Welcome to the 2026 Municipal and School Board election hub! Elections give residents power to influence local decision-making by selecting leaders dedicated to serving our community.
Make sure to check back regularly as this hub will be updated as we reach different milestones in the process.
Election Day for the municipal and school board election is October 26, 2026.
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Voter Information

Candidate Information

Third Party Advertisers
Unofficial list of candidates
In the Town of Innisfil, eligible voters can elect a:
- Mayor
- Deputy Mayor
- Ward Councillor (find your ward)
- School Board Trustee
You can view nomination forms 1 & 2 filed with the Clerk in person at Town Hall during regular business hours.
Stay tuned for a Candidate Showcase! It will be posted here after nominations have been certified (August 24), with short candidate biographies to help you make an informed vote.
The Unofficial List of Candidates will be updated daily by end of day, as required.
| Name | Contact | Nomination Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Dollin, Lynn | Phone Number: 705-817-5630 Email Address: lynndollin@gmail.com | Filed May 4, 2026 at 8:41 a.m. |
| Fowler, Kenneth | Phone Number: 647-891-4069 Email Address: helkenboobert@hotmail.com | Filed May 1, 2026 at 1:02 p.m. |
| Name | Contact | Nomination Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Nicol, Rob | Phone Number: 416-254-5113 Email Address: nicol4deputymayor@gmail.com | Filed May 1, 2026 at 8:47 a.m. |
| Name | Contact | Nominations Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Eisses, Kevin | Phone Number: 705-623-0432 Email Address: keisses.ward1innisfil@gmail.com | Filed May 6, 2026 at 10:23 a.m. |
| Name | Contact | Nomination Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Bennett, Susan | Phone Number: 416-209-7583 Email Address: sbennett1078@outlook.com | Filed May 5, 2025 at 10:03 a.m. |
| Constantine, Grace | Phone Number: 416-668-9513 Email Address: gmccogg@gmail.com | Filed May 1, 2026 at 9:13 a.m. |
| Griffith, Carol | Phone Number: 705-627-3795 Email Address: carolgriffith2@hotmail.com | Filed May 1, 2026 at 1:03 p.m. |
| Name | Contact | Nomination Forms |
|---|---|---|
| La Costa, Nina | Phone Number: 647-222-9823 Email Address: nina.lacosta.co@gmail.com | Filed May 1, 2026 at 3:28 p.m. |
| Richardson, Jennifer | Phone Number: 905-716-2339 Email Address: richardson3@rogers.com | Filed May 1, 2026 at 2:54 p.m. |
| Tyrell, Tricia | Phone Number: 416-906-3054 Email Address: tricia.tyrell@hotmail.com | Filed May 1, 2026 at 10:27 a.m. |
| Ward 4 Councillor |
|---|
| There are currently no nominations for this office. Updates will be posted as nominations are received. |
| Name | Contact | Nomination Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Brown, Karen | Phone Number: 705-349-8722 Email Address: BrownFor5@gmail.com Website: innisfilward5.ca | Filed May 1, 2026 at 10:03 a.m. |
| Zanella, Linda | Phone Number: 416-771-1815 Email Address: lzanella510@gmail.com | Filed May 4, 2026 at 1:05 p.m. |
| Name | Contact | Nomination Forms |
|---|---|---|
| O'Neill, Deborah | Phone Number: 249-288-1639 Email Address: deboneill1900@gmail.com | Filed May 6, 2026 at 11:34 a.m. |
| Saunders, Robert | Phone Number: 705-305-5172 Email Address: TheCoveCafe@outlook.com | Filed May 1, 2026 at 11:28 a.m. |
| Name | Contact | Nomination Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Drodge, Fred | Phone Number: 705-623-3314 Email Address: Fred4Ward7@gmail.com | Filed May 1, 2026 at 10:01 a.m. |
| Simcoe County District School Board Trustee |
|---|
| There are currently no nominations for this office. Updates will be posted as nominations are received. |
| Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board Trustee |
|---|
| There are currently no nominations for this office. Updates will be posted as nominations are received. |
| Name | Contact | Nomination Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Lapointe, Eric | Phone Number: 705-241-8909 Email Address: ericlapointe@yahoo.com | Filed at the City of Barrie May 1, 2026 at 9:05 a.m. |
| Counseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir Trustee |
|---|
| There are currently no nominations for this office. Updates will be posted as nominations are received. |
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.
Important dates
- Revisions to Voter Information: Until October 26, 2026
- 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
- Final Day for Voters to Update School Support Information with MPAC: Monday, June 1, 2026
- Nomination Day: August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
- Deadline for Withdrawal of Nominations: August 21, 2026 (2:00 p.m.)
- Certification Day: August 24, 2026
- Close of Third Party Advertiser Registration Period: October 23, 2026
- Voter’s List Available to Candidates: September 1, 2026
- Election Day: October 26, 2026 (ends at 8:00 p.m.)
- Declaration of Results: October 27, 2026
- New Term of Office Commences: November 15, 2026
- Filing Date for Candidates and Registered Third Party Advertisers to file initial financial statements and auditors report: March 30, 2027 (2:00 p.m.)
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