2026 Municipal Election – Certified Candidates
The nomination period for the 2026 Municipal Election closed at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026. The Clerk has completed the certification of nominations in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.
What You'll Find Here
This page provides the official list of certified candidates for the 2026 Town of Aylmer Municipal Election, together with candidate contact information provided to the Town.
Candidates are listed in the order in which their names will appear on the ballot, alphabetically by surname, in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.
Official List of Certified Candidates
Mayor (1 to be elected)
Candidate | Contact Information |
Brad Andrews | brad@bradforaylmer.ca · 226-688-5837 |
Pete Barbour | pcbarbour@live.com · 226-559-0667 |
Kathryn Desrosiers |
Councillor (6 to be elected)
Candidate | Contact Information |
Peter Blain | peterblaincandidateforaylmercouncil2026@outlook.com · 519-871-0790 |
Paul Bode | paul.bodeforcouncil@gmail.com · 519-851-1692 |
Jamie Chapman | |
Jack Couckuyt | jcouckuyt2@hotmail.com · 519-709-1084 |
Terry Dueck | terrydueck@gmail.com · 519-319-9210 |
Cynthia Grant | cynthiagrantforAylmerCouncil@gmail.com · 226-792-6361 |
Bryanna Kamermans | |
Ted McDonald | |
Jason Rauhe | |
Becky Simons | |
Cecil Smedley | smedley_louis_cecil@hotmail.com · 226-545-1842 |
Patrick Stanat | patrickstanat@gmail.com · 519-476-0380 |
Melissa Walker | melissa4aylmercouncil26@yahoo.com · 519-520-8057 |
Bob Warnock | |
Margarita Wiebe | margaritawiebe@gmail.com · 226-342-0311 |
View the Official List of Certified Candidates (PDF)
School Board Trustee Candidates
School Board Trustee elections include electors from multiple municipalities. For the most up-to-date certified candidate information, please visit the website of the municipality responsible for administering the applicable school board election.
English Public - Thames Valley District School Board Trustee
Two candidates were certified for the two available English Public School Board Trustee positions representing Elgin County. As the number of certified candidates does not exceed the number of positions to be elected, both candidates have been acclaimed and will not appear on the ballot.
- Melissa Knott
- Bob Pate
Visit the City of St. Thomas Election Website for more information.
English Separate - London District Catholic School Board Trustee
- Stephen Huver
- Mary Intven Wallace
Visit the City of St. Thomas Election Website for more information.
French Public - Conseil Scolaire Viamonde
One candidates was certified for the one available French Public - Conseil Scolaire Viamonde Board Trustee position. As the number of certified candidates does not exceed the number of positions to be elected, the candidate was acclaimed and will not appear on the ballot.
- David Paradis
Visit the City of Sarnia Website for more information.
French Separate - Conseil scolaire Catholique Providence
One candidates was certified for the one available French Public - Conseil scolaire Catholique Providence Board Trustee position. As the number of certified candidates does not exceed the number of positions to be elected, the candidate was acclaimed and will not appear on the ballot.
- Joseph-Guy Bourbeau
Visit the City of Woodstock Election Website for more information.
For more information regarding Elections, contact the Town of Aylmer's Legislative Services Department:
Legislative Services Department
46 Talbot Street West, Aylmer
Phone: 519-773-3164 ex 9006
Email: clerks@town.aylmer.on.ca
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