Voting is Now Open!

Voting for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election is open until October 26 at 8:00 p.m. Vote online or by telephone anytime during the voting period using the PIN in your Voter Information Letter (VIL).

Visit www.kincardine.ca/elections for voting instructions and information.

Haven’t received your VIL or need help? Contact the Voter Help Desk at 519-396-3468 ext. 7113 or voterhelpdesk@kincardine.ca.

2026 Municipal Election Information

Elections

2026 Municipal Elections

The upcoming Municipal Election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026. Elections for municipal government are held every four years on the fourth Monday of October.

View the Notice of Election in English and the Notice of Election in French.

If you have any questions about the Municipality of Kincardine's municipal elections, please contact the Clerk's office by e-mail or at 519-396-3468 Ext. 7113.

Voting is Now Open

Vote from anywhere by phone or online from October 19 at 10 a.m. until October 26 at 8 p.m.

Vote Online: https://kincardine.simplyvoting.com

Make sure to enter this into the Address bar at the top of the screen and not the Search bar closer to the middle of the screen.

Vote by Phone: 1-844-539-0918

You will need your Personal Identification Number (PIN) from your Voter Information Letter to cast your ballot in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections.

Voter Help Centre Hours During Election

A Help Centre, located at the Municipal Administration Centre, 1475 Concession 5, Kincardine, will be available to voters throughout the voting period October 19 – 26, 2026 during the following hours:

  • Monday October 19, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday October 20, 2026 to Friday October 23, 2026 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday October 24, 2026 and Sunday October 25, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Monday October 26, 2026 – 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Voter Help Centre Contact

Email: voterhelpdesk@kincardine.ca
Phone: 519-396-3468 ext. 7113

Term

Definition

More Information/Example
Decline to Vote Is when a voter chooses not to vote in any race in the election and declines the entire ballot. This is the first option on the ballot, and once initiated, no votes will be cast for all positions.
Abstain a Vote To abstain a vote, is when a voter chooses not to vote in one position on the ballot, but wishes to vote for other positions. For example, you vote for the mayor position but abstain from voting for the Councillor-at-large position.  This is a permitted option, and the vote for Mayor will be cast.
Under Vote An under vote occurs when a voter casts fewer votes than allowed in the position. For example, there are 3 positions available for Councillor-at-large, and the voter chooses to vote for only 2 candidates.  This is a permitted option, and the 2 votes will be cast. 
Acclaimed When a position is acclaimed, there are the same number of candidates as available positions, so no vote is needed. For example, only one candidate is needed for the Deputy Mayor position, and one person ran for the position.  As a result, that person is elected by acclamation or acclaimed, and an election for this position is not required. 

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What Ward am I in?

Enter your address in the interactive Ward Map to find out which municipal ward you live in.

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2026 Municipal Elections

Official List of Candidates

Mayor

711 Goldie Cres
Kincardine, ON
N2Z 2Z9

519-396-8767

kcraig57@outlook.com 

www.craig4mayor.ca 

402 Highland Dr.
Kincardine
N2Z 1X3

519-386-9933

barbfishercampaign@gmail.com

99 Lake St
Tiverton ON, N0G2T0

bill99stewart@gmail.com
519-368-5572
416-788-7087

Deputy Mayor (Acclaimed)

68 Mercedes Cres
Kincardine ON, N2Z 1G8

519-546-9647

cavanagh.farm@gmail.com

http://vote4rory.ca

Councillor At-Large

1027 Saugeen St
Kincardine ON, N2Z 1B2

519-396-4635 
519-386-4449

mhinchberger@outlook.com 

Kincardine ON

519-955-1801

michael.mckechnie2026@gmail.com 

Kincardine ON

519-706-0335

votedarrelperry@gmail.com

Kincardine

647-328-8001

voteshah.ca@gmail.com 

www.voteshah.ca

Councillor Ward 1 (Acclaimed)

519-353-8443

crook1593@gmail.com 

Kincardine
N2Z 2X6

jennifer.prenger.2026@gmail.com 

Councillor Ward 2

4949 Hwy 9
Kincardine, ON
N2Z 2X5

519-395-5368

Sparkym@Hurontel.on.ca 

919 Con 5
Kincardine, N2Z 2X4

519-386-2495 home
519-386-2495 cell

mckaykyle585@gmail.com 

Councillor Ward 3 (Acclaimed)

Tiverton ON, N0G 2T0

amandasteinhoff@gmail.com 

Bluewater District School Board Trustee (Acclaimed)

743 Princes Street North
Kincardine, ON
N2Z 1Z5

519-385-2403

janfromthebruce@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/JanFromTheBruce

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board Trustee (Acclaimed)

519-395-3156
dicastri@hurontel.on.ca 

Conseil Scolaire Viamonde

Orangeville ON

647-884-3044

allo@rachaelgolem.ca

www.rachaelgolem.ca

https://www.facebook.com/RachaelPourViamonde

 

Barrie, Ontario

705-241-8909

ericrlapointe@yahoo.com 

Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence (Acclaimed)

Salvatore, Michael

Timeline

2026 Municipal Election

Important Dates:
  • August 21, 2026 nomination day (last day to be nominated) between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
  • October 19, 2026 voting period for electors begins at 10:00 a.m.
  • October 26, 2026 final day to vote (ends at 8:00 p.m.)

  • May 1, 2026 nomination and campaign period opens
  • May 1, 2026 third party registration period opens 
  • August 24, 2026 certification of nominations by 4:00 p.m.
  • August 24, 2026 official list of candidates posted with any declaration of acclamation after 4:00 p.m.
  • September 1, 2026 preliminary list of electors release to the public 
  • October 23, 2026 third party registration period closes 
  • November 15, 2026 - 2026-2030 Council term begins
  • November 14, 2030 Council term ends

 

2022 Municipal Election

Candidates Financial Statements

The 2022-2026 Council hold their position until November 2026. 

Municipality of Kincardine is required to make all Candidate's Financial Statements available at no charge for viewing by the public on a website or in another electronic format in accordance with section 88(9.1) of the Municipal Elections Act.

Below is a list of Financial Statements for the 2022 Municipal Election currently filed with the Clerk as a financial reporting requirement under the Act. The deadline for filing financial statements is March 31, 2023.

Notice of Default/Compliance by Candidates - Municipal Elections Act, 1996, ss. 88.23 (3) (c), (4)

Contact Us

Election Information

Have questions about the 2026 Municipal Election? We're here to help.

Email: Voter Help Desk

Phone: 519-396-3468 ext. 7113

1475 Concession 5, R.R. #5
Kincardine, ON N2Z 2X6

 

 

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