Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors that during the period commencing May 1, 2026 and completed on Nomination Day, August 21, 2026, the following persons filed all necessary papers, declarations and fees. For more information visit www.saugeenshores.ca/elections.
 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections
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List of Certified Candidates
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Office
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Candidate Name
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Mayor
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Brian Putman
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Jeff James
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Luke Charbonneau
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Deputy Mayor
(1 to be elected)
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Diane Huber
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Odette Bartnicki
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Vice-Deputy Mayor
(1 to be elected)
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Bud Halpin
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Don Matheson
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Councillor
Port Elgin Ward
(2 to be elected)
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Dane Buttenaar
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Jordan MacKinnon
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Patricia Corrigan-Frank
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Rachel Stack
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Tamara McDonald
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Councillor
Saugeen Ward
(2 to be elected)
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Eric Tolton
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Neil Sarginson
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Sterling Thiele
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Councillor
Southampton Ward
(2 to be elected)
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Brenda Reeves
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Cathe McIntosh
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Cheryl Grace
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Harry Mazmanian
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John Divinski
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School Trustee – Bluewater District School Board
(1 to be elected)
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Julia Bates
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Katie Lutz
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School Trustee – Bruce-Grey Catholic
District School Board
ACCLAIMED
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Lucie Desbiens
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Conseil Scolaire Viamonde French
Language Public District School Board #58
(1 to be elected)
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Eric Lapointe
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Rachael Golem
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Conseil Scolaire Catholique
French Language Separate School Trustee
ACCLAIMED
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Michael Salvatore
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The upcoming Municipal Election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026. The Town of Saugeen Shores will be using an internet and telephone voting system. Paper ballots will not be available.
Electors will be able to vote online or by telephone from Monday, October 19, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and concluding on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
Eligible voters for municipal elections must be:
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A Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old
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A resident OR a property owner or tenant OR the spouse of an owner or tenant in the municipality
For more information on the Municipal Election, please visit: www.saugeenshores.ca/elections.
