Ottawa
Partial coverageWho's running in the 2026 municipal election. This page lists every race and candidate we know of; full side-by-side positions are being researched.
62 races · type to filter
Mayor
14 candidates · 1 seat
- Alex Lawson — Alex Lawson’s campaign website, opens in a new tab
- Ali Shayvard
- Amjad Ali Syed
- Bernard Couchman
- Geoff Nicholas
- Jacob Solomon
- Jeff Leiper — Jeff Leiper’s campaign website, opens in a new tab
- Josh Rachlis
- Mark Sutcliffe — Mark Sutcliffe’s campaign website, opens in a new tabElected (official result)
- Neil Saravanamuttoo — Neil Saravanamuttoo’s campaign website, opens in a new tab
- Peter Westaway
- Queen Divine Priya Amber Bakshi
- Suraj Harish — Suraj Harish’s campaign website, opens in a new tab
- Zed Chebib
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
Council
7 candidates
- Barbara Daniela Gandolfo
- Bob Bell
- Matt LuloffElected (official result)
- Mazhar Choudhry
- Sherif Rizk
- Tammie Trellert
- Yvette Ashiri
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
5 candidates
- Ahmed Rashid
- Ayub Omar
- Donna Dickson
- Jessica BradleyElected (official result)
- John Redins
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
3 candidates
- Cathryne Milburn
- Coreen Corcoran
- Tim TierneyElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
Ward 12 Rideau-Vanier Councillor
Candidate list only6 candidates
- Brian Paquette
- Eric Smith
- Julie Fiala Chartrand
- Lyra Evans
- Michael Karl Sewanaku
- Stéphanie PlanteElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
2 candidates
- Peter J. Karwacki
- Rawlson KingElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
5 candidates
- Ariel TrosterElected (official result)
- Dillon Anderson
- Michael Tay
- Nicholas Gollé
- Robert Dekker
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
Ward 15 Kitchissippi Councillor
Candidate list only4 candidates
- Brian Innes
- Joanne ChianelloElected (official result)
- Subhir Uppal
- Xavier Commerford
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
Ward 16 River Councillor
Positions loaded1 candidate · acclaimed
- Riley BrockingtonAcclaimedElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
3 candidates
- Farah Gulzar
- Jaac Doduck
- Shawn MenardElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
5 candidates
- Derek McSweeney
- Elsa Niyongabo
- Marty CarrElected (official result)
- Muhyadin Omar Barkhat
- Tressy El-Hawi
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
Ward 19 Orléans South-Navan Councillor
Candidate list only2 candidates
- Catherine KittsElected (official result)
- Jason Wing
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
3 candidates
- David Purchase
- Jenna Jessop
- Laura DudasElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
2 candidates
- Bruce Anthony Faulkner
- Isabelle SkalskiElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
Ward 21 Rideau-Jock Councillor
Candidate list only1 candidate · acclaimed
- David BrownAcclaimedElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
2 candidates
- Muyiwa Ojo
- Steve DesrochesElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
4 candidates
- Allan Hubley
- Erin CoffinElected (official result)
- Megan Strazds-Esenbergs
- Sam Bhalesar
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
5 candidates
- Ahmed Alsabaawi
- Jules Ruhinda
- Wilson LoElected (official result)
- Yoosaf Melparamba
- Zahy A Adam
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
Ward 3 Barrhaven West Councillor
Candidate list only3 candidates
- David HillElected (official result)
- Donna Blackburn
- Jeff Balys
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
3 candidates
- Cathy CurryElected (official result)
- James Murchison
- Rob Millan
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
3 candidates
- Christine Harrison
- Clarke KellyElected (official result)
- Dylan Nose
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
9 candidates
- Chelsea WaltonElected (official result)
- Devin Michael Fitzgerald O'Brien
- Kevin Hua
- Mani Sharma
- Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful
- Paul Meek
- Sheetal Narwal
- Tanya Hein
- Theresa Qadri
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
3 candidates
- Butch Moore
- Spencer Radford
- Theresa KavanaghElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
2 candidates
- Laine JohnsonElected (official result)
- Malloum Abakar
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
4 candidates
- Anna Ielo-Tal
- Brandon Ly
- Cole Fraser Jones
- Sean DevineElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
School board
CECCE Trustee Zone 10
Candidate list only2 candidates
- Isabelle GervaisElected (official result)
- Valérie Chinan Assoi
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
CECCE Trustee Zone 11
Candidate list only1 candidate · acclaimed
- André J. ThibodeauAcclaimedElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
CECCE Trustee Zone 4
Candidate list only2 candidates
- Jolène Savoie-DayElected (official result)
- Laurentine Mouchingam Mefire Nguwuo' Petuenju'
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
CECCE Trustee Zone 5
Candidate list only2 candidates
- André Djomamessi
- Joy NehmeElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
CECCE Trustee Zone 6
Candidate list only4 candidates
- David Elisma
- Jaycob Jacques
- Michel CharronElected (official result)
- Samtou Tchamdja
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
CECCE Trustee Zone 7
Candidate list only2 candidates
- Edouard Marava
- Robert RainbothElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
CECCE Trustee Zone 8
Candidate list only1 candidate · acclaimed
- Dan BoudriaAcclaimedElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
CECCE Trustee Zone 9
Candidate list only1 candidate · acclaimed
- Johanne LacombeAcclaimedElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
CEPEO Trustee Zone 10
Candidate list only2 candidates
- Mathieu FleuryElected (official result)
- Réda Lounis
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
CEPEO Trustee Zone 11
Candidate list only2 candidates
- Abdelhakim Messaoudi
- Jacinthe MarcilElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
CEPEO Trustee Zone 12
Candidate list only2 candidates
- Nevalette Zayet
- Samia Ouled AliElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
CEPEO Trustee Zone 6
Candidate list only3 candidates
- Marc RoyElected (official result)
- Marthe Foka
- Michelle Petersen
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
CEPEO Trustee Zone 7
Candidate list only2 candidates
- Musset Pierre-JérômeElected (official result)
- Soukaina Boutiyeb
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
CEPEO Trustee Zone 8
Candidate list only3 candidates
- Abdelkader Amar Berrahou
- Denis LabrècheElected (official result)
- Zenab Mustapha
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
CEPEO Trustee Zone 9
Candidate list only2 candidates
- Joël BeddowsElected (official result)
- Zakaria Iltireh
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
4 candidates
- Alykhan Abdulla
- Imrana Waraich
- John MacRaeElected (official result)
- Jon Flemming
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCDSB Trustee Zone 10
Candidate list only3 candidates
- Diana Mills
- Keelin PringnitzElected (official result)
- Shannon Boschy
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCDSB Trustee Zone 11
Candidate list only3 candidates
- Alan RiddellElected (official result)
- Brendan Ray
- Jason Glover
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCDSB Trustee Zone 12
Candidate list only2 candidates
- Cathy VarretteElected (official result)
- Rick Whitley
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCDSB Trustee Zone 2
Candidate list only2 candidates
- Julia ForteyElected (official result)
- Paul Crawford
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCDSB Trustee Zone 3
Candidate list only3 candidates
- Brenda AbramsonElected (official result)
- Daniel Pershick
- Kenneth (Kangwu) Xi
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCDSB Trustee Zone 4
Candidate list only2 candidates
- Benoit Massé
- Emily QuaileElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCDSB Trustee Zone 5
Candidate list only3 candidates
- Lara BremnerElected (official result)
- Natasha Lynn Mott
- Suzanne Lyon
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
4 candidates
- Chris Durrant
- Dean Rusland
- Jennifer MoroziukElected (official result)
- Scott Walker
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCDSB Trustee Zone 7
Candidate list only2 candidates
- Jennifer JennekensElected (official result)
- Sasha Clayton
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCDSB Trustee Zone 8
Candidate list only2 candidates
- Anthony Wong
- Rick BédardElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCDSB Trustee Zone 9
Candidate list only3 candidates
- Hilary ClausonElected (official result)
- Scott Dutrisac
- Sergio DeFranco
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCSB Trustee Zone 1
Candidate list only1 candidate · acclaimed
- Scott PhelanAcclaimedElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCSB Trustee Zone 10
Candidate list only2 candidates
- Cameron BonessoElected (official result)
- Cindy Desclouds-Simpson
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCSB Trustee Zone 2
Candidate list only1 candidate · acclaimed
- Sandra MooreAcclaimedElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCSB Trustee Zone 3
Candidate list only1 candidate · acclaimed
- Brian CoburnAcclaimedElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCSB Trustee Zone 4
Candidate list only2 candidates
- Greg Hopkins
- Spencer WarrenElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCSB Trustee Zone 5
Candidate list only1 candidate · acclaimed
- Joanne MacEwanAcclaimedElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCSB Trustee Zone 6
Candidate list only3 candidates
- Eugene MilitoElected (official result)
- Glen Armstrong
- Peter Chabursky
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCSB Trustee Zone 7
Candidate list only2 candidates
- Jeremy WittetElected (official result)
- Joshua Sargusingh
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCSB Trustee Zone 8
Candidate list only1 candidate · acclaimed
- Mark D MullanAcclaimedElected (official result)
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
OCSB Trustee Zone 9
Candidate list only2 candidates
- Danny ArraisElected (official result)
- Luka Luketic-Buyers
Candidate list source: ottawa.ca
181 candidates across 62 races, from official candidate lists. Races with published positions link straight to a side-by-side comparison from here; the rest show the candidate list until their positions are researched and imported.