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The nomination period closed on August 21, 2026 at 2:00pm. The following candidates for Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Ward Councillor have been certified by the Municipal Clerk.
The Certified Candidates below are listed alphabetically, by position.
| Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|
| Don EDMISTON | 519-788-0640 | |
| Philip SCHAEFER | 519-274-4038 | schaeferphil60@gmail.com |
| Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley SMITH (acclaimed) | 519-535-7051 | bwsmith0859@gmail.com |
| Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|
| Nicolas FAYE | 416-558-4584 | faygar@me.com |
| Jon ROSS | 519-502-3995 | jon@madmash.ca |
| Steven VAN WYK | 519-320-0580 | steven.w.vanwyk@gmail.com |
| Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|
| Angie BRENNER | 519-502-0317 | angelabrenner33@gmail.com |
| Scott RUDY | 519-535-8624 | scott.mg.rudy@gmail.com |
| Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|
| Don CHOWAN | 519-741-6564 | Donchowan.ezt@gmail.com |
| Matthew GILLESPIE | 519-533-8556 | matthewgillespie83@hotmail.com |
| Sheri KARELSEN | 226-988-1166 | |
| Jeremy SMITH | 519-536-6363 | votesmith@rogers.com |
School Board Candidate Information
Notice of Extended Nomination Period - Conseil scolaire catholique Providence (French Separate) Trustee
The Nomination Period for the office of Conseil scolaire catholique Providence (French Separate) Trustee (1 position) representing the Counties of Oxford, Elgin, and Middlesex, has been extended pursuant to Section 33(5) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. Nominations will be accepted between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at the Clerkâs Office, First Floor, Woodstock City Hall. Please see City of Woodstock's news release for more information.
Thames Valley District School Board Trustee (English Public)
| Name | Phone Number | |
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Benjamin Lampkin (acclaimed) |
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William McKinnon (acclaimed) |
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London District Catholic School Board Trustee (English Separate)
| Name | Phone Number | |
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Mary Holmes (acclaimed) |
519-537-5183 226-228-7784 |
Conseil Scolaire Viamonde Trustee (French Public)
| Name | Phone Number | |
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David Paradis (acclaimed) |
416-844-5549 |