City of St. Thomas Announces Official 2026 Municipal Election Results

The City of St. Thomas has released the official results of the 2026 Municipal Election, following the declaration of elected candidates by City Clerk Thomas Thayer on October 27.

Jeff Kohler has been elected Mayor of St. Thomas, receiving 7,407 votes. Eight candidates have also been elected to City Council.

The elected members of St. Thomas City Council are:

• Mayor: Jeff Kohler
• Councillor: Steve Wookey
• Councillor: Lori Baldwin-Sands
• Councillor: Mike Brisson
• Councillor: Gary Clarke
• Councillor: Heather Jackson
• Councillor: Kyle Yates
• Councillor: Rose Gibson
• Councillor: Joe Docherty Jr.

The following candidates were elected or acclaimed to school board trustee positions:

• London District Catholic School Board (English Separate): Mary Intven Wallace (elected)
• Thames Valley District School Board (English Public): Melissa Knott and Bob Pate (acclaimed)
• Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence (French Separate): Joseph-Guy Bourbeau (acclaimed)
• Conseil Scolaire Viamonde (French Public): David Paradis (acclaimed)

Voter turnout in St. Thomas was 29.91%, with 11,433 of 38,228 eligible electors casting their ballots.

Mayor Joe Preston congratulated the successful candidates and reflected on the transition to a new term of Council.

“It's great to see a mix of returning members and new faces coming to the Council table. That combination brings valuable experience and fresh perspectives to the work ahead,” said Mayor Preston. “I'd also like to wish Jeff Kohler all the best as he returns to the role of Mayor. Jeff and I have served together on Council, and he has held the Mayor's office before. I wish him and the incoming Council every success as they continue working for the people of St. Thomas.”

City Clerk Thomas Thayer recognized the work of City staff in supporting the election and helping residents participate in the democratic process.

“Delivering a municipal election takes a tremendous amount of coordination, preparation and teamwork. Our staff worked hard to promote voter participation and ensure the process was accessible and ran smoothly for voters, candidates and everyone involved,” said Thayer. “Thank you to our staff and election workers for their dedication, and to the residents who took the time to cast their ballots.”

The City of St. Thomas thanks all candidates who participated in the election and all residents who exercised their right to vote.

The official results are available on the City's 2026 Municipal Election webpage at https://speakupstthomas.ca/2026election