Township • Simcoe County

Township of Severn

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

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Next Election Day Monday, October 26, 2026
Voting Method Hybrid (Net/Paper)
Contested Races 11 Contested Offices
Candidate Pool 23 Candidates
Electorate ~12,500 Electors
Provincial Riding Simcoe North
Next Provincial Vote Scheduled General Election
Upcoming October 26, 2026 Election

2026 Municipal & School Board Candidate Races

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

Voting Method: Hybrid: Internet voting plus in-person voting centres (paper tabulators or electronic tablets)
23 Certified Candidates • 11 Contested Offices
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👑 Head of Council (Mayor) 👥 Deputy Mayor 👥 Ward 1 Council 👥 Ward 2 Council 👥 Ward 3 Council 👥 Ward 4 Council 👥 Ward 5 Council 🏫 SCDSB (Township of Severn) 🏫 SMCDSB (Township of Severn) 🏫 CSV (French Public) 🏫 MonAvenir (French Catholic)
👑 Head of Council (1 to be elected)

Head of Council (Mayor)

Chief executive officer and head of council for Township of Severn. 1 to be elected.

3 Candidates
Incumbent Mayor
M

Mike Burkett

Sitting Mayor of Severn

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Mayor
J

Jane Dunlop

Former Severn Councillor

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Mayor
D

Danielle Falardeau

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👥 Municipal Council (1 to be elected)

Deputy Mayor

Deputy Head of Council and Simcoe County Council representative for Township of Severn. 1 to be elected.

3 Candidates
Deputy Mayor
S

Suzanne Burtenshaw

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Deputy Mayor
D

Dan Janssen

Sitting Ward 2 Councillor

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Deputy Mayor
W

Wanda Minnings

Sitting Ward 4 Councillor

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👥 Municipal Council (1 to be elected)

Ward 1 Councillor

Represents Ward 1 on Township of Severn Council. 1 to be elected.

4 Candidates
Ward 1 Councillor
J

Jacob Bolyea

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Ward 1 Councillor
J

Jim Gleadall

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Ward 1 Councillor
K

Keith Prentice

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Ward 1 Councillor
J

Jill Silk

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👥 Municipal Council (1 to be elected)

Ward 2 Councillor

Represents Ward 2 on Township of Severn Council. 1 to be elected.

4 Candidates
Ward 2 Councillor
C

Colin Bidmead

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Ward 2 Councillor
M

Mark Missen

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Ward 2 Councillor
K

Kelly Sine

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Ward 2 Councillor
G

Geraldine Taylor-Cook

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👥 Municipal Council (1 to be elected)

Ward 3 Councillor

Represents Ward 3 on Township of Severn Council. 1 to be elected.

2 Candidates
Incumbent Ward 3 Councillor
P

Philip Brennan

Sitting Ward 3 Councillor

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Ward 3 Councillor
B

Brandi Savoy

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👥 Municipal Council (1 to be elected)

Ward 4 Councillor

Represents Ward 4 on Township of Severn Council. 1 to be elected.

2 Candidates
Ward 4 Councillor
M

Michael Kelly

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Ward 4 Councillor
C

Colton Porter

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👥 Municipal Council (1 to be elected)

Ward 5 Councillor

Represents Ward 5 on Township of Severn Council. 1 to be elected.

1 Candidate
Acclaimed Ward 5 Councillor
J

Jason Stanton

Acclaimed (Elected Unopposed)

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🏫 School Board (1 to be elected)

School Board Trustee – SCDSB (Township of Severn)

English Public school board trustee representing Township of Severn. 1 to be elected.

1 Candidate
Incumbent Trustee
J

Jodi Lloyd

Sitting SCDSB Trustee (Township of Severn)

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🏫 School Board (1 to be elected)

School Board Trustee – SMCDSB (Township of Severn)

English Catholic school board trustee representing Township of Severn. 1 to be elected.

1 Candidate
Incumbent Trustee
J

Jill Colin

Sitting SMCDSB Trustee (Township of Severn)

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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
É

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
C

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

Mike Burkett

Mayor of Severn

Deputy Mayor

Judith Cox

Deputy Mayor of Severn (Not Seeking Re-election)

Ward 1

Mark Taylor

Ward 1 Councillor

Ward 2

Dan Janssen

Ward 2 Councillor

Ward 3

Philip Brennan

Ward 3 Councillor

Ward 4

Wanda Minnings

Ward 4 Councillor

Ward 5

Jim McIntyre

Ward 5 Councillor

School Board Trustees Representing Township of Severn

Elected on the municipal ballot by school board supporters:

School Board Type Elected Trustee
Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) English Public Jodi Lloyd
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
Municipal Office: 1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn, ON L3V 0Y6
Phone: 705-325-2315 • Clerk: [email protected]
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Provincial Representation

Legislative Assembly of Ontario (Queen's Park)

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Voters in Township of Severn vote for a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) in the Simcoe North electoral district.

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Sitting MPP (Progressive Conservative)

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

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