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Municipal and School Board Election

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In Minden Hills, our next Municipal and School Board Election will be held from October 10-26, 2026 with Election Day on October 26, 2026. 

If you need more information, or have any questions, we are here to help. Contact the Clerk's Department at the Municipal Office, 7 Milne St., Minden 705-286-1260 ext. 585 or email us. 

New Vote Registration with Elections Ontario

Now you can register to vote in both provincial and local elections, all in one place. 

In January 2024, Elections Ontario became responsible for maintaining the Permanent Register of Elections for Ontario. This will be used to develop the Voters List for municipal and provincial elections in Ontario. 

RegisterToVoteON.ca is where you’ll find information on eligibility, registration and how to confirm, update or add yourself to the Register. 

For questions related to voter registration, you can contact Elections Ontario email info@registertovoteon.ca or call 1.866.242.3025.

The next municipal election will be held October 26, 2026.

School Support Information

Please note that The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) remains responsible for collecting school support information from eligible electors. After June 1, 2026 to update your school support information you will need to contact the Minden Hills Election team - call 705-286-1260 ext 585 or email

Election Team at Local Events

The Minden Hills Election Team will be attending local events to provide election awareness regarding the upcoming Municipal Election. 

  • Canada Day, July 1 - Downtown Minden
  • August 16 - Rotary Fest in Downtown Minden
  • August 23 - Pride in the Highlands - Downtown Minden

Unofficial Candidate List

*Last published as of 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Mayor

Name of Candidate Qualifying Address Contact Number Email and/or Website Nomination Date
Pam Sayne 1013 Pinoak Lane, Minden, ON, K0M 2L1 705-455-2442 saynepam@gmail.com May 1, 2026
Tammy McKelvey 11616 Hwy 35, Minden, On, K0M 2K0 705-286-1854 tammy.mckelvey@bell.net May 1, 2026
Pat Kitcheman

1126 Rice Road
Minden,ON K0M 2K0

705-306-9787 pkitcheman@gmail.com May 4, 2026
Bob Carter

2634 County Rd 21, Minden, On K0M 2K0

905-302-7510

bob.carter2026@mail.com

June 11, 2026

Deputy Mayor

Name of Candidate Qualifying Address Contact Number Email and/or Website Nomination Date
Lisa Schell 40 Parkside St,
Minden, ON, K0M 2K0
705-286-1035 lisa.schell@hotmail.com May 1, 2026
Ivan Ingram 21 Highland Gate Blvd,
Minden, On, K0M 2K0
705-879-7049 ivaningram185@gmail.com June 22, 2026

Councillor at Large

Name of Candidate Qualifying Address Contact Number Email and/or Website Nomination Date
Ron Nesbitt 1002 Ben Rd, Minden, On, K0M 2K0 705-286-3823 samuriron@hotmail.com May 1, 2026
Bob Sisson 1741 Horseshoe Lake Rd, Minden, On, K0M 2K0 705-935-0662 bobanddebsisson@outlook.com May 13, 2026

Councillor Ward 1

Name of Candidate Qualifying Address Contact Number Email and/or Website Nomination Date
Shirley Johannessen 2112 Brady Lake Rd, Minden, On, K0M 2K0 705-854-0701 shirl-girl@live.com May 1, 2026
Dan Garbutt 536 Bobcaygeon Rd, Minden, On, K0M 2K0 705-457-6433 dangarbutt5@gmail.com June 24, 2026
Ivan Ingram 21 Highland Gate Blvd,
Minden, On, K0M 2K0
705-879-7049 ivaningram185@gmail.com May 11, 2026

Councillor Ward 2

Name of Candidate Qualifying Address Contact Number Email and/or Website Nomination Date
Stephen Hertel 1038 Moore Lake Estates Rd., Minden, ON 
K0M 2L1
416-560-4293
705-454-1517
stephenhertel13@gmail.com May 4, 2026
Brad Griffin 1313 Spring Valley Rd, Minden, On, K0M 2K0 705-455-7311 bradgriffin1313@gmail.com May 25, 2026

Councillor Ward 3

Name of Candidate Qualifying Address Contact Number Email and/or Website Nomination Date
Jeff Hancock 1035 Line Drive Rd, Irondale, On,
K0M 1X0
705-447-2666 jeff.hancock1@veolia.com May 26, 2026
Dan Garbutt 536 Bobcaygeon Rd, Minden, On, K0M 2K0 705-457-6433 dangarbutt5@gmail.com June 5, 2026

School Board Trustee - English Public - Trillium Lakelands District School Board

Name of Candidate Qualifying Address Contact Number Email and/or Website Nomination Date
Kinga Baricz 1007 Wintergreen Lane, Haliburton 705-455-2326 zsomli2024@yahoo.com May 22, 2026
         

School Board Trustee - French Public - Counseller, Le Conseil Scolair Viamonde

Name of Candidate Qualifying Address Contact Number Email and/or Website Nomination Date
Kristine Dandavino 66 Oshawa Blvrd N, Oshawa, On, L1G 5S3 289-671-6925   May 19, 2026
         

Contact Us

Township of Minden Hills
7 Milne Street
BOX 359
Minden ON K0M 2K0
Phone 705-286-1260
Email

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