The nomination period for the 2026 municipal election closed at 2 this afternoon (Friday) and there was some last-minute activity.
Corey Janzen declared his intention to run for mayor of St. Thomas. He joins Coun. Jeff Kohler and Aidan Frederick.
Sandra Hamill filed her papers today and there are now 19 individuals vying for eight seats on city council.
Brian May withdrew his nomination papers this week.
Here is the full list of candidates for council:
BALDWIN-SANDS, Lori
BRISSON Mike
CLARKE, Gary
DESLANDES, Chris
DIOBE, Alobwedge Gibbs
DOCHERTY, Joe, Jr.
GIBSON, Rose
HAMILL, Sandra
HERBERT, Jim
JACKSON, Heather
MALE, Malichi
MOUNTENAY, Geoff
OGDEN, Steve Upper
RYMAL, Joan
STADDON, Christopher
TAYLOR, Earl
VAUGHAN, Kay
WOOKEY, Steve
YATES, Kyle
TVDSB TRUSTEE (2 TO BE ELECTED FROM ELGIN COUNTY)
KNOTT, Melissa
PATE, Bob
LDCSB (1 TO BE ELECTED FROM ELGIN COUNTY)
HUVER, Stephen
INTVEN WALLACE, Mary
CENTRAL ELGIN CERTIFIED CANDIDATES
Mayor: Morgaine Griffin, Dennis Crevits,
Deputy Mayor: Meagan Ruddock
Ward 1: Lisa Harrison, Cliff Speers
Ward 2: Connie Jackson, Darryl Roberts, Linda Westaway
Ward 3: Shawn De Neire, Melissa Schneider, Aron West
Ward 4: David Conners, Tom Marks, Leigh Mauer
Ward 5: David Baughman
SOUTHWOLD CERTIFIED CANDIDATES
Mayor: Grant Jones
Deputy Mayor: Justin Pennings
Councillor (3 to be elected): Sarah Bod, Scott Fellows, Mary Moxley, David Nichols, Patrick Pell, Jesse Walker
