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Election
2026 Municipal and School Board Election
The next municipal election will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026 (Voting Day). At its Regular Meeting held on March 4, 2026, the Township of Hornepayne Council voted unanimously in favour of a traditional in-person election with paper ballots and manual counting. Read the Staff Report.
On Voting Day, Hornepayne voters will elect the following offices:
- One (1) Mayor
- Four (4) Councillors (at-large)
- School Board Trustee
The Municipal Election is October 26, 2026. Prepare yourself to vote.
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View the certified candidates seeking election for Municipal Council and School Board Trustee positions.
2026 Municipal Election Results
The Township of Hornepayne’s official certified results for the 2026 Municipal Election, held on October 26, 2026, are now available.
Hornepayne residents made their voices heard: 447 of 838 eligible electors cast a ballot, resulting in a voter turnout of 53.34%.
Certified Results
Mayor
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage of Votes Cast |
| Cheryl Fort — Elected | 252 | 56.38% |
| Paul Stewart | 183 | 40.94% |
| Paul James Martin | 7 | 1.57% |
Councillor
The four candidates receiving the highest number of votes were elected.
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage of Votes Cast |
| Peter Kistemaker — Elected | 291 | 65.10% |
| Belinda Kistemaker — Elected | 279 | 62.42% |
| Drago Stefanic — Elected | 265 | 59.28% |
| Seepana Goutham — Elected | 263 | 58.84% |
| Jon Peroff | 192 | 42.95% |
| Lisa Stewart | 159 | 35.57% |
| Michael O’Keefe | 147 | 32.89% |
Note: Percentages are based on the total number of ballots cast. Some voters may not have selected a candidate in every race, and electors could vote for up to four Councillor candidates. Therefore, percentages may not add up to 100%.
Election Documents
Certificate of Election Results
Contact Us
If you have any questions or are looking for additional information on the 2026 Election, please contact clerk@hornepayne.ca or call 807-868-2020 x202.
Township of Hornepayne
68 Front Street
P.O. Box 370
Hornepayne, ON P0M 1Z0
Ph: (807) 868-2020
Fax: (807) 868-2787
info@hornepayne.ca