Elections

Elections

Welcome to the 2026 Municipal and School Board election hub! 

Election Day is Monday, October 26, 2026.

List of certified candidates

The list of certified candidates is available below. Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name.

Download the certified candidates list

Mayor
NameContact
Lynn DollinPhone: 705-817-5630
Email: lynndollin@gmail.com 
Kenneth FowlerPhone: 647-891-4069
Email: CallKen2026@outlook.com 
Travis RomerPhone: 705-791-5154
Email: travisromer4mayor@gmail.com 
Dana StottEmail: votestott@gmail.com
Facebook: Dana Stott
Deputy Mayor
NameContact
Dave CockburnPhone: 705-796-0095
Email: Dave4dm@outlook.com
Fillip LeticheverPhone: 905-303-4727
Email: electfillip4deputymayor@gmail.com 
Rob NicolPhone: 416-254-5113 
Email: nicol4deputymayor@gmail.com
Ward 1 Councillor
NameContact
Kevin EissesPhone: 705-623-0432
Email: keisses.ward1.innisfil@gmail.com
Scott NewmanPhone: 647-774-4084
Email: me@scottknewman.com
Website: Scott Newman
Facebook: Scott Newman
Paul VelosoPhone: 905-955-9297
Email: velosoward1@gmail.com 
Ward 2 Councillor
NameContact
Susan BennettPhone: 416-209-7583
Email: sbennett1078@outlook.com 
Grace ConstantinePhone: 416-668-9513
Email: gmccogg@gmail.com 
Ignasius CroosPhone: 647-280-6659
Email: croosignasius2@gmail.com 
Anil DuttaPhone: 647-974-5101
Email: dutta.anil@yahoo.ca 
Carol GriffithPhone: 705-627-3795
Email: carolgriffith2@hotmail.com 
Ward 3 Councillor
NameContact
Andrew HarriganPhone: 647-880-1673
Email: andrew_harrigan@yahoo.com 
Alison JacksPhone: 416-937-4286
Email: jacksforward3@gmail.com 
Nina La CostaPhone: 647-222-9823
Email: nina.lacosta.co@gmail.com
Jennifer RichardsonPhone: 905-716-2339
Email: richardson3@rogers.com
Ward 4 Councillor
Name Contact
Alan CugliariPhone: 416-271-1277
Email: acugliari1@gmail.com
LinkedIn: Alan Cugliari
Melissa FariaPhone: 416-660-8891
Email: melissafariainnisfil@gmail.com 
Tricia Khan
(previously posted as Tricia Tyrell)
Phone: 416-906-3054
Email: triciatkhan@gmail.com
Deb McGrathPhone: 705-436-7772
Email: deb4ward4@gmail.com
Facebook: Deb McGrath
Ward 5 Councillor
NameContact
Karen BrownPhone: 705-349-8722
Email: BrownFor5@gmail.com
Website: Karen Brown
Dan DavidsonPhone: 705-294-1170
Email: danieldavidson@rogers.com 
Linda ZanellaPhone: 416-771-1815
Email: lzanella510@gmail.com
Ward 6 Councillor
NameContact
Keisha KnibbsPhone: 416-564-0348
Email: theknetwork.legal@gmail.com
Instagram: Keisha Knibbs
Facebook: Keisha Knibbs
Robert SaundersPhone: 705-305-5172
Email: TheCoveCafe@outlook.com
Ward 7 Councillor
NameContact
Rita DitarantoEmail: ritadward7@gmail.com
Fred DrodgePhone: 705-623-3314
Email: Fred4Ward7@gmail.com
Simcoe County District School Board Trustee
NameContact
Michael Cardwell
Acclaimed
Phone: 647-291-6667
Email: michaelcardwell.innisfil@gmail.com  
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board Trustee
NameContact
Tanya Da SilvaPhone: 416-779-7787
Email: tanyadasilva611@gmail.com
Alex SikorskiPhone: 647-881-7482
Email: alex4smcdsbtrustee@gmail.com
Counseil scolaire Viamonde Trustee
NameContact
Rachael GolemPhone: 647-884-3044
Eric LapointePhone: 705-241-8909
Email: ericlapointe@yahoo.com
Counseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir Trustee
NameContact
Donald BlaisPhone: 416-688-4009
Email: donaldjblais@bell.net
Website: Donald Blais
Innocent LegrandPhone: 416-779-4241
Email: wnibl@yahoo.com

Nomination Papers and endorsement signatures may be inspected by any person at the Clerk’s Office during regular office hours.

Contact information is provided by candidates for information purposes. The Town does not verify, endorse or maintain external candidate websites, social media accounts, email addresses or other campaign contact channels.

Stay tuned for a Candidate Showcase! It will be posted here soon, with short candidate biographies to help you make an informed vote.

Key dates

  • Nomination Period: May 1, 2026 (8:30 a.m.) to August 21, 2026 (2:00 p.m.)
  • Third Party Registration: May 1, 2026 (8:30 a.m.) to October 23, 2026 (4:30 p.m.)
  • Campaign Period: May 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (the last day candidates can accept contributions or incur campaign-related expenses)
  • Nomination Day (last day to file, change office, or withdraw a nomination): August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Certification of Candidate Nominations: August 24, 2026
  • Voting Period: October 16 to 26, 2026
  • Final Voting Day: October 26, 2026 (ends at 8:00 p.m.)
  • New Term of Office Begins: November 15, 2026

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