Elections

The next municipal election will be held Monday, October 26, 2026. 

Register to vote or update your information on the voters' list

To add your name to the voters' list or update your information, please visit the Elections Ontario Portal. You will need one piece of ID that has both your name and Ontario home address.

Unofficial List of Candidates

Mayor

Name of Candidate
(in alphabetical order by first name)
Date Filed Contact Information
     
     
     

Deputy Mayor

Name of Candidate
(in alphabetical order by first name)
Date Filed Contact Information
     
     
     

Vice Deputy Mayor

Name of Candidate
(in alphabetical order by first name)
Date Filed Contact Information
     
     
     

Port Elgin Ward Councillor

Name of Candidate
(in alphabetical order by first name)
Date Filed Contact Information

Bud Halpin

May 13, 2026

Telephone: (519) 353-8898

Address: PO Box 1749, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0

Email: budhalpin@gmail.com 

     
     

Saugeen Ward Councillor

Name of Candidate
(in alphabetical order by first name)
Date Filed Contact Information
     
     
     

Southampton Ward Councillor

Name of Candidate
(in alphabetical order by first name)
Date Filed Contact Information
Cheryl Grace May 1, 2026

Telephone: (519) 389-7582 

Address: 225 Emerald Drive, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0 

Email: cherylgrace1@gmail.com 

Harry Mazmanian

May 12, 2026

Telephone: (519) 377-3013

Address: 142 Grenville Street South, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0 

Email: maz260@icloud.com 

John Divinski

May 4, 2026  

Telephone: (519) 385-0080 

Address: 115-383 McNabb Street, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0 

Email: jd@bmts.com 

     

School Trustee - Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board

Name of Candidate
(in alphabetical order by first name)
Date Filed Contact Information

Lucie Desbiens

May 4, 2026  

Address: 951 Wellington Street, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C3 

Email: ldesbiens1956@gmail.com 

     

French Language Public District School Board - Conseil Scolaire Viamonde

Please see the City of Barrie's 2026 Election Candidates List for an up-to-date list of Candidates (under School Boards Candidates > Member - Conseil Scolaire Viamonde).

French Language Separate School Board - Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence - Area 1

Please see the City of Sarnia's 2026 Unofficial List of Candidates for an up-to-date list of Candidates (under Trustee, Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence - French Separate School Board).

Getting to Know Local Government

Understanding how local government works helps voters make informed choices and helps candidates decide if running for office is right for them. Learning the basics like who does what and how decisions are made helps build stronger, more informed communities.

 

Contact Us

Town of Saugeen Shores
600 Tomlinson Drive, P.O. Box 820
Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0
Phone 519-832-2008
Toll Free 1-866-832-2008
Fax 519-832-2140