Town • Simcoe County

Town of New Tecumseth

Official candidate pools, contested ward races, voting methods, and school board trustee elections for the October 26, 2026 municipal vote in Town of New Tecumseth.

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Next Election Day Monday, October 26, 2026
Voting Method Hybrid (Net/Paper)
Contested Races 16 Contested Offices
Candidate Pool 29 Candidates
Electorate ~34,000 Electors
Provincial Riding Simcoe—Grey
Next Provincial Vote Scheduled General Election
Upcoming October 26, 2026 Election

2026 Municipal & School Board Candidate Races

Candidates running for all offices in Town of New Tecumseth. Browse candidate pools below (listed in alphabetical order by last name):

Voting Method: Hybrid: Internet voting plus advance in-person paper ballots with tabulators
29 Certified Candidates • 16 Contested Offices
👑 Head of Council (1 to be elected)

Head of Council (Mayor)

Chief executive officer and head of council for Town of New Tecumseth. 1 to be elected.

3 Candidates
👥 Municipal Council (1 to be elected)

Deputy Mayor

Deputy Head of Council and Simcoe County Council representative for Town of New Tecumseth. 1 to be elected.

2 Candidates
Deputy Mayor
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Marc Biss

Sitting Ward 5 Councillor

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👥 Municipal Council (1 to be elected)

Ward 1 Councillor

Represents Ward 1 on Town of New Tecumseth Council. 1 to be elected.

2 Candidates
Incumbent Ward 1 Councillor
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Chris Rapin

Sitting Ward 1 Councillor

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👥 Municipal Council (1 to be elected)

Ward 2 Councillor

Represents Ward 2 on Town of New Tecumseth Council. 1 to be elected.

2 Candidates
Incumbent Ward 2 Councillor
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Wendy Gabrek

Sitting Ward 2 Councillor

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👥 Municipal Council (1 to be elected)

Ward 3 Councillor

Represents Ward 3 on Town of New Tecumseth Council. 1 to be elected.

2 Candidates
👥 Municipal Council (1 to be elected)

Ward 4 Councillor

Represents Ward 4 on Town of New Tecumseth Council. 1 to be elected.

2 Candidates
Incumbent Ward 4 Councillor
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Alan Masters

Sitting Ward 4 Councillor

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👥 Municipal Council (1 to be elected)

Ward 5 Councillor

Represents Ward 5 on Town of New Tecumseth Council. 1 to be elected.

2 Candidates
Ward 5 Councillor
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Nicole Cox

Sitting Ward 6 Councillor

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👥 Municipal Council (1 to be elected)

Ward 6 Councillor

Represents Ward 6 on Town of New Tecumseth Council. 1 to be elected.

4 Candidates
👥 Municipal Council (1 to be elected)

Ward 7 Councillor

Represents Ward 7 on Town of New Tecumseth Council. 1 to be elected.

3 Candidates
Ward 7 Councillor
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Andrea Jacks

Sitting Ward 8 Councillor

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👥 Municipal Council (1 to be elected)

Ward 8 Councillor

Represents Ward 8 on Town of New Tecumseth Council. 1 to be elected.

1 Candidate
Incumbent Ward 8 Councillor
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Andrea Jacks

Sitting Ward 8 Councillor

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🏫 School Board (1 to be elected)

School Board Trustee – SCDSB (New Tecumseth)

English Public school board trustee representing New Tecumseth. 1 to be elected.

1 Candidate
Incumbent Trustee
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Sarah Beitz

Sitting SCDSB Trustee (New Tecumseth)

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🏫 School Board (1 to be elected)

School Board Trustee – SMCDSB (Town of New Tecumseth)

English Catholic school board trustee representing Town of New Tecumseth. 1 to be elected.

1 Candidate
Incumbent Trustee
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Janice Hutchison

Sitting SMCDSB Trustee (Town of New Tecumseth)

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🏫 School Board (1 to be elected)

School Board Trustee – SMCDSB (Town of New Tecumseth)

English Catholic school board trustee representing Town of New Tecumseth. 1 to be elected.

1 Candidate
Incumbent Trustee
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Essa

Sitting SMCDSB Trustee (Town of New Tecumseth)

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🏫 School Board (1 to be elected)

School Board Trustee – SMCDSB (Town of New Tecumseth)

English Catholic school board trustee representing Town of New Tecumseth. 1 to be elected.

1 Candidate
Incumbent Trustee
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Adjala-Tosorontio)

Sitting SMCDSB Trustee (Town of New Tecumseth)

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🏫 School Board (1 to be elected)

School Board Trustee – CSV (French Public)

Conseil scolaire Viamonde trustee covering Sector 5 (Simcoe County). 1 to be elected.

1 Candidate
Incumbent Trustee
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Éric Lapointe

Sitting CSV Trustee (Région de Simcoe, Muskoka et Grey)

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🏫 School Board (1 to be elected)

School Board Trustee – MonAvenir (French Catholic)

Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir trustee covering Sector 4 (Simcoe County). 1 to be elected.

1 Candidate
Incumbent Trustee
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Claire Thibideau

Sitting MonAvenir Trustee (Région de Simcoe et Muskoka)

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Outgoing Council Term Reference (2022–2026)

Sitting municipal officials serving until the new 2026–2030 term takes office on November 15, 2026:

Mayor

Richard Norcross

Mayor of New Tecumseth

Deputy Mayor

Stephanie MacLellan

Deputy Mayor of New Tecumseth

Ward 1

Chris Rapin

Ward 1 Councillor

Ward 2

Wendy Gabrek

Ward 2 Councillor

Ward 3

Paul Foster

Ward 3 Councillor

Ward 4

Alan Masters

Ward 4 Councillor

Ward 5

Marc Biss

Ward 5 Councillor

Ward 6

Nicole Cox

Ward 6 Councillor

Ward 7

Shira Harrison McIntyre

Ward 7 Councillor

Ward 8

Andrea Jacks

Ward 8 Councillor

School Board Trustees Representing Town of New Tecumseth

Elected on the municipal ballot by school board supporters:

School Board Type Elected Trustee
Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) English Public Sarah Beitz (New Tecumseth)
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) English Catholic Janice Hutchison (New Tecumseth, Essa, Adjala-Tosorontio)
Conseil scolaire Viamonde (CSV) French Public Éric Lapointe
Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir French Catholic Claire Thibideau
Municipal Office: 24 Tupper Street West, Alliston, ON L9R 1H2
Phone: 705-435-3900 • Clerk: [email protected]
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Provincial Representation

Legislative Assembly of Ontario (Queen's Park)

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Voters in Town of New Tecumseth vote for a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) in the Simcoe—Grey electoral district.

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Sitting MPP (Progressive Conservative)

Brian Saunderson

Minister of Sport

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