon Lake to all lands lying west of Lot 10, Concessions 3, 4 and 5 and north of Lots 1 to 9, Concession 2 Emily to the Pigeon River to Hogsback Road, south to Lot 25, Concession 14 Manvers and all lands north of Concession 13 Manvers. West: east boundary of Wards 5 and 7.
3 candidates listed
Ward 7
All lands west of the boundary of Ward 6; south of the boundary of Ward 5; east of the boundary of Ward 4 and north of Lots 1 to 18, Concession 12 Manvers.
6 candidates listed
Ward 8
Ward 8 is the race Steve Lesperance is running in.
2 candidates listed
All offices · 49 listings
Councillor - Ward 1
(5)Brian Bartley
Councillor - Ward 1
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Don Logan
Councillor - Ward 1
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Jennifer Sherry
Councillor - Ward 1
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Jennifer Silverthorne-Litton
Councillor - Ward 1
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Vicki Taylor
Councillor - Ward 1
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Councillor - Ward 2
(3)Terry Blackmore
Councillor - Ward 2
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Karina Gaudier
Councillor - Ward 2
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Pat Warren
Councillor - Ward 2
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Councillor - Ward 3
(2)Jim Greensides
Councillor - Ward 3
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Mike Perry
Councillor - Ward 3
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Councillor - Ward 4
(4)Guru Bhat
Councillor - Ward 4
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Dan Joyce
Councillor - Ward 4
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Shannon Reddom
Councillor - Ward 4
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Ron Ross
Councillor - Ward 4
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Councillor - Ward 5
(5)Joey Abbott
Councillor - Ward 5
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Julie Coombs
Councillor - Ward 5
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Mark Doble
Councillor - Ward 5
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Christopher Rinella
Councillor - Ward 5
Filed May 4, 2026 · Withdrawn June 18, 2026
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Willy Thornbury
Councillor - Ward 5
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Councillor - Ward 6
(3)Janet Eleanore Barnard
Councillor - Ward 6
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Jasmine Marshall
Councillor - Ward 6
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Mary Ann Martin
Councillor - Ward 6
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Councillor - Ward 7
(6)Liam Bruyn
Councillor - Ward 7
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Shahla Ghiasi Tarzi
Councillor - Ward 7
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Charles McDonald
Councillor - Ward 7
Filed May 1, 2026 · Withdrawn June 1, 2026
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Shelagh McFarlane
Councillor - Ward 7
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Brooke Rouse
Councillor - Ward 7
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Eric Smeaton
Councillor - Ward 7
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Councillor - Ward 8
(2)Wyatt Colazzi
Councillor - Ward 8
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Tom Hickey
Councillor - Ward 8
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
English-Catholic School Board Trustee (PVNC)
(1)Mary Winn
English-Catholic School Board Trustee (PVNC)
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
English-Public School Board Trustee (TLDSB) - Ward 5
(2)Raj Ghuman
English-Public School Board Trustee (TLDSB) - Ward 5
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Alex Steven
English-Public School Board Trustee (TLDSB) - Ward 5
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
English-Public School Board Trustee (TLDSB) - Ward 7
(1)Colleen Wilcox
English-Public School Board Trustee (TLDSB) - Ward 7
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
English-Public School Board Trustee (TLDSB) - Wards 1 & 4
(3)Don Alton
English-Public School Board Trustee (TLDSB) - Wards 1 & 4
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Deb McInerney
English-Public School Board Trustee (TLDSB) - Wards 1 & 4
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Anna Oliveira
English-Public School Board Trustee (TLDSB) - Wards 1 & 4
Filed August 20, 2026 · Withdrawn August 21, 2026
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
English-Public School Board Trustee (TLDSB) - Wards 2 & 3
(1)Tim McAlpine
English-Public School Board Trustee (TLDSB) - Wards 2 & 3
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
English-Public School Board Trustee (TLDSB) - Wards 6 & 8
(2)Ashley Ferreira
English-Public School Board Trustee (TLDSB) - Wards 6 & 8
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Anna Oliveira
English-Public School Board Trustee (TLDSB) - Wards 6 & 8
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
French-Catholic School Board Trustee (MonAvenir)
(1)Marcellin Kwilu Mondo
French-Catholic School Board Trustee (MonAvenir)
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
French-Public School Board Trustee (Viamonde)
(2)Kristine Dandavino
French-Public School Board Trustee (Viamonde)
Filed May 19, 2026 · Withdrawn August 17, 2026
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Erik Lapointe
French-Public School Board Trustee (Viamonde)
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Mayor
(5)Ron Ashmore
Mayor
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Mathew Flynn
Mayor
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Doug Ford
Mayor
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
David Korn
Mayor
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Charles McDonald
Mayor
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
Third Party Advertiser
(1)Cameron Clark
Third Party Advertiser
Source: City of Kawartha Lakes Candidates List · Last checked August 27, 2026
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How Do I Know What Ward I Am In?
Ward boundaries decide which Councillor race you vote in. If you are unsure what ward you live in, use the ward map above and compare it with the official City of Kawartha Lakes Ward Boundaries page.
For official confirmation, residents should verify their ward using the City of Kawartha Lakes ward boundary resources and election information. This site cannot determine your ward from an address. Please verify your ward using the official City of Kawartha Lakes ward boundary map.
CANDIDATE UPDATES
Election updates
New filings, withdrawals, certifications, debates and official election notices, source-based, with official information kept separate from Steve's commentary.
No published candidate updates yet
Verified updates appear here as the campaign team reviews and publishes them.
Candidate information is based on the official City of Kawartha Lakes candidates list and may change. Candidates are unofficial until certified by the City Clerk after nominations close. Residents should verify official election information directly through the City of Kawartha Lakes election website. Links to candidate websites or social media are provided for public information only and do not represent an endorsement. This page is a resource provided by the Steve Lesperance campaign. It is not an official City of Kawartha Lakes website.