Election procedures and rules are governed by Provincial legislation and you can get a summary of the rules here.
The next municipal election will be held Monday, October 26, 2026 with the voting period opening on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Voting Locations
Voting in 2026 will be via Internet only. See By-Law 027-2025. Voting technology will be provided by Simply Voting Inc at a cost to the Town of $35K. There will be no voting locations - except for Computers set up for the purpose at the Library and elswhere - and no telephone voting. All eligible voters will receive a Voter Information Letter by mail. This sealed envelope will contain a Personal Identification Number (PIN) and a secure Internet address for voting.
Town web site
The Town has a web site to keep the community informed throughout the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.
Access here: CobourgVotes.ca. It has information for both voters and candidates.
Residents can find details on how, when, and where to vote, while prospective candidates can access information on the nomination process and campaigning in Cobourg. The site also features a detailed Frequently Asked Questions section. On Election Day, the unofficial results will be posted there.
Register to Vote or confirm eligibility for Provincial or local elections here: https://vreg.registertovoteon.ca/en/home
Note that Candidates are "unofficial" until they are certified by the Town Clerk on August 24. Go here for list of Unofficial Candidates.
The candidate nomination period opens on May 1, 2026 and closes 21 August.
Filing of Nomination Papers
The town has provided information on how anyone wishing to stand as a candidate can file their nomination.
Go here: www.CobourgVotes.ca/FilingaNomination.
Nominations may only be filed in person at a “Nomination meeting” with the Town Clerk beginning on Friday, May 1 at 8:30 am until Friday, August 21 at 2 pm
Note that the Town has a policy (as required by Provincial law) that the Town's resources may not be used by Candidates in their campaign. Policy is available here.
Candidates for the 2026 Election
All candidates will be listed here once they announce. Sequence will be with the first announced at top of the list.
Once Candidates announce their platforms, they will be featured in a Cobourg Blog post with the tag "Municipal Election" so will be available here. Also at this link are blog posts from the previous election.
[A Platform or manifesto is a formal set of goals, policies and beliefs a candidate uses to define his/her mission statement]
Candidates who have announced
Mark Mills
Running for Councillor
Cobourg Blog post re announcement
Mark's announcement is here (pdf).
Highlights
- If elected, I will bring an experienced steady hand and a collaborative approach to council. I believe in respectful dialogue, evidence-based decision-making, and genuine public engagement.
- I am running for council because I want Cobourg to be safe, affordable, and a welcoming place for families, young people, seniors, and businesses.
Contact:
Nicole Beatty
Running for Mayor
Cobourg Blog News report re this announcement
Highlights
- She has a passion for her community, a proven record of service, deep roots in Cobourg
- She is now raising her family in Cobourg
- Throughout her life, Beatty has brought people together, solved problems, and delivered results.
- She says that “Cobourg needs a mayor who listens, speaks to the facts, and makes decisions people can trust.”
- Full announcement at her web site here.
Contact:
Adam Bureau
Running for Deputy Mayor
Cobourg News Blog Post re this Announcement - includes link to Adam's full announcement
As a longtime downtown Cobourg business owner, my commitment to this community has always been rooted in service, collaboration, and helping our town continue to thrive and grow.
I have always made myself available to residents to answer questions, hear frustrations, and work together toward solutions. That commitment will continue as I seek the opportunity to serve Cobourg as Deputy Mayor.
Contact:
Joel Scott
Running for Council
Cobourg Blog Post re Announcement
Full Text of Joel's Announcement
"I've spent my career being a trusted voice for my community. Whether it was on-air with the greater community, in private with my mortgage clients, or in service volunteering, my focus has always been the same: show up, listen, and do what's best for the people around you. That's exactly what I intend to bring to council."
Contact: Web site: www.VoteJoelScott.ca E-Mail:
Councillors running again
As well as the above announcements, Mayor Lucas Cleveland has indicated several times that he will be running again.
Official List of Candidates
These candidates have filed their nomination papers.
Mayor
Nicole Beatty
Contact:
Deputy Mayor
Adam Bureau
Contact:
Councillor
Aaron Burchat
Contact:
Randy Curtis
Contact:
Alexander Cahill
Contact:
Randy Barber
Contact:
Joel Scott
Contact:
Cindy Beman
Contact:
Miriam Mutton
Contact:
Brian Darling
Contact:
Five Councillors are to be elected.
Results of Elections
Here are the results of Cobourg Municipal elections from 2000 to 2022.
2022 Election Results
Voter turnout 40.9%, the number of ballots cast was 6,757. Total eligible 16,523. Cobourg News report on results.
| Mayor | |
| Lucas Cleveland* | 3,391 |
| John Henderson | 3,286 |
| Deputy Mayor | |
| Nicole Beatty * | 3,817 |
| Suzanne Séguin | 2,751 |
| Councillor | |
| Adam Bureau * | 4,111 |
| Brian Darling * | 3,761 |
| Aaron Burchat * | 3,412 |
| Miriam Mutton * | 3,260 |
| Randy Barber * | 2,531 |
| Mark Mills | 2,362 |
| Michael Sprayson | 2,336 |
| Ashley Bouman | 2,269 |
| Sara Gardinier | 1,819 |
| Johnny Percolides | 1,261 |
* Elected
2018 Election Results
Voter turnout 43.6%, the number of ballots cast was 6,480. Total eligible 14,862 Cobourg News report on results
| Mayor: | |
| John Henderson * | Acclaimed |
| Deputy Mayor: | |
| Suzanne Séguin * | 3,511 |
| Randy Curtis | 2,692 |
| Councillor: | |
| Nicole Beatty * | 4,278 |
| Brian Darling * | 3,969 |
| Emily Chorley * | 3,679 |
| Aaron Burchat * | 3,065 |
| Adam Bureau * | 3,060 |
| Miriam Mutton | 2,851 |
| Travis Hoover | 2,334 |
| Karl vom Dorff | 1,763 |
| Johnny Percolides | 1,340 |
* Elected
2014 Election Results
Voter turnout 52.4%, the number of ballots cast was 7,704. Total eligible 14,709| Mayor: | |
| Gil Brocanier * | 4,028 |
| Miriam Mutton | 1,825 |
| Don Kirkup | 1,799 |
| Deputy Mayor: | |
| John Henderson * | 3,199 |
| Paul Pagnuelo | 2,192 |
| Donna Todd | 2,057 |
| Councillor: | |
| Brian F. Darling * | 4,739 |
| Theresa Rickerby * | 4,660 |
| Forrest Rowden * | 3,869 |
| Debra McCarthy * | 3,850 |
| Larry E. Sherwin * | 3,822 |
| Wayne Deveau | 2,720 |
| Aaron Burchat | 2,022 |
| Dave Black | 1,455 |
| Gudrun Ludorf-Weaver | 1,547 |
| Johnny Percolides | 1,269 |
| John T. Lee | 1,034 |
| Bruce J. Penning | 449 |
2010 Election Results
Voter turnout 47.3%, the number of ballots cast was 6,506. Total eligible 13,747| Mayor: | |
| Gil Brocanier * | 4,408 |
| Manfred Schumann | 1,937 |
| Deputy Mayor: | |
| Stan Frost * | Acclaimed |
| Councillor: | |
| Miriam Mutton * | 4,306 |
| Forrest Rowden * | 3,991 |
| John Henderson * | 3,632 |
| Donna Todd * | 3,614 |
| Larry E. Sherwin * | 3,464 |
| Bill MacDonald | 2,696 |
| Dave Glover | 2,282 |
| Martin Partridge | 2,236 |
2006 Election Results
Voter turnout 44.9%, the number of ballots cast was 6,950. Total eligible 15,476| Mayor: | |
| Peter Delanty * | 3,742 |
| Bridget Campion | 1,941 |
| Lloyd R. Williams | 1,312 |
| Deputy Mayor: | |
| Gil Brocanier * | 3,637 |
| Manfred Schumann | 3,052 |
| Councillor: | |
| Miriam Mutton * | 4,098 |
| Stan Frost * | 4,019 |
| Bob Spooner * | 3,695 |
| Dean McCaughey * | 2,856 |
| Bill MacDonald * | 2,754 |
| Gerry Drage | 2,505 |
| Larry E. Sherwin | 2,353 |
| Howie McCourt | 2,273 |
| Melissa Marshall | 1,936 |
| Judi MCallister | 1,797 |
| Rob Harper | 1,234 |
2003 Election Results
| Mayor: | |
| Peter Delanty | Acclaimed |
| Deputy Mayor: | |
| Bob Spooner * | 3,238 |
| Arnold McCurdy | 1772 |
| Councillor: | |
| Gil M. Brocanier * | 3,068 |
| Pam Jackson * | 2,908 |
| D.C. McCaughey * | 2,825 |
| J.W. MacDonald * | 2,367 |
| Lloyd R. Williams * | |
| Stan Frost | 2,062 |
| Ben Burd | 2,010 |
| Marg Grundy | 1,980 |
| Keith Oliver | 1,564 |
| Gerry Drage | 906 |
* Elected
2000 Election Results
| Mayor: | |
| Peter Delanty * | 5,068 |
| Joan Chalovich | 2,161 |
| Deputy Mayor: | |
| Bob Spooner * | 5,283 |
| John Duda | 1450 |
| Councillor: | |
| Dean McCaughey * | 3,978 |
| Gail DeVeau * | 3,692 |
| Lloyd Williams * | 3,463 |
| Bill MacDonald * | 3,396 |
| Pam Jackson * | 3,235 |
| John Floyd | 2,924 |
| Rene Roberge | 1976 |
| Marg Grundy | 1962 |
| Steven McCahon | 1730 |
| Joanne Heiplel | 1722 |
* Elected
Compensation for Council positions is reported on this page.