City of Barrie
Official candidate pools, contested ward races, voting methods, and school board trustee elections for the October 26, 2026 municipal vote in City of Barrie.
Explore provincial representation in Queen's Park, riding boundaries, sitting MPPs, and local municipal councils for City of Barrie.
Head of Council (Mayor)
Chief executive officer and head of council for City of Barrie. 1 to be elected.
Ward 1 Councillor
Represents Ward 1 on City of Barrie Council. 1 to be elected.
Ward 2 Councillor
Represents Ward 2 on City of Barrie Council. 1 to be elected.
Ward 3 Councillor
Represents Ward 3 on City of Barrie Council. 1 to be elected.
Ward 4 Councillor
Represents Ward 4 on City of Barrie Council. 1 to be elected.
Ward 5 Councillor
Represents Ward 5 on City of Barrie Council. 1 to be elected.
Ward 6 Councillor
Represents Ward 6 on City of Barrie Council. 1 to be elected.
Ward 7 Councillor
Represents Ward 7 on City of Barrie Council. 1 to be elected.
Ward 8 Councillor
Represents Ward 8 on City of Barrie Council. 1 to be elected.
Ward 9 Councillor
Represents Ward 9 on City of Barrie Council. 1 to be elected.
Ward 10 Councillor
Represents Ward 10 on City of Barrie Council. 1 to be elected.
School Board Trustee – SCDSB (Wards 1–3)
English Public school board trustee representing Wards 1–3. 1 to be elected.
School Board Trustee – SCDSB (Wards 4–6)
English Public school board trustee representing Wards 4–6. 1 to be elected.
School Board Trustee – SCDSB (Wards 7–10)
English Public school board trustee representing Wards 7–10. 1 to be elected.
School Board Trustee – SMCDSB (Wards 1–5)
English Catholic school board trustee representing Wards 1–5. 1 to be elected.
School Board Trustee – SMCDSB (Wards 6–10)
English Catholic school board trustee representing Wards 6–10. 1 to be elected.
School Board Trustee – CSV (French Public)
Conseil scolaire Viamonde trustee covering Sector 5 (Simcoe County). 1 to be elected.
School Board Trustee – MonAvenir (French Catholic)
Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir trustee covering Sector 4 (Simcoe County). 1 to be elected.
Outgoing Council Term Reference (2022–2026)
Sitting municipal officials serving until the new 2026–2030 term takes office on November 15, 2026:
Alex Nuttall
Mayor of Barrie
Robert Thomson
Deputy Mayor (Ward 5)
Clare Riepma
Ward 1 Councillor
Craig Nixon
Ward 2 Councillor
Ann-Marie Kungl
Ward 3 Councillor
Amy Courser
Ward 4 Councillor
Robert Thomson
Ward 5 Councillor (Deputy Mayor)
Nigussie Nigussie
Ward 6 Councillor
Gary Harvey
Ward 7 Councillor
Jim Harris
Ward 8 Councillor
Sergio Morales
Ward 9 Councillor
Bryn Hamilton
Ward 10 Councillor
School Board Trustees Representing City of Barrie
Elected on the municipal ballot by school board supporters:
| School Board | Type | Elected Trustee |
|---|---|---|
| Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) | English Public | Lynn Strachan (Wards 1–3), Dana Powell (Wards 4–6), Lisa-Marie Wilson (Wards 7–10) |
| Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) | English Catholic | Susan van Amelsvoort (Wards 1–5), Maria Hardie (Wards 6–10) |
| Conseil scolaire Viamonde (CSV) | French Public | Éric Lapointe (Secteur 5) |
| Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French Catholic | Claire Thibideau (Secteur 4) |
Voters in City of Barrie vote for a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) in the Barrie—Innisfil & Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte electoral district.
Andrea Khanjin
Minister of Red Tape Reduction
📍 20 Bell Farm Road, Unit 5, Barrie, ON L4M 6E4 • 📞 705-722-0575
Candidates & Representatives Profiled for this Area
Stephen Ciesielski
Provincial Candidate (2025)
📍 Barrie—Innisfil
Lynn Dollin
Head of Council & County Councillor
📍 Barrie—Innisfil
Doug Downey
Attorney General of Ontario
📍 Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte
Tim Grant
Provincial Candidate (2025)
📍 Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte
Andrew Harrigan
Provincial Candidate (2025)
📍 Barrie—Innisfil
Andrea Khanjin
Minister of Red Tape Reduction
📍 Barrie—Innisfil
Tracey Lapham
Provincial Candidate (2025)
📍 Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte
Dane Lee
Provincial Candidate (2025)
📍 Barrie—Innisfil
Alex Nuttall
Mayor of Barrie
📍 Barrie—Innisfil / Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte
Susan van Amelsvoort
Trustee, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB)
📍 Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte
Lisa-Marie Wilson
Trustee, Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB)
📍 Barrie—Innisfil
Dr. Rose Zacharias
Provincial Candidate (2025)
📍 Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte