Need a Voting Kit? - If you haven’t received your Voting Kit in the mail yet, please visit Town Hall with valid identification and election staff will issue one to you. Staff will be available to assist you up to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26.
Vote Now - You have until Monday October 26th at 8:00 p.m. to drop off your Voting Kit at Town Hall.
Kits can be deposited in the Drop Box in the Lobby of Town Hall during regular business hours (Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) or in the after hours drop box located at the front entrance to Town Hall 24/7.
Wednesday, October 21 - Election staff will be holding a special evening session at Town Hall on Wednesday, October 21, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to issue Voting Kits to individuals who did not receive one and are unable to attend during regular business hours.
Monday October 26 - Election Day - Staff will be available to assist you in person at Town Hall up to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26.
For more information, visit erin.ca/2026-municipal-election.
Questions? Call 519-855-4407 or email elections@erin.ca.
Election Day is October 26, 2026
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
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https://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/erin-candidates-debate-town-growth-transparency-environment
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https://www.inthehills.ca/2026/09/municipal-election-2026-whos-running-in-the-town-of-erin/
Candidates listed in alphabetical order by last name.
MAYOR
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Michael Dehn - for re-election
Facebook - Re-Elect Mayor Michael Dehn
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
Website - https://sidspear.ca
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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
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.