Waterloo Region Votes
Information About the 2026 Municipal Election

Candidates and Positions

Below are all the positions up for election in Waterloo Region, and the people who are running for them. For additional information (including news stories, upcoming events, and all-candidate meeting recordings) please visit the specific page for your ward.

Regional Councillor - Kitchener

(Elect 4; vote for up to 4)

The region deals with such issues as garbage collection, police services, and public transit. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Regional Councillors sit on regional council to provide extra representation for the cities. Kitchener has four regional councillors, and Cambridge and Waterloo each have two.

Candidates

Anna Meksavanh



Michael Wisniewski



City of Cambridge - Ward 2 Councillor

(Elect 1)

Your ward councillor sits on your city council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

City of Cambridge - Ward 3 Councillor

(This position is acclaimed -- there is only one candidate for the one open position.)

Your ward councillor sits on your city council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

City of Cambridge - Ward 4 Councillor

(Elect 1)

Your ward councillor sits on your city council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

City of Cambridge - Ward 7 Councillor

(Elect 1)

Your ward councillor sits on your city council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

City of Cambridge - Ward 8 Councillor

(Elect 1)

Your ward councillor sits on your city council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

City of Kitchener - Ward 1 Councillor

(This position is acclaimed -- there is only one candidate for the one open position.)

Your ward councillor sits on your city council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

City of Kitchener - Ward 3 Councillor

(Elect 1)

Your ward councillor sits on your city council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

City of Kitchener - Ward 5 Councillor

(Elect 1)

Your ward councillor sits on your city council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

Township of North Dumfries - Mayor

(Elect 1)

The mayor is the head of your local municipality (city or township) and sits on that council. The mayor also sits on Regional Council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

Township of North Dumfries - Ward 1 Councillor

(Elect 1)

Your ward councillor sits on your township council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

Township of North Dumfries - Ward 2 Councillor

(Elect 1)

Your ward councillor sits on your township council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

Township of North Dumfries - Ward 3 Councillor

(This position is acclaimed -- there is only one candidate for the one open position.)

Your ward councillor sits on your township council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

Township of North Dumfries - Ward 4 Councillor

(Elect 1)

Your ward councillor sits on your township council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

City of Waterloo - Mayor

(This position is acclaimed -- there is only one candidate for the one open position.)

The mayor is the head of your local municipality (city or township) and sits on that council. The mayor also sits on Regional Council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

City of Waterloo - Ward 1 Councillor

(Elect 1)

Your ward councillor sits on your city council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

City of Waterloo - Ward 2 Councillor

(Elect 1)

Your ward councillor sits on your city council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

City of Waterloo - Ward 5 Councillor

(Elect 1)

Your ward councillor sits on your city council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

City of Waterloo - Ward 7 Councillor

(This position is acclaimed -- there is only one candidate for the one open position.)

Your ward councillor sits on your city council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

Township of Wilmot - Ward 1 Councillor

(This position is acclaimed -- there is only one candidate for the one open position.)

Your ward councillor sits on your township council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

Township of Wilmot - Ward 2 Councillor

(Elect 1)

Your ward councillor sits on your township council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

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Township of Wilmot - Ward 3 Councillor

(This position is acclaimed -- there is only one candidate for the one open position.)

Your ward councillor sits on your township council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

Township of Wilmot - Ward 4 Councillor

(These positions are acclaimed -- there are exactly 2 candidates to fill the 2 positions.)

Your ward councillor sits on your township council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

Township of Wellesley - Mayor

(Elect 1)

The mayor is the head of your local municipality (city or township) and sits on that council. The mayor also sits on Regional Council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

Township of Wellesley - Ward 1 Councillor

(This position is acclaimed -- there is only one candidate for the one open position.)

Your ward councillor sits on your township council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

Township of Wellesley - Ward 2 Councillor

(This position is acclaimed -- there is only one candidate for the one open position.)

Your ward councillor sits on your township council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

Caressa Madison



Township of Wellesley - Ward 3 Councillor

(This position is acclaimed -- there is only one candidate for the one open position.)

Your ward councillor sits on your township council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

Township of Wellesley - Ward 4 Councillor

(This position is acclaimed -- there is only one candidate for the one open position.)

Your ward councillor sits on your township council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

Township of Woolwich - Mayor

(Elect 1)

The mayor is the head of your local municipality (city or township) and sits on that council. The mayor also sits on Regional Council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

Township of Woolwich - Ward 2 Councillor

(Elect 1)

Your ward councillor sits on your township council.

Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.

Candidates

Waterloo Region District School Board (English Public) - Cambridge/North Dumfries

(Elect 3; vote for up to 3)

School Board Trustees set policies for their school board, provide oversight of the board’s Director of Education, and serve as community advocates for education.

There are four school boards in Waterloo Region. You will vote for trustees in one board. Learn more on the School Trustee Information page.

Candidates

Shannon Adshade



Syed Ahmed



Carla Johnson



Riaz Sial



Cindy Watson



Waterloo Region District School Board (English Public) - Kitchener

(Elect 4; vote for up to 4)

School Board Trustees set policies for their school board, provide oversight of the board’s Director of Education, and serve as community advocates for education.

There are four school boards in Waterloo Region. You will vote for trustees in one board. Learn more on the School Trustee Information page.

Candidates

Waterloo Region District School Board (English Public) - Waterloo/Wilmot

(Elect 3; vote for up to 3)

School Board Trustees set policies for their school board, provide oversight of the board’s Director of Education, and serve as community advocates for education.

There are four school boards in Waterloo Region. You will vote for trustees in one board. Learn more on the School Trustee Information page.

Candidates

Waterloo Region District School Board (English Public) - Woolwich/Wellesley

(This position is acclaimed -- there is only one candidate for the one open position.)

School Board Trustees set policies for their school board, provide oversight of the board’s Director of Education, and serve as community advocates for education.

There are four school boards in Waterloo Region. You will vote for trustees in one board. Learn more on the School Trustee Information page.

Candidates

Waterloo Catholic District School Board (English Catholic) - Waterloo/Wellesley/Woolwich

(Elect 2; vote for up to 2)

School Board Trustees set policies for their school board, provide oversight of the board’s Director of Education, and serve as community advocates for education.

There are four school boards in Waterloo Region. You will vote for trustees in one board. Learn more on the School Trustee Information page.

Candidates

Waterloo Catholic District School Board (English Catholic) - Kitchener/Wilmot

(Elect 4; vote for up to 4)

School Board Trustees set policies for their school board, provide oversight of the board’s Director of Education, and serve as community advocates for education.

There are four school boards in Waterloo Region. You will vote for trustees in one board. Learn more on the School Trustee Information page.

Candidates

Harriet Cullen



Jess Hutton



Suzanne Kearns



Sandra Wojcik



Waterloo Catholic District School Board (English Catholic) - Cambridge/North Dumfries

(Elect 3; vote for up to 3)

School Board Trustees set policies for their school board, provide oversight of the board’s Director of Education, and serve as community advocates for education.

There are four school boards in Waterloo Region. You will vote for trustees in one board. Learn more on the School Trustee Information page.

Candidates

Jennifer Allore



Robert Francis Sikora



Conseil scolaire Viamonde (French Public)

(This position is acclaimed -- there is only one candidate for the one open position.)

School Board Trustees set policies for their school board, provide oversight of the board’s Director of Education, and serve as community advocates for education.

There are four school boards in Waterloo Region. You will vote for trustees in one board. Learn more on the School Trustee Information page.

Candidates

Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud (French Catholic)

(This position is acclaimed -- there is only one candidate for the one open position.)

School Board Trustees set policies for their school board, provide oversight of the board’s Director of Education, and serve as community advocates for education.

There are four school boards in Waterloo Region. You will vote for trustees in one board. Learn more on the School Trustee Information page.

Candidates