Official City of Kitchener 2026 municipal and school board election results
Kitchener voters have chosen the representatives who will serve on City Council, Regional Council and local school boards following the 2026 municipal and school board election held on October 26.
Voter turnout in Kitchener is 22.17 per cent, up from 20.3 per cent in 2022.
The elected officials listed below will help make decisions that impact residents every day, including local infrastructure, parks, community services, regional programs and education. Kitchener’s new City Council will be sworn in on November 16, 2026.
City of Kitchener
Mayor
Berry Vrbanovic
Ward Councillors
Ward 1
Scott Davey
Ward 2
Dave Schnider
Ward 3
Jason Deneault
Ward 4
Christine Michaud
Ward 5
Tracey Weiler
Ward 6
Paul Singh
Ward 7
Bil Ioannidis
Ward 8
Margaret Johnston
Ward 9
Debbie Chapman
Ward 10
Sam Nabi
Regional Councillors, Kitchener
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Colleen James
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Matt Rodrigues
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Joe Gowing
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Michael Harris
School Board Trustees
Waterloo Region District School Board
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Rachel McQuail
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Mark Cairns
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Marjorie A Brown
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Brent Hutzal
Waterloo Catholic District School Board
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Sandra Wojcik
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Ruthann Fisher
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Harriet Cullen
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Josh Rivers
Conseil scolaire Viamonde (French Public)
With only one candidate, the office has been acclaimed for Rachid Barrima.
Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir (French Separate)
With only one candidate, the office has been acclaimed for Dorothée Petit-Pas.
Thank you for making your voice heard
The City of Kitchener thanks all candidates, election workers and residents who participated in the democratic process. Strong voter participation helps ensure local governments reflect the needs and priorities of the community they serve.
For detailed election results visit KitchenerVotes.ca.
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Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.