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Unofficial List of Candidates for the 2026 Municipal Election

Form KL03

Below is a list of unofficial candidates who have filed nomination paperwork with the Kawartha Lakes Office of the City Clerk. Certification of candidates will occur following 2:00pm on August 21, 2026 when nominations close. Candidates are listed in order of nomination filing date/time.

Please Note: Candidates specifically identify what contact information they want to appear on the City's website. Links to election to election websites and social media do not constitute an endorsement or contribution to any candidate. Full candidate information and paperwork may be viewed in person at the Office of the City Clerk during regular office hours during the Municipal Election as per Section 88(5) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. Any candidate who filed nomination paperwork that has not been certified will receive notice of the nomination rejection on form KL04. A copy of this notice will be supplied to all candidates for the same office.

First Name

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Ron

Ashmore

1435 Highway 36, Dunsford, ON K0M1L0

705-934-2223

ashmore@nexicom.net

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Pat

Warren

 

 

mpcwarren@gmail.com

 

Terry

Blackmore

Burnt River

705-241-8286

terrylblackmore@hotmail.com

 

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Mark

Doble

 

 

doblema@sympatico.ca

 

Christopher

Rinella

253 Princess Elizabeth Cres. Lindsay, ON K9V1P2

416-579-0628

christopher@christopherrinella.com

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Charles

McDonald

33 Maple Cres. Lindsay, ON K9V2R8

705-878-2361

cm.mcdonald@sympatic.ca

 

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Ashley

Ferreira

Janetville, ON L0B1K0

905-999-6688

ashleyferreira.w6w8@gmail.com

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Colleen

Wilcox

 

705-340-1836

 

 

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 *Registration Forms may be inspected in person at City Hall, 26 Francis Street, Lindsay ON

Frequently Asked Questions

The municipality cannot host all candidates debates to maintain political neutrality during the Municipal Election.

The Municipal Elections Act, 1996 does not require candidate debates to be held, and the municipal clerk is not responsible for organizing meetings or debates. Debates can be organized by community groups, media outlets, candidates or any other interested persons. 

In the event of a public debate hosted by a community service group, a facility on municipal property may be offered as the venue at the discretion of the Facilities Booking Clerk, provided that:

  1. All registered candidates (within the specified office of election for the debate) are invited to attend.
  2. Distribution of campaign literature (such as flyers, brochures, or business cards) at the event is kept at a modest, controlled manner.
  3. Large posters, banners, election signs, buttons, giveaways, and campaign clothing and merchandise sales are not permitted.
  4. Campaign literature shall be permitted only for candidates within the office for which the debate is being held (e.g., a Mayoral candidate may not distribute literature at a Ward 3 debate).

The above limitations apply only where a debate is held at a facility on municipal property; debates held at other venues will be subject to any rules and requirements which may be established by the host.

Candidates provide consent to the Election Office as to what personal contact information that they prefer placed on the municipal website. Each candidate will have their own preference as to what information they would like displayed. Candidates may alter their contact information to be displayed on the website at any time during the campaign period.

Should an individual wish to see the filed nomination paperwork of a candidate, please contact the Election Office to schedule a visit to review the paperwork in person by calling 705-324-9411 ext. 1322.

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Contact Us

Kawartha Lakes 
P.O. Box 9000, 26 Francis Street
Lindsay, ON, K9V 5R8
Telephone: 705-324-9411
Toll free at 1-888-822-2225
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