Unofficial 2026 Municipal Election Results
Following the close of the municipal election at 8 p.m., Monday, October 26th, 2026, the unofficial results of the municipal election for the Municipality of Bluewater have been declared by the Clerk.
- Mayor— Paul Klopp, elected with 2415 votes
- Deputy Mayor—Bill Whetstone, acclaimed
- Bayfield Ward Councillor—Michael DeCorte, elected with 458 votes
- Hensall Ward Councillor—Scott Harris, elected with 160 votes
- Hay East Ward Councillor—Joey Groot, elected with 325 votes
- Hay West Ward Councillor—Brian Heagle, acclaimed
- Stanley East Ward Councillor—Peter Walden, elected with 270 votes
- Stanley West Ward Councillor—Greg Lamport, elected with 273 votes
- Zurich Ward Councillor—Jason Becker, elected with 231 votes
As of the close of the election, the Municipality of Bluewater recorded 9162 electors with 3556 ballots cast. This represents a voter turnout of 38.8% percent. This is an increase in voter participation from the 2022 municipal election.
The inaugural meeting of Council will be held Monday, November 16th at 5:30 p.m. at the Varna Council Chambers, 38594 Mill Road, Varna. In-person attendees may attend Council Chambers. The meeting will be live streamed to the Municipality of Bluewater YouTube channel.