Election Day

Brantford—Brant South federal by-election — Monday, December 7, 2026

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Meet the Candidates — Brantford—Brant South

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Conservative

Kevin Davis

Mayor of Brantford. Conservative candidate, announced September 20.

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Liberal

Joy O'Donnell

Certified financial planner. Liberal candidate, ran in 2025, announced October 31.

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Independent

Dave Carrol

Freedom House pastor. Running as an Independent, announced October 28 after seeking the Conservative nomination.

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NDP

Brad Ward

Former MPP for Brantford (1990–1995) and former city councillor. NDP candidate, selected November 7.

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GREEN

Kathryn Kissinger

Director, Equal Ground Community Gardens. Green candidate, named November 6.

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CHRISTIAN HERITAGE

Dirk Byers

Christian Heritage Party candidate, confirmed by Elections Canada.

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INDEPENDENT

Mike Clancy

Independent candidate; ran here in 2025 and for Brantford council Ward 3 in 2026.

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Same format for every candidate. Each profile covers background, why they're running, key issues and contact links. BrantVotes does not endorse any candidate. The official candidate list comes from Elections Canada after nominations close.

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