The field of candidates for the 2026 Municipality of Chatham-Kent Election is filling up by the day.
In Ward 1, a former Councillor filed his papers on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Mark Authier will be seeking a third term on Council representing South West Kent.
Michael Bond is running in Ward 1 as well, after filing on Friday.
Chad Carnie joined the race in Ward 2 – South East Kent.
Matthew Pietens filed his papers and is running in Ward 3 – North East Kent.
Ben Labadie is running in Ward 6 – North West Chatham, while Sandra Dorner, John Duquette, Stephani Shill, and Scott Thompson are all running in Ward 8 – South Chatham.
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The nomination period opened May 1 and will run until Aug. 21, 2026, at 2 p.m.
For more information or to book an appointment, residents can contact the municipal clerk’s office at 519-360-1998 or email ckelection@chatham-kent.ca.
More details can be found, here.
