Guelph, Ont., October 27, 2026 – Official results for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election are now available at guelph.ca.
The results include the races for mayor, councillors and school board trustees. A total of 44,298 voters cast ballots, representing a voter turnout of 36.37 per cent. Compared with 2022, the number of ballots cast increased by 51 per cent, while voter turnout rose by nearly nine percentage points, reflecting stronger participation in local government and civic decision-making
“I want to thank the residents who took the time to vote, the candidates who put their names forward and the election staff who made this process possible” said Tara Baker, chief administrative officer. “Congratulations to those elected to serve our community. I look forward to welcoming the incoming council and supporting its members as they begin their term.”
“Throughout the planning and delivery of this election, our priority was to provide a free, fair, accessible and secure voting process for all eligible voters,” said Dylan McMahon, city clerk. “Achieving that takes the commitment of many people, and I want to thank our election staff and poll workers for the care, preparation and professionalism they brought to this important work. From preparing voting locations and training election workers to supporting voters and verifying results, every step was designed to protect the integrity of the election and make voting as straightforward as possible.”
Next steps
The inaugural Council meeting will take place on November 16, 2026, when the mayor and councillors will take their oaths of office and begin the new term of Council.
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