KAWARTHA LAKES-According to the official numbers, the City Of Kawartha Lakes had a total of 27,170 voters participate in the 2026 municipal election which is 34.2% of the 79,492 eligible voters.Â
That number represents an increase of 4,034 votes compared to the 2020 municipal election when 23,136 voters cast their ballots. This represents an increase of 17%.
Here is a breakdown of votes received by each mayoral candidate.
Office of Mayor
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage of Eligible Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Ashmore | 8495 | Â 32.3% |
| Mathew Flynn | 1606 | Â 6.1% |
| Doug Ford | 2317 | Â 8.8% |
| David Korn | 316 | Â 1.2% |
| Charles McDonald | 13542 | Â 51.5% |
| Abstain | 740 | Â 2.7% |
| Total Voters: | 27016 | Â |
If you still have Voting PIN Letters for people who do not reside at your address (including adult children who have moved away), please help the Election Team improve the Voters’ List for 2030. Please write ‘Return-to-Sender – Moved’ on the envelope and place it in any Canada Post mailbox.
After November 25 2026, individuals wishing to update their voter information for future elections should contact Elections Ontario at [email protected] or by phone at 1-866-242-3025.
