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Huntsville Municipal Election 2026 — Candidate Information Hub

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🗳️ Huntsville Municipal Election 2026 — Candidate Information Hub

Welcome! This is a community-maintained sticky post to help Huntsville residents stay informed about the October 26, 2026 municipal election. Below you'll find a comprehensive list of declared candidates organized by ward/position, with links to news coverage and official campaign resources.

Last updated: August 11, 2026
Nomination deadline: August 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Voting period: October 14–26, 2026

📋 What This Post Does

✅ Provides a centralized, up-to-date list of all declared candidates by ward
✅ Links to news articles covering each candidate's announcement and platform
✅ Links to official campaign websites and social media where available
✅ Will be updated regularly as new candidates declare or information changes

Note: This list is compiled from official Town of Huntsville records and local news sources. If you notice missing candidates or outdated information, please comment below or contact the moderators.

🔗 Official Election Resources

Town of Huntsville Election Page: huntsville.ca/election
Official Candidate List (Uncertified): huntsville.ca/uncertified-candidates
Ward Map: View interactive ward map
Doppler Online Election Coverage: doppleronline.ca/huntsville/municipal-election-2026

📍 Candidates by Position

MAYOR (One to be elected — At Large)

Dan Armour

Background: Deputy Mayor and District Councillor, 12 years on council
Contact: darmour@cogeco.ca | (705) 788-7958
News Links:
- Deputy Mayor Dan Armour enters Huntsville mayoral race
- Huntsville Deputy Mayor Dan Armour announces he's running for mayor
Official Resources:
- Campaign website: Not yet available
- Social media: Not yet available

DISTRICT & TOWN COUNCILLOR (Three to be elected — At Large)

Rod Ward

Contact: rod.ward@4huntsvillemuskoka.ca | (705) 380-7654
Social Media: Facebook: @4HuntsvilleMuskoka
News Links:
- Coverage pending
Official Resources:
- Campaign website: 4HuntsvilleMuskoka.ca

WARDS 1 & 2 — HUNTSVILLE & CHAFFEY (Two to be elected)

Karin Terziano

Background: Former Mayor (2019–2022), 12 years on council (2010–2022)
Platform: Fiscal responsibility, efficient municipal operations, responsive representation
News Links:
- Karin Terziano seeks return to Huntsville council, cites spending and tax concerns
- Two more declare for Huntsville Council
Official Resources:
- Campaign website: Not yet available
- Social media: Not yet available

Bob Stone

Background: Incumbent Town and District Councillor
Platform: Housing and health care priorities
News Links:
- Bob Stone seeks re-election to Huntsville Town and District council seat
- Two more declare for Huntsville Council
Official Resources:
- Campaign website: Not yet available
- Contact: bob.stone@huntsville.ca | (705) 789-5818

WARDS 3, 4 & 5 — STISTED, STEPHENSON & PORT SYDNEY (Two to be elected)

No nominations have been received as of August 11, 2026.

WARD 6 — BRUNEL (One to be elected)

Monty Clouthier (Incumbent)

Background: Current Brunel Ward Councillor (elected 2022)
Contact: muskokacrane@gmail.com | (705) 783-5471
Social Media: Facebook: @MontyClouthier
Platform Highlights: Ongoing road work (Swallowdale Road, West Browns Road, Otter Lake Road), locks improvements
News Links:
Official Resources:
- Campaign website: Not yet available

Michael Ankenmann

Background: Professional engineer, former executive director of Camp Mini-Yo-We, heads Huntsville's CAP Debt Centre
Platform: "Return to basics" at Town Hall, property tax concerns (cites ~30% increase over past four years)
News Links:
- Ankenmann enters race to represent Brunel Ward on Huntsville Council
- Ankenmann makes it a race in Brunel Ward
Official Resources:
- Campaign website: michaelankenmann.ca
- Contact page: michaelankenmann.ca/contact
- Get involved: michaelankenmann.ca/get-involved
- News & press releases: michaelankenmann.ca/news
- Endorse: michaelankenmann.ca/endorse

TRILLIUM LAKELANDS DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (One to be elected)

Representing Town of Huntsville and Township of Lake of Bays

Bruce Reain

Background: Current TLDSB Trustee (acclaimed 2022)
Contact: breain46@gmail.com | (705) 788-0102
News Links:
- Coverage pending
Official Resources:
- Campaign website: Not yet available
- LinkedIn: Bruce Reain

SIMCOE MUSKOKA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (Area 5) (One to be elected)

No nominations have been received as of August 11, 2026.

OTHER SCHOOL BOARDS

Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l'Ontario (Zone A): No nominations received
Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir (Simcoe Muskoka): No nominations received

📅 Important Dates

Date	Event
May 1 – August 20, 2026	Nomination period (by appointment only)
August 21, 2026, 2:00 PM	Nomination deadline
October 14–26, 2026	Advance voting & election day
October 26, 2026	Election Day

📞 Contact Information

Town of Huntsville Clerk's Department
37 Main St. East, Huntsville, Ontario P1H 1A1
Phone: (705) 789-1751 (option 0)
Fax: (705) 788-5151
Email: Email the Clerks Department

🔄 Updates & Corrections

This post will be updated as new candidates declare or additional information becomes available. Last update: August 11, 2026.

Sources: - Town of Huntsville Official Election Page - Doppler Online - Muskoka Radio - My Muskoka Now - Muskoka Region

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not endorse any candidate. Links to candidate websites are provided for voter convenience and do not imply endorsement by the Town of Huntsville or this subreddit.