89,776
eligible voters 2026
30.6%
turnout in 2022
18
seats on the ballot
86
certified candidates
11
incumbents running
103,988
population
South Western km²
land area
Mayor
| April Colby | 🔎 |
| Darrin Canniff Incumbent Elected 2022 · Mayor (75.1%) | 🔎 |
| Lauren Anderson Serving council — different office Elected 2022 · Councillor, Ward 1 West Kent | 🔎 |
| Michael Bondy Serving council — different office Elected 2022 · Councillor, Ward 6 Chatham | 🔎 |
| Nelson Burm | 🔎 |
| Randy Hope | 🔎 |
| Ryan Gow | 🔎 |
Councillor South West Kent — Ward 1
| Andréa Palmer | 🔎 |
| Gerhard Taves | 🔎 |
| Mark Authier | 🔎 |
| Melissa Harrigan Incumbent Elected 2022 · Councillor, Ward 1 West Kent | 🔎 |
| Michael Bond | 🔎 |
| Tom Askew | 🔎 |
Councillor South East Kent — Ward 2
| Albert Pilbeam | 🔎 |
| Anthony Ceccacci Incumbent Elected 2022 · Councillor, Ward 2 South Kent | 🔎 |
| Brad Snobelen | 🔎 |
| Chad Carnie | 🔎 |
| Denise Maynard | 🔎 |
| Fred Hooper | 🔎 |
| Hassan Tariq | 🔎 |
| Matt Lamarche Ran 2022 · Councillor, Ward 3 East Kent | 🔎 |
| Matthew Giffin | 🔎 |
| Spencer Stinson | 🔎 |
Councillor North East Kent — Ward 3
| Cory Couture | 🔎 |
| Emery Huszka | 🔎 |
| James Plunkett | 🔎 |
| Kyle Carter | 🔎 |
| Lauren Aziz | 🔎 |
| Mark Huston | 🔎 |
| Matthew Pietens | 🔎 |
Councillor North West Kent — Ward 4
| John Cummings | 🔎 |
| Kirk Hooker | 🔎 |
| Rhonda Jubenville Incumbent Elected 2022 · Councillor, Ward 4 North Kent | 🔎 |
Councillor Wallaceburg and Area — Ward 5
| Bill Arends | 🔎 |
| Bill Wolsing | 🔎 |
| Brendan Authier | 🔎 |
| Brent DeNure | 🔎 |
| Chris Young | 🔎 |
| Dave Brundritt | 🔎 |
| David Hyatt | 🔎 |
| Jason Debuck | 🔎 |
| Jim Blake | 🔎 |
| Loree Bailey | 🔎 |
| Mark Childs | 🔎 |
| Steven Burritt | 🔎 |
| Victoria Stewart | 🔎 |
| Zac Nicholson | 🔎 |
Councillor North West Chatham — Ward 6
| Alysson Storey Incumbent Elected 2022 · Councillor, Ward 6 Chatham | 🔎 |
| Ben Labadie | 🔎 |
| Bonny Pigeon Ran 2022 · Councillor, Ward 6 Chatham | 🔎 |
| Dave Palmer | 🔎 |
| F. Brian Machado | 🔎 |
| Jeff Comiskey | 🔎 |
| Karen Montgomery | 🔎 |
| Marc Westerman | 🔎 |
| Sheila Moir-Martin | 🔎 |
Councillor North East Chatham — Ward 7
| Amy Finn Incumbent Elected 2022 · Councillor, Ward 6 Chatham | 🔎 |
| Dale VanDusen | 🔎 |
| Doug Robbins | 🔎 |
| Dustin (Duddee) Gawne | 🔎 |
| Dustin Ryan | 🔎 |
| Jason Reynolds | 🔎 |
| Jonathan Meriano | 🔎 |
| Karen Robinet | 🔎 |
| Larry Hutchins | 🔎 |
| Marc King | 🔎 |
| Marjorie Crew Incumbent Elected 2022 · Councillor, Ward 6 Chatham | 🔎 |
| Michael Fife | 🔎 |
| Michael Gibbons Ran 2022 · Councillor, Ward 6 Chatham | 🔎 |
| Penelope Duchesne | 🔎 |
| Rick Hottot | 🔎 |
| Steve Adkins | 🔎 |
| Steve Kenney | 🔎 |
Councillor South Chatham — Ward 8
| Andy Fisher Ran 2022 · Mayor (9.9%) | 🔎 |
| Brock McGregor Incumbent Elected 2022 · Councillor, Ward 6 Chatham | 🔎 |
| Bruce Caldwell | 🔎 |
| Conor Allin Incumbent Elected 2022 · Councillor, Ward 6 Chatham | 🔎 |
| Cynthia Côté | 🔎 |
| John Duquette | 🔎 |
| Luke Van Der Vliet | 🔎 |
| Paulo Graciano | 🔎 |
| Rick Nicholls | 🔎 |
| Ryan Drouillard | 🔎 |
| Sandra Dorner | 🔎 |
| Scott Thompson | 🔎 |
| Stephani Shill | 🔎 |
🗞 On the radar — local coverage
- Advance voting options for the municipal election in Chatham-Kent
- CK VOTES: Chatham-Kent candidates debate strong-mayors powers
- Personal experience prompts April Colby to run for Chatham-Kent mayor
- Eighty-six candidates seek seats on restructured Chatham-Kent council
- Full 2026 Chatham-Kent Municipal Election candidates list finalized, as nomination period ends
- See who’s running for Chatham-Kent council
- Q&A: Randy Hope, Candidate for Mayor, Chatham-Kent
- Chatham-Kent steps up campaign sign bylaw enforcement as complaints fly
📊 2022 in review
Mayor
✅ Darrin Canniff17,981 votes · 75.1%
William Pickard3,588 votes · 15.0%
Andy Fisher2,364 votes · 9.9%
Councillor, Ward 1 West Kent
✅ Melissa Harrigan1,399 votes ·
✅ Lauren Anderson1,331 votes ·
Sandy Maynard718 votes ·
David Serednicki354 votes ·
Councillor, Ward 2 South Kent
✅ Anthony Ceccacci3,214 votes ·
✅ Trevor Thompson2,909 votes ·
✅ Ryan Doyle2,083 votes ·
Mary Clare Latimer2,082 votes ·
Mike Walker1,151 votes ·
Councillor, Ward 3 East Kent
✅ Steve Pinsonneault2,049 votes ·
✅ John Wright1,727 votes ·
Moréna McDonald1,161 votes ·
Matt Lamarche315 votes ·
Martin Fisher216 votes ·
Councillor, Ward 4 North Kent
✅ Jamie McGrail1,506 votes ·
✅ Rhonda Jubenville1,046 votes ·
Aaron Neaves765 votes ·
Jim Konecny631 votes ·
Jason Sayer520 votes ·
Scott Kilbride426 votes ·
Dennis Fox266 votes ·
Steven Scott215 votes ·
Councillor, Ward 5 Wallaceburg
✅ Aaron Hall0 votes ·
✅ Carmen McGregor0 votes ·
Councillor, Ward 6 Chatham
✅ Brock McGregor5,329 votes ·
✅ Michael Bondy5,146 votes ·
✅ Conor Allin5,095 votes ·
✅ Marjorie Crew5,056 votes ·
✅ Alysson Storey4,776 votes ·
✅ Amy Finn3,900 votes ·
Carson Warrener3,890 votes ·
Derek Robertson3,844 votes ·
Karen Kirkwood-Whyte3,487 votes ·
Larry Vellinga2,693 votes ·
Dava Robichaud2,087 votes ·
Sheila M. Martin1,937 votes ·
Sources: official candidate listing · 2022 certified results