Municipal and School Board Elections

The municipal and school board election was held on Monday, October 26, 2026.

For more information about the 2026 School Board elections, including the role of Trustees, how to become a Trustee, and frequently asked questions for candidates and voters, please visit the 2026 Ontario Municipal & School Board Elections website.

For general information about the election process, visit the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing election website.

School Board Trustee Distribution and Candidates

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is comprised of 10 elected Trustees, in addition to one First Nations Appointed Trustee, and two Student Trustees.

In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, Trustees serve a four-year term with the upcoming term to begin November, 2026.

Please see below for the distribution of Trustee positions for 2026, and official Trustee Elect results by region.

At the October 27, 2026 Board Meeting, the Board approved the recommendation from Hiawatha First Nation to appoint Louise Musgrave as First Nation Trustee representing Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, and Hiawatha First Nation next term. Appointees to the position of First Nation Trustee are chosen, on a rotating basis, by the First Nation communities served by the Board.

Municipality of Clarington

Three (3) Trustees

Cathy Abraham

Pranay Gunti

Kurtis McAleer

City of Peterborough

Two (2) Trustees

Shawna Blackwood

Julie Chatten

Municipality of Trent Hills, Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, Township of Hamilton, Town of Cobourg, Municipality of Port Hope

Two (2) Trustees

Terry Brown