Election Results
Certified Election Results
The results of the 2026 Municipal Election have been certified by the Clerk. The official Certificate of Election Results is dated October 27, 2026.
Election Summary
| Total Votes Cast | Voter Turnout |
| 2713 | 34.2% |
Mayor
One position to be filled
| Name | Votes | Percentage |
| Matt Young | 1333 | 50.3% |
| Tim Withey | 713 | 26.9% |
| Charles Cooper | 605 | 22.8% |
District Councillor (Franklin/Sinclair Ward)
One position to be filled
| Name | Votes | Percentage |
| Rick Brooks | 814 | 61.7% |
| John Crowley | 505 | 38.3% |
District Councillor (Ridout/Mclean Ward)
One position to be filled
| Name | Result |
| Robert Lacroix | Acclaimed |
Councillor (Franklin Ward)
One position to be filled
| Name | Votes | Percentage |
| Linda Boothby | 947 | 95.5% |
|
Earl Earl |
45 | 4.5% |
Note: Earl Earl withdrew after the close of nominations. As a result, his name remained on the ballot and votes cast for him are reflected in the election results.
Councillor (Sinclair/Finlayson Ward)
| Name | Result |
| Sarah Roberts | Acclaimed |
Councillor (Ridout Ward)
One position to be filled
| Name | Votes | Percentage |
| George Anderson | 264 | 56.2% |
| Mike Jefford | 206 | 43.8% |
Councillor (Mclean Ward)
One position to be filled
| Name | Votes | Percentage |
| Michael Mahovlich | 388 | 56.1% |
| Glen Maynard | 304 | 43.9% |
Trustee, Trillium Lakelands District School Board (English Public)
One position to be filled
(See the Town of Huntsville for final results)
| Name | Votes | Percentage |
| Elizabeth Purcell | 1353 | 65.3% |
| Bruce Reain | 720 | 34.7% |
Trustee, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (English Separate)
One position to be filled
(See the Town of Bracebridge for final results)
| Name | Result |
| Joshua Boutotte | Acclaimed |
Trustee, French Language Public District School Board (French Public)
One position to be filled
(See the Municipality of East Ferris for final results)
| Name | Result |
| Bruce Cazabon | Acclaimed |
Trustee, French Language Separate District School Board (French Separate)
One position to be filled
(See the City of Barrie for final results)
| Name | Votes | Percentage |
| Donald Blais | 2 | 100% |
| Innocent LeGrand | 0 | 0.00% |
Questions?
Election Information
Township of Lake of Bays
1012 Dwight Beach Rd, Dwight, ON
Tel: 705-635-2272 Ext. 1236
