13,381 ballots were cast – 50.7 % of the total electorate – in this year’s municipal election.
“The turnout indicates local democracy is healthy in Prince Edward County,” says Clerk/Returning Officer Catalina Blumenberg. “Our dedicated election workers helped thousands of people easily and efficiently cast their ballots. I want to thank everyone for their hard work and professionalism throughout the election.”
Here are the unofficial results of the 2026 municipal election:
Mayor
- Ernie Margetson was elected Mayor
County Councillors
- Jane Lesslie and Kate MacNaughton were elected in Ward 1 (Picton)
- Kane Rutgers and Mark Henry were elected in Ward 2 (Bloomfield/Hallowell)
- Corey Engelsdorfer was acclaimed in Ward 3 (Wellington)
- Andreas Bolik, Dianne O’Brien, and Sam Grosso were elected in Ward 4 (Ameliasburgh)
- Emily Jane Pickstock was elected in Ward 5 (Athol)
- Bill Roberts was elected in Ward 6 (Sophiasburgh)
- Chris Braney was acclaimed in Ward 7 (Hillier)
- Ken Morton was elected in Ward 8 (North Marysburgh)
- John Hirsch was acclaimed in Ward 9 (South Marysburgh)
English Language Public School Board Trustees
- Codie Goodman was elected in Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board – Wards 1, 2, 5, 8 and 9
- Jennifer Cobb was acclaimed in Hastings & Prince Edward District School Board – Wards 3, 4, 6 and 7
Result of ballot question
Voters were asked the following question on the 2026 municipal election ballot: Are you in favour of a third-party review of Council size and related ward boundaries?
69.8% of voters responded “Yes” to the question; 30.2% of voters responded “No” to the question.
More information
The unofficial 2026 election results are also posted at www.thecounty.ca/government/election/results-2026.
The Clerk/Returning Officer will declare the results official on Wednesday, October 28 after checking the results and making sure that all votes have been counted properly. The official results will be posted to www.thecounty.ca/government/election/.
