Municipal &
School Board Elections
Municipal elections in Ontario are held every four years on the fourth Monday of October. The most recent municipal election was held on October 26, 2026. Under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the four-year term of office for the current council and school board trustees begins on November 15, 2026 and ends on November 14, 2030.
The names and numbers shown below are the official results of the 2026 Municipal Election.
Certified Mayoral Election Results
| Name | Number of Votes |
|---|---|
| DARQUISE ROBINSON | ACCLAIMED |
Certified Councilor Election Results
| Name | Number of Votes |
|---|---|
| ANDERSEN, LEIF | 256 |
| BRAND, CINDY | 103 |
| CARRUTHERS, STEVE | 172 |
| EBY, CHRISTOPHER | 259 |
| JEAN, BROOKE | 357 |
| STANSELL, JOYCE | 339 |
Certified School Board Trustees
| Name | School Board | Number of Votes |
|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY JEAN | ENGLIGH SEPARATE TRUSTEE | ACCLAIMED |
| KAL PRISTANSKI | ENGLISH PUBLIC TRUSTEE | ACCLAIMED |
Every candidate who has filed a nomination paper with the Township of Red Rock to participate in the Municipal and School Board Elections is required to file a financial statement with the Clerk after each election. These statements outline all income and expenses related to the candidate’s campaign.
The completed financial statement must be submitted to the Clerk by 2:00 p.m. on March 30, 2027.
All financial statements are public documents. The Clerk must retain these statements until the new Council
takes office after the 2030 scheduled election. These documents may be inspected in person during regular office hours.
Any person may make extracts from the documents and is entitled to copies. However, this information may only be used for election purposes, as outlined in the Municipal Elections Act.
Candidate’s Guide
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs produces a Candidate’s Guide to provide essential information to candidates in municipal and school board elections. Click here to view the Candidate’s Guide.
Use of Corporate Resources for Elections
A person is entitled to be an elector in a local municipal election if, on voting day, they meet all of the following criteria:
- Reside in the local municipality, or are the owner or tenant of land in the municipality, or the spouse of such owner or tenant;
- Are a Canadian citizen;
- Are at least 18 years old; and
- Are not prohibited from voting under subsection (3) or otherwise by law. (2002, c. 17, Sched. D, s. 5 (2); 2005, c. 5, s. 46 (1))
You can check, update, and confirm that your information is accurately recorded for upcoming municipal elections by visiting Elections Ontario.
- Friday, May 1, 2026: First day to file a nomination for Mayor, Councillor, or School Board Trustee.
- Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST: Deadline for candidates to file a nomination paper, withdraw a nomination, or change office.
- Monday, August 24, 2026: Last day for the Clerk’s Office to certify Nomination Papers.
- Tuesday October 13, 2026: Online Voting Period begins.
- Monday, October 26, 2026: Municipal and School Board Election Day.
- Tuesday, March 30, 2026: Financial Statements and Auditors Reports deadline