West Lincoln certifies candidates for 2026 election
Mayor, Ward 3 Councillors and French School Board Trustees acclaimed
The nomination period for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election closed at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 21. Nominations have been certified by the Township clerk.
The following candidates will be included on the ballot when West Lincoln voters head to the polls to elect Council members and School Board Trustees for the 2026-2030 term:
Councillor – Ward 1
- Danny Bilan
- Paul Griffin
- Jason Trombetta
- Albert Witteveen
Councillor – Ward 2
- Marlene Bergsma
- Joann Chechalk
- Edward Dunn
- Gord MacCharles
- Erin Schutten
English Language Public School Board Trustee
- Edward Fulford
- John Mollicone
English Language Catholic School Board Trustee
- Lynn Dudok
- Alex Joyner
- Leanne Prince
Congratulations to Mayor Cheryl Ganann, Ward 3 Councillors Greg Maychak and William Reilly, French Language Public School Board Trustee Sonia Macaluso and French Language Catholic School Board Trustee Melinda Chartrand, who were all acclaimed.
Find full details about the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, including key dates, voting options and information for third-party advertisers.
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Beth Audet, Communications Specialist
baudet@westlincoln.ca
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