Certified Candidates
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The City of Kenora is pleased to announce the official certified candidates for the 2026 Municipal Election.
Note: Additional nominations were accepted for English Public School Board Trustee on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. and were certified on Thursday, August 27.
The following certified candidates have met the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act and have been certified by the Clerk.
Certified candidates
Mayor (Acclaimed)
Mayor Andrew Poirier
Councillor (6 seats)
- Robert (Bob) Bernie
- Bryan Booth
- Morton (Mort) Goss
- Tyler Johnson
- Christopher (Chris) Jones
- Richard Kurtz
- Ron Malashewski
- Cecile Marcino
- Christopher (Chris) McCaffrey
- Rod McKay
- Michael O’Flaherty
- Daniel Reynard
- Karla Treadway
English Public School Board Trustee (3 seats)
(Notice of Additional Nominations) Wednesday, August 26, 2026: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Anita Cameron
- David Cornish (certified on August 24, 2026)
- Grant Erickson
- Rory McMillan
English Catholic School Board Trustee (5 candidates)
Acclaimed office
- Derek Favreau
- Teresa Gallik
- Paul Landry
- Marie Lundin
- Irene Richards
Office of the French Catholic School Board Trustee (Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique des Auroras Boreales) (1 candidate)
Acclaimed office
- Debbie Coughlin
Office of the French Public School Board Trustee (Conseil Scolaire de District du Grand Nord de l’Ontario) (1 candidate)
Acclaimed office
- Anne-Marie Gelineault
You are encouraged to view the candidate profiles to get to know those who have filed allowing you to make informed choices.
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