Election Day is October 26, 2026
Voting Method
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14tvabxuRBZ/
Candidate Tracker - Who's Running
In addition to the resource above, I have created this Candidate Tracker to help residents easily find information about all declared candidates in one place. By linking publicly available social channels and media coverage, it will give voters a simple, neutral and transparent way to learn more about each candidate and make informed choices in the upcoming election.
GENERAL ELECTION COVERAGE
Watch for a special edition section in the October 1 Wellington Advertiser to learn more about all the candidate.
Listed in alphabetical order by last name.
MAYOR
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Michael Dehn - for re-election
Media - Erin Mayor Seeking Re-Election
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Dusty Scott
Media - Balanced growth a key issue for Mayoral Candidate Dusty Scott
Media - Erin-has-its-first-official-mayoral-candidate
Media - Meet Dusty Scott on August 11
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Rob Smith
Media - Former Erin Councillor running as mayor
Media - Smith says Erin faces new challenges
COUNCILLORS (4 SEATS)
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Cathy Aylard - for re-election
Facebook - Re-Elect.CathyAylard.Erin
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Sunjay Bedi
Facebook - Sunjay Bedi for Erin Town Council
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John Brennan - for re-election
Facebook - John Brennan for Council
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Jamie Cheyne - for re-election
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Sukhchain Gill
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Benita Raponi
Website - https://www.benitaraponi.ca
Facebook - Benita Raponi for Town Councillor
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Sid Spear
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Tracey Wallace
Website - Tracey Wallace for Town Council
Facebook - Tracey Wallace - Candidate for Erin Council
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Alex Zaichuk
Website - https://alexzaichuk.ca
Facebook - Alex Zaichuk
COUNTY COUNCILLOR
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Jeff Duncan - acclaimed
UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE
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Jen Edwards - acclaimed
WELLINGTON CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE
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Cassandra O'Donnell (Chornoboy)
CONSEIL SCOLAIRE VIAMONDE TRUSTEE
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Rachid Barrima
Website - www.rachidbarrima.ca
Municipal elections in Ontario are held every four years on the fourth Monday in October. All elected officials serve a four-year term, with the next term beginning in November 2026.
The Town of Erin Council is comprised of the Mayor and 4 Councillors. Municipal candidates in Ontario run as independents and do not represent political parties. In the Town of Erin, all members of Council are elected "at large," meaning they represent the entire municipality rather than specific geographic wards.
The Town of Erin is a lower-tier municipality within Wellington County, meaning it is part of a two-tier municipal government system in Ontario. In this system, the lower-tier municipality (The Town of Erin) is responsible for services like local roads and community centers, while the upper-tier municipality (Wellington County) handles services like county roads and social services.
Vote by Mail
Vote-by-Mail (VBM) has been the voting method utilized by the Town since the 2006 municipal election. In this method, a “voting kit” comprised of a declaration form, ballot, secrecy envelope, and pre-paid reply envelope is mailed to all individuals on the Voters’ List. Voters may mark their ballot from anywhere and once completed, mail their reply envelope to the Town using any of Canada Post’s drop off options (e.g., post offices, community mailboxes). Alternatively, voters may also return their ballot using the Town’s own designated secure drop box locations.