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2026 Chatham-Kent municipal election
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Direct answer
Who is running for mayor of Chatham-Kent in 2026?
The municipal registry checked 2026-09-08 lists seven certified mayoral candidates: Lauren Anderson, Michael Bondy, Nelson Burm, Darrin Canniff, April Colby, Ryan Gow, Randy Hope. CK Signals links each name to a permanent profile and keeps campaign statements separate from verified facts and public records.
Official municipal registryResearch table
Mayoral candidates
Alphabetical list grounded in the municipal registry checked 2026-09-08. Website availability means only that a candidate-owned link was verified.
| Candidate | Status | Filed | Verified website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Anderson | StatusCertified | Filed2026-05-01 | Verified websiteOpen |
| Michael Bondy | StatusCertified | Filed2026-05-01 | Verified websiteOpen |
| Nelson Burm | StatusCertified | Filed2026-05-07 | Verified websiteNot identified |
| Darrin Canniff | StatusCertified | Filed2026-05-27 | Verified websiteOpen |
| April Colby | StatusCertified | Filed2026-08-21 | Verified websiteOpen |
| Ryan Gow | StatusCertified | Filed2026-06-02 | Verified websiteOpen |
| Randy Hope | StatusCertified | Filed2026-07-16 | Verified websiteOpen |
Election resources
Certified candidates
Mayor and council, with verified profiles.
Ward guides
Eight wards, seats and candidate lists.
Major issues
Source-linked issue desks and accountability questions.
Election events
Source-linked public election events, with community reports clearly identified.
Election data
Public datasets with provenance and downloads.
Latest reports
Dated, source-linked civic coverage.
Methodology
Sources, labels, limitations and corrections.
Understand strong-mayor powers
Budget duties, appointments, provincial-priority bylaws and vetoes follow different rules. Read Ontario’s guide, the municipal decision register and our source-linked explainer.
FAQ
Common election questions
When is the 2026 Chatham-Kent municipal election?
Election day is Monday, October 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Internet voting runs October 8 at 10 a.m. to October 16 at 4 p.m. In-person advance polls run October 15 noon–7 p.m. and October 16–17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The municipal page lists accessible voting equipment at the Bradley Centre. Details checked October 5, 2026. Always confirm voting hours, locations, identification requirements, and available voting methods through the Municipality’s official voter-information page.
Who is running for mayor of Chatham-Kent in 2026?
The municipal registry checked 2026-09-08 lists seven certified mayoral candidates: Lauren Anderson, Michael Bondy, Nelson Burm, Darrin Canniff, April Colby, Ryan Gow, Randy Hope. CK Signals links each name to a permanent profile and keeps campaign statements separate from verified facts and public records.
How can I find the candidates in my ward?
CK Signals’ eight ward guides list represented communities, council seats, and certified candidates, with a link to each profile. The community descriptions are navigational; use official municipal maps and resources to confirm your ward and its legal boundaries.
What are the major issues in the 2026 election?
CK Signals organizes coverage around 12 source-linked municipal issue desks, including taxes and services, housing, homelessness and safety, infrastructure, the rural economy, public trust, and digital modernization. The taxonomy is an editorial framework, not a measure of public opinion.
Official information