Township of Ramara
Official candidate pools, contested ward races, voting methods, and school board trustee elections for the October 26, 2026 municipal vote in Township of Ramara.
Explore provincial representation in Queen's Park, riding boundaries, sitting MPPs, and local municipal councils for Township of Ramara.
Head of Council (Mayor)
Chief executive officer and head of council for Township of Ramara. 1 to be elected.
Deputy Mayor
Deputy Head of Council and Simcoe County Council representative for Township of Ramara. 1 to be elected.
Ward 1 Councillor
Represents Ward 1 on Township of Ramara Council. 1 to be elected.
Ward 2 Councillor
Represents Ward 2 on Township of Ramara Council. 1 to be elected.
Ward 3 Councillor
Represents Ward 3 on Township of Ramara Council. 1 to be elected.
Ward 4 Councillor
Represents Ward 4 on Township of Ramara Council. 1 to be elected.
Ward 5 Councillor
Represents Ward 5 on Township of Ramara Council. 1 to be elected.
School Board Trustee – SCDSB (Township of Ramara)
English Public school board trustee representing Township of Ramara. 1 to be elected.
School Board Trustee – SCDSB (Township of Ramara)
English Public school board trustee representing Township of Ramara. 1 to be elected.
School Board Trustee – SCDSB (Township of Ramara)
English Public school board trustee representing Township of Ramara. 1 to be elected.
School Board Trustee – SMCDSB (Township of Ramara)
English Catholic school board trustee representing Township of Ramara. 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:
Basil Clarke
Mayor of Ramara & County Warden (2022–2026 Term; Not Seeking Re-election)
Keith Bell
Deputy Mayor of Ramara
David Snutch
Ward 1 Councillor
Jennifer Fisher
Ward 2 Councillor
Dana Tuju
Ward 3 Councillor
Joe Gough
Ward 4 Councillor
Sherri Bell
Ward 5 Councillor
School Board Trustees Representing Township of Ramara
Elected on the municipal ballot by school board supporters:
| School Board | Type | Elected Trustee |
|---|---|---|
| Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) | English Public | Jodi Lloyd (Orillia, Ramara, Severn) |
| Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) | English Catholic | Jill Colin |
| Conseil scolaire Viamonde (CSV) | French Public | Éric Lapointe |
| Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French Catholic | Claire Thibideau |
Voters in Township of Ramara vote for a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) in the Simcoe North electoral district.
Jill Dunlop
Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response
📍 575 West Street South, Unit 9, Orillia, ON L3V 5H4 • 📞 705-326-0313
Candidates & Representatives Profiled for this Area
Mason Ainsworth
Councillor Candidate (Ward 2, City of Orillia)
📍 Simcoe North
Walter Alvarez-Bardales
Provincial Candidate (2025)
📍 Simcoe North
Scott Anderson
Head of Council & County Councillor
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Mike Burkett
Head of Council & County Councillor
📍 Simcoe North
Chris Carr
Provincial Candidate (2025)
📍 Simcoe North
Basil Clarke
Warden of Simcoe County (2023–2024; Acclaimed for Second Term, 2025–2026)
📍 Simcoe North
Steve Clarke
Mayoral Candidate (City of Orillia)
📍 Simcoe North
Ted Crysler
Provincial Candidate (2025)
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Naomi Davison
Provincial Candidate (2026 By-Election)
📍 York—Simcoe
Mauro Di Giovanni
Mayoral Candidate (Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury)
📍 York—Simcoe
Jill Dunlop
Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response
📍 Simcoe North
David Evans
Head of Council & County Councillor
📍 Simcoe North
Leslie Farkas
Mayoral Candidate (Town of Wasaga Beach)
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Bill Gordon
Head of Council & County Councillor
📍 Simcoe North
Yvonne Hamlin
Mayor of Collingwood
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Rob Kloostra
Councillor Candidate (Ward 2, City of Orillia)
📍 Simcoe North
Allan Kuhn
Provincial Candidate (2025)
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Susan Lahey
MPP for York—Simcoe
📍 York—Simcoe
James Leduc
Head of Council & County Councillor
📍 York—Simcoe
Jodi Lloyd
Trustee, Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB)
📍 Simcoe North
Sandie Macdonald
Head of Council & County Councillor
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Jordi Malcolm
Provincial Candidate (2025)
📍 Simcoe North
Don McIsaac
Mayor of Orillia (2022–2026 Council Term)
📍 Simcoe North
Doug Measures
Head of Council & County Councillor
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Caroline Mulroney
Former President of the Treasury Board & Minister of Francophone Affairs
📍 York—Simcoe
Bobby (Babak) Nikmard
Provincial Candidate (2026 By-Election)
📍 York—Simcoe
Richard Norcross
Head of Council & County Councillor
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Matt Pearce
Provincial Candidate (2026 By-Election)
📍 York—Simcoe
Brandy Rafeek
Vice-Chair, Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB)
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Doug Rawson
Head of Council & County Councillor
📍 Simcoe North
Norm Sandberg
Mayoral Candidate (Town of Collingwood)
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Brian Saunderson
Minister of Sport
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Brian Smith
Head of Council & County Councillor
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Whitney Joy Smith
Mayoral Candidate (City of Orillia)
📍 Simcoe North
Benten Tinkler
Provincial Candidate (2025)
📍 Simcoe—Grey
Ted Walker
Head of Council & County Councillor
📍 Simcoe North