Election Results
Election Results
The Township of East Zorra-Tavistock's 2026 Municipal Election was held on Monday, October 26, 2026.
The results were verified and certified by the Township Clerk on October 27, 2026, in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.
| Candidate | Total Votes |
|---|---|
| Don EDMISTON | 858 (34.9%) |
| Philip SCHAEFER | 1,597 (65.1%) |
| Candidate | Total Votes |
|---|---|
|
Brad SMITH |
ACCLAIMED |
| Candidate | Total Votes |
|---|---|
| Nicolas FAYE | 534 (32.7%) |
| Jon ROSS | 445 (27.2%) |
| Steven VAN WYK | 655 (40.1%) |
| Candidate | Total Votes |
|---|---|
| Angie BRENNER | 293 (59.1%) |
| Scott RUDY | 203 (40.9%) |
| Candidate | Total Votes |
|---|---|
| Don CHOWAN | 320 (17.6%) |
| Matthew GILLESPIE | 471 (26.0%) |
| Sheri KARELSEN | 410 (22.6%) |
| Jeremy SMITH | 614 (33.8%) |
School Board Trustees
The following candidates were elected by acclamation:
|
School Board |
Acclaimed Trustee(s) |
|
Thames Valley District School Board |
Benjamin Lampkin, William McKinnon |
|
London District Catholic School Board |
Mary Holmes |
|
Conseil scolaire catholique Providence |
Joseph-Guy Bourbeau |
|
Conseil scolaire Viamonde |
David Paradis |
Voter Turnout
| Eligible Electors | 6,918 |
| Ballots Cast | 2,537 |
| Voter Turnout Percentage | 36.7% |
Official Election Documents
The following documents have been certified and signed by the Township Clerk and are available for public viewing.
- Certificate of Election Results (Form EL08) - Official vote totals for all candidates.
- Declaration of Election Candidates (Form EL32) - Formal declaration of the candidates elected to Township Council
The Township extends its appreciation to all candidates who put their names forward, the election staff who supported the process, and the residents who exercised their democratic right to vote.
We thank everyone for their participation in helping shape the future of our community.