- Woolwich Township Mayor Will Not Seek Re-Election, Rogers tv, May 5, 2026.
Learn About Your Candidates
If you are eligible to vote in Woolwich Ward 2, here are the candidates running for regional, municipal and school board positions you can vote for.
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
Articles and News Items
Articles can highlight issues of importance to the election and the electorate. These items are (mostly) published by established news organizations.
Candidate Profiles
Candidate profiles allow you to read responses from different candidates side by side. They allow you to compare candidates based on their backgrounds and experiences. Often they will not tell you how candidates would address specific issues.
- Third candidate registers to become Woolwich mayor, Waterloo Region Record, August 4, 2026.
- Woolwich Ward 1 Coun. Evan Burgess running for mayor, Waterloo Region Record, June 20, 2026.
- Ward 1 Coun. Evan Burgess enters Woolwich mayoral race, Woolwich Observer, May 21, 2026.
- Coun. Schwindt making bid for Woolwich mayor’s seat, Woolwich Observer, May 7, 2026.
- Woolwich Ward 2 Coun. Eric Schwindt seeks mayor’s office, Waterloo Region Record, May 6, 2026.
Opinions, Endorsements, and Group Discussions
Opinions, blog posts and discussions can be partisan, but sometimes can be helpful in bringing attention to election issues.
Sometimes discussions on forums like Reddit can give you a range of opinions about candidates and campaign issues.
Some opinions take the form of endorsement lists which explicitly recommend candidates to vote for. Again, be aware of the partisan nature of such endorsements, and carefully consider how the endorsers reached their conclusions. You will also want to look at our media inclusion philosophy page for information about what endorsements are officially allowed.
- New Mayor in Woolwich?, Reddit, May 6, 2026.
- Woolwich Ward 2 Coun. Eric Schwindt seeks mayor’s office (Reddit discussion), Reddit, May 6, 2026.
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
Candidate Profiles
Candidate profiles allow you to read responses from different candidates side by side. They allow you to compare candidates based on their backgrounds and experiences. Often they will not tell you how candidates would address specific issues.
- Coun. Schwindt making bid for Woolwich mayor’s seat, Woolwich Observer, May 7, 2026.
Opinions, Endorsements, and Group Discussions
Opinions, blog posts and discussions can be partisan, but sometimes can be helpful in bringing attention to election issues.
Sometimes discussions on forums like Reddit can give you a range of opinions about candidates and campaign issues.
Some opinions take the form of endorsement lists which explicitly recommend candidates to vote for. Again, be aware of the partisan nature of such endorsements, and carefully consider how the endorsers reached their conclusions. You will also want to look at our media inclusion philosophy page for information about what endorsements are officially allowed.
- Woolwich Ward 2 Coun. Eric Schwindt seeks mayor’s office (Reddit discussion), Reddit, May 6, 2026.
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
Articles and News Items
Articles can highlight issues of importance to the election and the electorate. These items are (mostly) published by established news organizations.
- Ontario education minister to make decision on school trustee elimination in early 2026, CBC, December 5, 2025.
Opinions, Endorsements, and Group Discussions
Opinions, blog posts and discussions can be partisan, but sometimes can be helpful in bringing attention to election issues.
Sometimes discussions on forums like Reddit can give you a range of opinions about candidates and campaign issues.
Some opinions take the form of endorsement lists which explicitly recommend candidates to vote for. Again, be aware of the partisan nature of such endorsements, and carefully consider how the endorsers reached their conclusions. You will also want to look at our media inclusion philosophy page for information about what endorsements are officially allowed.
- The Council Round-Up (July 2026) (see "School board updates"), Citified, July 30, 2026.
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
Articles and News Items
Articles can highlight issues of importance to the election and the electorate. These items are (mostly) published by established news organizations.
- Ontario education minister to make decision on school trustee elimination in early 2026, CBC, December 5, 2025.
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
Articles and News Items
Articles can highlight issues of importance to the election and the electorate. These items are (mostly) published by established news organizations.
- Ontario education minister to make decision on school trustee elimination in early 2026, CBC, December 5, 2025.
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
Articles and News Items
Articles can highlight issues of importance to the election and the electorate. These items are (mostly) published by established news organizations.
- Ontario education minister to make decision on school trustee elimination in early 2026, CBC, December 5, 2025.