| Name | Qualifying Address | Contact Information |
| Peter Leahy | 2936 Highway 28, Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 2H0 |
Phone: 705-750-5837 Email: PeterLeahyDD@gmail.com |
| J. Murray Jones | 892 South Street, Warsaw, ON K0L 3A0 |
Phone: 705-741-6679 Email: jmjwarsaw@gmail.com |
| Heather Watson | 802 Lynch's Rock Road, Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 2H0 |
Phone: 705-930-8037 Email: Hello@HeatherWatson.Me |
List of Certified Candidates & Candidate Information
List of Certified Candidates
The Official Lists of Certified Candidates and Acclaimed Candidates for the October 26, 2026 Municipal and School Board Election are provided below:
- List of Certified Candidates (Municipal and School Board)
- List of Acclaimed Candidates (School Board)
The List of Certified Candidates shows those candidates who have filed the necessary nomination papers, declarations and fees with the Township of Douro-Dummer Clerk's Office or in the case of School Board Nominations with the respective municipality who has been appointed the role of processing the nominations.
Certification of Candidates occurred following the closing of nominations at 2:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026, and was completed on August 24, 2026 by 4:00 p.m.
Please note: Certified Candidates identified what information they would like to appear on the Township's website. Links to election websites and social media do not constitute an endorsement or contribution to any Candidate by the Clerk or the Township of Douro-Dummer. The Clerk nor the Township of Douro-Dummer reviews, endorses or approves any external sites nor are we responsible for their content.
| Name | Qualifying Address | Contact Information |
| Harold Nelson | 647 Third Line Douro, Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 2H0 |
Phone: 705-875-7457 Email: haroldnelson1963@gmail.com |
| Samantha Turner | 330 Clifford Road, Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 3A0 |
Phone: 705-761-8641 Email: samfordourodummer@gmail.com |
| Melissa Webster |
Phone: 647-217-0545 Email: maddison@lakeheadu.ca |
| Name | Qualifying Address | Contact Information |
| David France | 1023 County Road 6, Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 3A0 |
Phone: 705-760-5469 Email: df14cbs@gmail.com |
| April Hope | 380 Douro Seventh Line, Douro-Dummer, ON K9J 6Y1 |
Phone: 705-872-7887 Email: aprilghope@gmail.com |
| Marilyn Turton | 1008 Ivandale Road, Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 2H0 |
Phone: 705-808-0265 Email: marilynturtondd@gmail.com |
| Thomas (Tom) Watt | 1388 County Road 4, Warsaw, ON K0L 3A0 |
Home Phone: 705-652-5083 Cell Phone: 705-927-4827 Email: tom.watt@bell.net |
| Name | Qualifying Address | Contact Information |
| Ray Johnston | 562 Douro Fifth Line, Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 2H0 |
Home phone: 705-930-1458 |
| Rob Lyall |
Phone: 647-226-1285 Email: robert.lyall310571@gmail.com |
|
| Sandra Vaughan | 1167 Grier Drive, Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 2H0 |
Phone: 705-313-0985 Email: sandra.vaughan2026@yahoo.com |
| Name | Qualifying Address | Contact Information |
| Jane Cooper | 275 Clifford Road, Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 3A0 |
Email: jacoop8492@gmail.com |
| Nadine Ellis-Maffei | 1143 Rock Road, Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 3A0 |
Phone: 249-353-3213 Email: nellismaffei@gmail.com |
|
Regan James |
Phone: 705-872-2341 Email: backwoodsgang779@gmail.com |
|
| Terry Little | 2160 Howard Drive, Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 2H0 |
Phone: 705-868-1299 Email: tlittle@hotmail.ca |
Trustee, English Public School Board
| Name | Qualifying Address | Contact Information |
| Angela Lloyd - Acclaimed | 671 Third Line, Otonabee-South Monaghan, ON K0L 1B0 |
Phone: 705-939-6967 Email: alloyd671@gmail.com |
Trustee, English Separate School Board
| Name | Qualifying Address | Contact Information |
| Aaron Dorris |
Phone: 705-772-4085 |
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| Jennifer Leahy |
Phone: 705-761-1806 Email: jleahy1963@gmail.com
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| Edward Leerdam | 264 Bass Lake Road, Trent Lakes, ON K0M 1A0 |
Phone: 416-453-4472 Email: fishineddie@gmail.com |
Trustee, French Public School Board
| Name | Qualifying Address | Contact Information |
| Erik Lapointe - Acclaimed | 74 Dreyer Drive, Ajax, ON L1S 1J5 |
Phone: 438-580-8134 Email: eriklapointe@gmail.com |
Trustee, French Separate School Board
| Name | Qualifying Address | Contact Information |
| Marcellin Kwilu Mondo - Acclaimed | 37 Beer Cres, Ajax ON L1S 0A4 |
Email: conseillermarcellin@gmail.com Phone: 289-923-1869 |
Candidate Information
To run for the office of Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor or School Board Trustee you must file Nomination Papers.
- Until you file your Nomination Papers, you cannot raise or spend any money on your campaign.
- Candidates running for the position of Mayor, Deputy Mayor or Councillor must also provide at least 25 endorsement signatures from eligible electors using the prescribed form.
Nominations may be filed by candidates from May 1, 2026 to August 20, 2026, between Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
To be eligible to run in a municipal election, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a citizen of the country
- Be a resident of the municipality (or meet local residency/property requirements)
- Not be legally disqualified from holding public office
- Submit the required nomination forms and fees before the deadlines
- Mayor
- Deputy Mayor
- Councillor at Large
- Councillor, Ward 1 (Douro Ward)
- Councillor, Ward 2 (Dummer Ward)
Candidate Roles — During the Campaign Period
During the Campaign:
- Register as a candidate with the municipality
- Promote their platform and ideas
- Engage with residents through events, social media, and canvassing
- Participate in debates and public forums
- Follow election finance and advertising rules
- Attend Township Council Meetings
- Vote on Township by-laws and policies
- Help set budgets and local tax rates
- Represent the interests of residents
- Work on community planning and local services
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