Lincoln, ON – (October 28, 2026) – Lincoln residents have voted in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.
- Voter turnout was 38.26%, or 8,890 of 23,235 eligible electors
- Online results: 3,484
- Tabulator results: 5,406
Thank you to everyone who participated in the election and helped shape Lincoln’s future as a place to grow, prosper, and belong.
Official results are now available, as certified by the Town Clerk on October 28, 2026, for the 2026-2030 term, and include:
| OFFICE | ELECTED CANDIDATE |
Mayor
| Adam Thomas Russell
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| Ward 1 Councillor | Carlo Filice Dianne Rintjema
|
| Ward 2 Councillor |
Tony G. Brunet John D. Pachereva
|
| Ward 3 Councillor |
Mike Mikolic Shawn Stryker
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Please note that results for District School Board of Niagara Trustee and Niagara Catholic District School Board Trustee are certified by the Town Clerk for the Town of Grimsby. Results for Conseil scolaire Viamonde Trustee are certified by the City Clerk for the City of Hamilton. Results for Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir Trustee are certified by the City Clerk for the City of St. Catharines.
The Town of Lincoln provided several advanced voting opportunities as alternate voting options to Election Day, October 26, 2026. Internet voting was available from October 7 to 21, 2026, and advanced in-person polls took place on October 14, 17 and 21, 2026, all at Lincoln Town Hall. These options were made available to ensure that voting was convenient and accessible for all community members.
The term of office for elected representatives is officially recognized under the Municipal Elections Act to be 2026-2030. The Inaugural Meeting will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, where elected Council members of the Town of Lincoln will be officially sworn in. Details of the location and ceremony will be forthcoming.
- Council meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes are available on the Town of Lincoln’s website.
Quotes:
“On behalf of the Town, we congratulate Mayor-elect Russell and all newly elected members of Council. As we welcome new leadership and begin a new term, we look forward to working together to build on our community’s strengths, navigate challenges and continue delivering high-quality services to our residents. Our commitment remains to serving the community with integrity, collaboration and a focus on continuous improvement.”
— Michael Kirkopoulos, Chief Administrative Officer
“Delivering a Municipal Election takes an extraordinary amount of teamwork, dedication and resilience. I am incredibly proud of our Election Team, staff and the many election workers whose dedication and hard work helped ensure residents had the opportunity to participate in our local democracy. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election. The strength of our community is reflected in how we come together, support one another and move forward through challenges. I am proud to have been part of this effort and look forward to continuing to serve the Town of Lincoln.”
— Julie Kirkelos, Town Clerk and Director of Legislative, Enterprise and Information Services
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Liliana Busnello
Manager of Corporate Communications
Town of Lincoln
905-563-2799 ext. 230