Municipal election · October 26, 2026
Peterborough Votes.
Who's running in your ward, when to vote, and where to go. 7 mayoral candidates, 28 ward candidates, and 8 school board trustee candidates across 5 wards.
Key dates
Online voting opens
Monday, October 5
10:00 am
Vote from any device at peterboroughvotes.ca — use the credentials on your voter notification card.
Advance in-person voting
Wednesday, October 14
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd
Open to all wards.
Accessible voting kiosk
October 19 – 23
9:00 am – 4:00 pm daily
City Hall, 500 George St N
Open to all wards.
Election Day
Monday, October 26
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Ward-specific locations (see below)
Show your voter card for free Peterborough Transit to and from your polling station.
Online voting closes
Monday, October 26
8:00 pm
How to vote
- Who can vote
- Canadian citizens, 18+, residing in or owning/renting property in Peterborough
- Students
- Trent and Fleming students living in Peterborough can vote here and in their home municipality
- Check registration
- peterboroughvotes.ca — Online Voter Services open since September 1
- ID at the polls
- Photo ID not required — two pieces showing your name and Peterborough address
Free transit on Election Day. Show your voter notification card for a free round-trip on any Peterborough Transit route to and from your polling station.
Candidates
Peterborough elects a mayor (city-wide), two councillors per ward, and school board trustees. Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name.
Not sure which ward you're in?
Find your neighbourhood below, or check your voter notification card.
Otonabee Ward
Lansdowne West, Morrow Park, Kawartha Heights South, Canadian Canoe Museum area
Monaghan Ward
Fleming Sutherland, Westdale, Sherbrooke corridor, Brealey Dr area
Town Ward
Downtown, The Avenues, Jackson Park, George St core
Ashburnham Ward
East City, Hunter St E, Armour Hill, Lift Lock, Beavermead
Northcrest Ward
Chemong Rd, Edmison Heights, Northview, Trent West Bank, Riverview Zoo
Mayor
1 to elect · city-wide vote
Michael Eamon
Website12 years as Principal of Trent University's Traill College; running on community encouragement and a desire to serve.
Rob Hailman
WebsiteCommunity broadcaster and advocate; council oversight and reorienting municipal spending priorities.
Brian Lumsden
Freezing property taxes, controlling spending, committed to transparency.
Jacob Méthot
Trent University student; independent, no-cost campaign focused on civic transparency and accountability.
Neil Morton
WebsiteChief municipal ambassador to recruit businesses, tourists, families, and doctors to build prosperity.
Keith Riel
WebsiteFour-term Ashburnham councillor; 12 years of legislative experience and municipal governance.
Rebecca Schillemat
WebsiteHousing supply, homelessness, infrastructure maintenance, and retaining local employers.
Otonabee Ward
2 councillors to elect · South Peterborough
North: Lansdowne St W to Monaghan Rd, then Romaine St and Braidwood Ave. East: Otonabee River. South/West: City limits along Hwy 115 and Bensfort Rd.
Landmarks: Morrow Park, Healthy Planet Arena, Lansdowne West, Canadian Canoe Museum
Kevin DuguayIncumbent
WebsiteRe-election to continue advancing balanced infrastructure, complete streets, and economic growth.
Lucas Graham
WebsiteEntrepreneur; small-business development, sustainable economic planning, municipal accountability.
Joe Laton-Trickett
Community safety, responsive resident communication, direct ward advocacy.
Lesley ParnellIncumbent
WebsiteExperienced leadership in city growth, transit services, road maintenance, and free youth transit.
Chris Potter
WebsiteAffordability, holding tax increases within inflation, transit reliability, responsive constituent service.
Election Day polling: Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd
You also vote for a school board trustee.
Monaghan Ward
2 councillors to elect · West Peterborough
North: Parkhill Rd W. East: Monaghan Rd. South/West: City boundary along Brealey Dr, Clonsilla Ave, and Sherbrooke St W.
Landmarks: Fleming College Sutherland Campus, Sport & Wellness Centre, Kawartha Heights, Westdale
Matt CrowleyIncumbent
WebsiteTaxpayer value for public funds while protecting core municipal programs and infrastructure.
Ashley Flynn
WebsiteBusiness owner; practical problem-solving and dedicated representation without personal agendas.
Rose Kitney
WebsiteOutgoing school board trustee; economic development, downtown revitalization, responsive casework.
Jen Lacey
WebsiteFront-line social service experience; coordinated policy, fiscal prudence, resident consultation.
Aris Metaxakis
Essential municipal services, infrastructure maintenance, restraint on capital debt.
AJ Shearer
WebsiteNeighborhood advocacy balanced with collaborative, evidence-based decisions for long-term prosperity.
Election Day polling: Westdale United Church, 1509 Sherbrooke St
You also vote for a school board trustee.
Town Ward
2 councillors to elect · Downtown and central core
North: Parkhill Rd. East: Little Lake and Otonabee River. South: Romaine St and Braidwood Ave. West: Monaghan Rd.
Landmarks: Downtown BIA, Peterborough Public Library, McDonnel St Community Centre, Jackson Park
Alex BierkIncumbent
WebsiteHousing solutions, arts and culture funding, downtown vitality, and council accountability.
Jenni Cathcart
WebsiteDowntown street-level safety, commercial theft mitigation, municipal accountability, sustainable growth.
Jessica Kuhlmorgen-Hille
Ensuring council reflects the full demographic diversity and lived experiences of Town Ward residents.
Joy LachicaIncumbent
WebsiteTenacious vision for a thriving, growing, and more vibrant Peterborough; intentional ward work.
Nigel Lister
DBIA board vice-chair; dedicated voice for downtown businesses and commercial core vitality.
Election Day polling: McDonnel Street Community Centre, 577 McDonnel St
You also vote for a school board trustee.
Ashburnham Ward
2 councillors to elect · East City
North: Nassau Mills Rd and Trent East Bank. East: Television Rd. South: Hwy 7 and Lansdowne St E. West: Otonabee River and Little Lake.
Landmarks: East City (Hunter St E), Peterborough Lift Lock, Armour Hill, Trent East Bank, Beavermead Park
Gary BaldwinIncumbent
Website12 years of legislative experience, deputy mayor; staff relationships and responsive constituent casework.
Ashley Bonner
WebsiteInclusive, connected, resilient community where East City residents feel heard, valued, and supported.
Andrew MacGregor
Dreams of Beans owner; active transportation, small-business resilience, environmental stewardship.
Jason Stabler
WebsiteLifelong East City resident; community heritage, youth recreation, neighborhood safety, family planning.
Election Day polling: Peterborough Lions Community Centre, 347 Burnham St
You also vote for a school board trustee.
Northcrest Ward
2 councillors to elect · North Peterborough
North: Lily Lake Rd, Towerhill Rd, Selwyn Township border. East: Otonabee River. South: Parkhill Rd. West: Chemong Rd and Fairbairn St.
Landmarks: Riverview Park & Zoo, Edmison Heights, Trent West Bank / Traill College, Northview, Chemong Rd plazas
Andrew BeamerIncumbent
Continuing accessible, accountable council representation; building a safe, prosperous north end.
Debbie Halstead
Honest communication and direct attentiveness to resident service requests across the city.
Phil Jolicoeur
Website20 years of non-profit and chamber experience; navigating municipal growth under limited budgets.
Paul Lawton
WebsitePublic safety, neighborhood protection, infrastructure repair, responsible spending.
Charmaine Magumbe
WebsiteAffordability, economic development, public safety, revenue diversification including vacant home taxes.
Gavin Muir
WebsiteProactive long-term planning — waiting until a problem is impossible to ignore is the most expensive fix.
Dennis Nephin
Kawartha Ribfest organizer; small-business advocacy, recreation access, fiscal responsibility.
Jim Wasson
WebsiteListening first, representing community concerns with integrity, service ahead of politics.
Election Day polling: Northview Community Church, 1000 Fairbairn St
You also vote for a school board trustee.
School board trustees
Which trustee race appears on your ballot depends on your school support designation (English Public or English Catholic Separate). Check your voter notification card, or update your designation through MPAC. The two French-language board seats (Conseil scolaire Viamonde and Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir) were acclaimed and do not appear on the ballot.
KPRDSB
2 to elect · English Public supporters
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
Shawna Blackwood
Arts education and classroom equity.
Julie Chatten
Jack Henry
WebsiteArts education as a core budget line, expanded special education resources, public fiscal scrutiny.
Election Day polling stations · October 26
- Otonabee Ward
- Healthy Planet Arena
- 911 Monaghan Rd
- Monaghan Ward
- Westdale United Church
- 1509 Sherbrooke St
- Town Ward
- McDonnel Street Community Centre
- 577 McDonnel St
- Ashburnham Ward
- Peterborough Lions Community Centre
- 347 Burnham St
- Northcrest Ward
- Northview Community Church
- 1000 Fairbairn St
- Accessible (all wards)
- City Hall
- 500 George St N
Official resources
Disclaimer
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Last updated: September 2026. Candidate list reflects certified registrations as of the nomination deadline.