CAMBRIDGE, Ontario — Scott Hamilton has been elected mayor of Cambridge following the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, securing 56.8 per cent of the vote, according to unofficial results released by the City of Cambridge on October 26.
The election recorded 30,904 votes cast, with Hamilton receiving 17,444 votes. Two newly elected councillors will also join Cambridge City Council for the upcoming four-year term, marking changes to the city’s municipal leadership.
City Clerk and Returning Officer Jennifer Shaw released the preliminary results, outlining the leading candidates across eight municipal wards, regional council positions and local school boards.
Scott Hamilton Wins Cambridge Mayoral Election With 56.8% of Vote
Hamilton’s victory establishes the city’s mayoral leadership for the next council term, during which elected officials will oversee municipal services, infrastructure planning, economic development and community priorities.
Cambridge, a growing municipality within Waterloo Region, has approximately 163,000 residents and is the region’s second-largest community.
The city’s location along Highway 401 and within the Toronto–Waterloo Region Innovation Corridor makes municipal decision-making particularly relevant to businesses operating in advanced manufacturing, automotive production, aerospace, nuclear technology, pharmaceuticals and financial services.
Cambridge City Council Election Results by Ward
The unofficial results identify the following leading candidates in Cambridge’s eight municipal wards:
| Ward | Leading candidate | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 | Helen Shwery | 1,958 | 51.8% |
| Ward 2 | Mark Linton | 1,334 | 29.2% |
| Ward 3 | Corey Kimpson | 2,468 | 79.6% |
| Ward 4 | Ross Earnshaw | 1,747 | 58.6% |
| Ward 5 | Sheri Roberts | 4,056 | 88.4% |
| Ward 6 | Adam Cooper | 1,750 | 44.5% |
| Ward 7 | David Guerin | 865 | 28.9% |
| Ward 8 | Nicholas Ermeta | 1,874 | 47.1% |
Sheri Roberts recorded the highest vote share among the listed ward leaders, receiving 88.4 per cent in Ward 5. Corey Kimpson followed with 79.6 per cent in Ward 3.
The results also show closer contests in several wards, including Ward 2 and Ward 7, where the leading candidates received less than 30 per cent of votes cast in their respective races.
Regional Council and School Board Election Results
The unofficial regional councillor results place Doug Craig and Pam Wolf in the leading positions.
Craig received 16,840 votes, representing 35.2 per cent, while Wolf secured 15,255 votes, or 31.9 per cent.
Regional councillors represent Cambridge at the Waterloo Region level, where decisions affect services and infrastructure extending beyond municipal boundaries.
Waterloo Region School Board Results
The Waterloo Region District School Board’s leading candidates were Cindy Watson with 13,276 votes (27.7 per cent), Shannon Adshade with 9,870 votes (20.6 per cent), and Carla Johnson with 9,838 votes (20.6 per cent).
For the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, Marisa Phillips led with 3,338 votes (30.9 per cent), followed by Jennifer Allore with 3,123 votes (28.9 per cent) and Winston Darryl Francis with 1,623 votes (15.0 per cent).
These school board figures remain preliminary because Cambridge’s results must be combined with those from North Dumfries.
Meanwhile, Rachid Barrima was acclaimed for Conseil scolaire Viamonde, while Dorothée Petit-Pas was acclaimed for Conseil scolaire MonAvenir catholique. Acclaimed candidates take office without a contested vote.
Cambridge Records More Than 9,500 Online Ballots
The municipality provided multiple voting methods to improve accessibility and participation.
Residents could vote during seven days of advance in-person polling or at 24 election-day polling locations distributed across Cambridge’s eight wards.
Additional options included at-home voting, curbside voting and online ballots.
Of the 30,904 votes cast, 9,538 were submitted online, accounting for approximately 30.9 per cent of the total reported vote.
The availability of digital and alternative voting methods reflects the city’s approach to providing accessible election services for residents with different circumstances and mobility requirements.
Official Confirmation of Cambridge Election Results Pending
The figures released by the municipality remain unofficial pending the formal election process.
Residents can review the detailed results through the city’s election reporting website at results.cambridge.ca.
Questions regarding the results can be directed to the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected].
With Hamilton elected mayor and changes expected around the council table, Cambridge’s incoming municipal leadership will begin its four-year term serving a growing community with significant industrial, commercial and residential interests across Waterloo Region.
Discover more from Wire Service Canada
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.