Pelham Certifies Results for the 2026 Election


Pelham Certifies Results for the 2026 Election

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 27, 2026

Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham Clerk, as of Tuesday, October 27, 2026, has certified the results of the 2026 municipal election. Thank you to everyone who ran this year and all of those in the community who voted. 

The Town of Pelham's next Council is:

Mayor: Marvin Junkin

Ward One Councillors: Bryce Brunarski and Kevin Ker

Ward Two Councillors: Brian Eckhardt and John Wink

Ward Three Councillors: Robert (Bob) Hildebrandt and Shellee Niznik

The Municipal Election saw 6,811 votes across Pelham, equating to a 38.93% voter turnout. Of the votes submitted, 2,679 were cast through the new online voting system.

In Ward One, with 6,028 electors, 2,265 votes were cast.  Ward Two, with 5,746 electors, had 2,329 votes cast. Ward Three, with 5,720 electors, had 2,217 votes cast. 

Council will be sworn in and take their oath of office on November 18, 2026, with Council's first meeting on December 2, 2026. In the coming months, Council will collaboratively develop a new strategic plan that includes information on the goals, objectives, and priorities for the upcoming Council term. 

Additional information, including the official signed summary of election results, can be viewed at www.pelham.ca/election.

 

 

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