See our Candidates for Municipal Election Page for a list of those who have put their name forward for office.
Municipal Election
The next municipal election will be held Monday, October 26, 2026.
The previous municipal election was held on October 24, 2022. Under the Municipal Elections Act, the four-year term of office for the current council and school board trustees began November 15, 2022, and ends on November 14, 2026.
Important Dates for the 2026 Election
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Nomination Period for Candidates:
- May 1, 2026, to August 18, 2026 (9:00am to 4:00pm, Mon-Fri, excl. holidays); and
- Nomination Day: Friday, August 21, 2026 (9:00am to 2:00pm)
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Advanced Voting: October 19-26,2026
- Election Day: Monday, October 26, 2026
Confirm Your Information On The Voters List
Any inquiries regarding voter information should be directed to voterhelp@strathroy-caradoc.ca or by calling 519-245-1105.
However, anyone wishing to be added to the voters list must visit the municipal office in person to complete an Application to Amend Voters List form and present valid photo identification (health cards are not accepted).
The municipal office is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m (excluding holidays).
School Board Support
As a property owner, you are required to support a school system even if you do not have children or your children are not currently attending school. The school board you support dictates for which school board trustees you are eligible to vote.
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for maintaining information on the school support associated with your property.
- You can find which school system you are supporting on your Property Assessment Notice or through AboutMyProperty, a free, self-service application provided by MPAC.
- To change your school support designation, visit the MPAC website.
- You can also contact MPAC at 1-866-296-6722.
The Voter Help Centre is open during the advance voting period to assist electors with the telephone/internet voting process as well as other general election inquiries, including revisions.
The Voter Help Centre is located at the municipal office: 52 Frank Street, Lower Level, Strathroy.
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October 19-23, 2026
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9:00am to 6:00pm
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October 24, 2026
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9:00am to 1:00pm
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October 26, 2026 (Election Day)
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9:00am to 8:00pm
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Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc Council approved the use of internet/telephone voting for 2026.
Interested In Running For Council?
The Nomination Period Opens May 1 to August 21, 2026.
If you are interested running for Council and would like to be added to the list to receive election information updates, please contact the Municipal Clerk.
The Association of Ontario Municipalities (AMO) is a great resource for prospective candidates. AMO has a number of resources on how local government works and what it is like to serve on a municipal council. They offer a number of training courses for those interested in running for election, including courses focused on new and returning candidates. You can find the list of webinars on AMO's Events Calendar.
AMO is offering a free online workshop, Heathy Democracy Leadership Series, designed for leaders seeking re-election or first-time aspiring candidates.
Read: 2026 Municipal Election Notice
Nominations for the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc will be accepted for the offices of:
Municipal Council
- Mayor: One (1) to be elected by all voters in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
- Deputy-Mayor: One (1) to be elected by all voters in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
- Councillors: Seven (7) to be elected by all voters in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
- Four (4) to be elected by voters in Ward 1 (former Town of Strathroy)
- Three (3) to be elected by voters in Ward 2 (former Caradoc Township)
School Boards
- Thames Valley District School Board – Two (2) members to be elected.
- London & District Catholic School Board –One (1) member to be elected.
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde (French Public School Board) –One (1) member to be elected.
- Conseil scolaire catholique Providence (French Separate School Board) –One (1) member to be elected.
Nomination Period is May 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. - August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Joint Middlesex County Candidate Information Session - 2026 Municipal Election
This page was last updated on August 13, 2026.
Previous Election
Previous Election Results
| Election | Voting Method |
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| 2022 Municipal Election Results | Internet & Telephone Voting |
| 2018 Municipal Election Results | Internet & Telephone Voting |
| 2014 Municipal Election Results | Internet & Telephone Voting |
| 2010 Municipal Election Results | Vote-by-Mail |
| 2006 Municipal Election Results | Vote-by-Mail |
| 2003 Municipal Election Results | Traditional / Manual Voting |
| 2000 Municipal Election Results | Traditional / Manual Voting |
2022 Campaign Financial Statements
2022 Financial Statements
It is the responsibility of a candidate to file a complete and accurate financial statement by the filing deadline of Friday, March 31, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Those candidates who did not file a financial statement by the legislative deadline had the opportunity to file within 30 days of the deadline with a late filing fee of $500.
Those candidates who failed to file a financial statement by the end of the 30-day grace period are ineligible to run or be appointed to fill a vacancy until after the 2026 election.
| Mayor |
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| Name of Candidate (in alphabetical order) |
| Berdan, Daniel (PDF [630 kb]) |
| Bock, Brad (PDF [72.9 kb]) |
| Grantham, Colin (PDF [586 kb]) |
| Vanderheyden, Joanne (PDF [360 kb]) |
| Deputy Mayor |
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| Name of Candidate (in alphabetical order) |
| McGuire, Mike (PDF [668 kb]) |
| Richards, Brad (PDF [336 kb]) |
| Councillor - Ward 1 |
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| Name of Candidate (in alphabetical order) |
| Brennan, John (PDF [363 kb]) |
| Derbyshire, Steven |
| Gallant, Michelle (PDF [76 kb]) |
| Hall, Matt (PDF [335 kb]) |
| Kennes, Frank Henry (PDF [339 kb]) |
| Pammer, Donna (PDF [321 kb]) |
| Pelkman, Steve (PDF [362 kb]) |
| Tobin, Gregory (PDF [382 kb]) |
| Councillor - Ward 2 |
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| Name of Candidate (in alphabetical order) |
| Berdan, Tena |
| Derbyshire, Brian (Bo) (PDF [329 kb]) |
| Faccenda, Sheri (PDF [75 kb]) |
| Hipple, Sandi (PDF [96 kb]) |
| Viaene, Dale |
| Whelan, Terry (PDF [332 kb]) |
| Willsie, Greg (PDF [418 kb]) |
| Thames Valley District School Board |
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| Name of Candidate (in alphabetical order) |
| Cocksworth, William (PDF [76 kb]) |
| Morell, Arlene (PDF [347 kb) |
| Sachs, Christian (PDF [74 kb]) |
| London District Catholic School Board |
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| Name of Candidate (in alphabetical order) |
| Lamb, Josh (PDF [78 kb]) |
| Conseil Scolaire Viamonde (French Language Public) | |
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| Name of Candidate (in alphabetical order) | |
| O'Hara, David (External Link - City of London) | |
| Vandermeer, Joseph (External Link - City of London) |
| Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence (French Language Catholic) | |
|---|---|
| Name of Candidate (in alphabetical order) | |
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Alary, Alexandre (Filed with City of Woodstock) |
| Third Party Advertisers |
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| Name (in alphabetical order) |
| None. |
