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Election Day · Monday, October 26, 2026

Chatham-Kent 2026 Candidate Tracker

Every certified candidate for Mayor and Council across Chatham-Kent's eight new wards. No rankings, no endorsements, no commentary — just the public record.

Wards
8
Seats
15
Candidates
86

Key dates

  1. Vote online

    Opens Thursday, October 8 at 10:00 am

    Closes Friday, October 16 at 4:00 pm

  2. Advance voting

    October 15–17

    6 locations across Chatham-Kent

  3. Election Day

    Monday, October 26

    10:00 am – 8:00 pm

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2026 ward map
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Boundaries from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

86 candidates

Mayor

Electing 1 · 7 candidates

Ward 1 – South West Kent

Electing 2 · 6 candidates

Ward 2 – South East Kent

Electing 2 · 10 candidates

Ward 3 – North East Kent

Electing 1 · 7 candidates

Ward 4 – North West Kent

Electing 1 · 3 candidates

Ward 5 – Wallaceburg & Area

Electing 2 · 14 candidates

Ward 6 – North West Chatham

Electing 2 · 9 candidates

Ward 7 – North East Chatham

Electing 2 · 17 candidates

Ward 8 – South Chatham

Electing 2 · 13 candidates

Election FAQ

Voting in Chatham-Kent: quick answers

When is the 2026 Chatham-Kent municipal election?

Election Day is Monday, October 26, 2026. Voting places are open 10:00 am – 8:00 pm.

When and where is advance voting in Chatham-Kent?

Advance voting runs Thursday, October 15 (12:00 pm – 7:00 pm), Friday, October 16 (10:00 am – 4:00 pm) and Saturday, October 17 (10:00 am – 4:00 pm) at six locations: Blenheim St. Mary's Hall in Blenheim, Chatham-Kent John D. Bradley Centre in Chatham, Ken Houston Memorial Arena in Dresden, Ridgetown Youth Centre in Ridgetown, Tilbury District Memorial Arena in Tilbury and Wallaceburg First Baptist Church in Wallaceburg.

Can I vote online in the Chatham-Kent election?

Yes. Internet voting opens Thursday, October 8 at 10:00 am and closes Friday, October 16 at 4:00 pm.

How many wards and councillors does Chatham-Kent have in 2026?

Chatham-Kent has 8 wards electing 14 councillors, plus a mayor elected municipality-wide, for 15 seats in total. The wards are Ward 1 – South West Kent (2 councillors), Ward 2 – South East Kent (2 councillors), Ward 3 – North East Kent (1 councillor), Ward 4 – North West Kent (1 councillor), Ward 5 – Wallaceburg & Area (2 councillors), Ward 6 – North West Chatham (2 councillors), Ward 7 – North East Chatham (2 councillors) and Ward 8 – South Chatham (2 councillors).

Who is running for mayor of Chatham-Kent in 2026?

7 candidates are certified for mayor: Lauren Anderson, Michael Bondy, Nelson Burm, Darrin Canniff, April Colby, Ryan Gow and Randy Hope. Darrin Canniff is the incumbent.

How do I find my ward and polling place in Chatham-Kent?

Enter your street address in the lookup on this page to see your ward, your assigned Election Day voting place, and the nearest advance voting locations. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent's Where Do I Vote map shows the same information.

What ID do I need to vote in Chatham-Kent?

Bring identification showing your name and your address. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent lists every accepted document on its Voter Information page.

Details from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Always confirm with the Municipality before you vote.

Facts verified directly from municipal filings and official campaign sites. Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name, exactly as certified by the Chatham-Kent Municipal Clerk. Spot an error? Email contact@cknow.ca.

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