Election

Official election results

View the official results for the 2026 Municipal Election.

2026 official election results

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The election was held on Monday, October 26, 2026.

On October 26, 2026, Kitchener voters elected representatives to the following offices:

Mayor
City Councillors in 10 wards
Four (4) Regional Councillors
School Board Trustees for their designated boards

Voter information

Learn more about voting in the 2026 election.

Becoming a Candidate

The deadline to become a candidate was August 21 at 2 p.m.

Who’s Running for Office 2026?

View the list of candidates running for the 2026 municipal election.

Where to vote

Discover where to vote for the 2026 municipal election.

Accessibility

Learn about accessible voting in Kitchener, including accessible polling places, voting options, support services and accessibility tools.

Election signs

Lean more about the rules and guidelines surrounding election signs in Kitchener.

Third party advertisers

Find out more about registering as a third party advertiser.

Election hiring in 2026

Explore 2026 municipal election jobs, including roles, requirements, and how to apply for election positions.

2026 election results

Official results from the 2026 municipal election.

Land acknowledgement

The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.