As the municipal elections draw near on October 26 in northeastern Ontario, voters will soon have decisions to make at the polls. This comprehensive overview showcases the mayoral candidates vying for positions in various communities across the region.
In Greater Sudbury, voters will choose from the following mayoral candidates: Joseph Boutros, Paul Lefebvre (the incumbent), Keenan Menard, Mike McIntosh, Rodney Newton, and Miranda Rocca-Circelli.
North Bay residents will see candidates like Connor Currie, Maggie Horsfield, Jamie Lowery, and Daniel Seguin on the ballot, as current mayor Peter Chirico announced on August 21 that he would not seek re-election.
In Timmins, voters will decide among Michelle Boileau (the incumbent), Robert Boucher, Nathan Boulet, Rob Knox, Lawrence Martin, and Chris McNeil for the mayoral position.
Sault Ste. Marie’s mayoral race features candidates Josh McNally, Matthew Shoemaker (the incumbent), Selva Rasaiah, Joel Rowswell, and Matthew Toffelmire.
In Elliot Lake, Andrew Wannan is the sole candidate running for mayor, while in Temiskaming Shores, Jeff Laferriere is the only candidate seeking the mayoral position.
With the election season in full swing, each community in northeastern Ontario awaits the outcome of these mayoral races.