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At Brant Votes, our goal is to keep you informed with accurate, non-partisan election news. We believe in empowering our community with the knowledge they need to make educated voting choices. From in-depth candidate profiles to updates on local elections, we’re here to support your right to vote.

"Reliable election news helps us all stay informed and engaged. Understanding the candidates and issues is the key to a strong democracy."

2026 By-Election
John Monkhouse

New to Brantford—Brant South? Your federal riding, explained

Just moved to the area? Welcome. Here is a plain-language guide to the federal riding you now live in — where it covers, and what

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Federal by-election coming to Brantford—Brant South: what we know so far

BrantVotes focuses on the County of Brant — but part of the county votes in this federal riding, so here is what we know about

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The Podcast
John Monkhouse

Upcoming Fees Public Meeting and Fall Newsletter

The Fall Newsletter is here, Check out and there are tons of items the County wants your Feedback on on the https://engagebrant.ca/ site. https://www.calameo.com/county-of-brant/read/00062296450fe430efab9 Decoding

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County of Brant News
John Monkhouse

County of Brant to hold statutory public meeting on proposed 2027 Fees and Charges By-law — Nov. 24

The County of Brant has announced a statutory public meeting on its proposed 2027 Fees and Charges By-law, during the Council Meeting on Tuesday, November

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Brant engage
John Monkhouse

County of Brant Community Energy Plan — help shape Brant’s energy future

The County of Brant is developing a Community Energy Plan to better understand how energy is used, supplied and planned for across homes, businesses, farms,

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As we await tonight’s results, a look back at 2022 — and which ward voted most

Voting ends tonight at 8:00 p.m., and BrantVotes will be live with a polls-close show at 8:00 p.m. and a results show at 9:00 p.m.

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Municipal Election
John Monkhouse

County of Brant candidate Q&As: what the papers asked, who answered, and where to read more

Voting ends Monday, October 26 at 8:00 p.m. If you still have questions for the people asking for your vote, the local papers and community

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Quick City of Brantford Guide
John Monkhouse

City of Brantford Voting Guide: Mayor and Councillor Candidates | 2026

Brant Votes focuses on the County of Brant — but if you live in the City of Brantford, here is a quick guide to your

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Talk with Sonia Brown
The Podcast
John Monkhouse

UPCOMING LIVE INTERVIEW WITH SONIA BROWN Ward 5

Join host John Monkhouse on BrantVotes: The Podcast this Friday, October 23, from 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT for an in-depth live conversation with

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2026 By-Election
John Monkhouse

New to Brantford—Brant South? Your federal riding, explained

Just moved to the area? Welcome. Here is a plain-language guide to the federal riding you now live in — where it covers, and what

Read More »

Federal by-election coming to Brantford—Brant South: what we know so far

BrantVotes focuses on the County of Brant — but part of the county votes in this federal riding, so here is what we know about

Read More »
The Podcast
John Monkhouse

Upcoming Fees Public Meeting and Fall Newsletter

The Fall Newsletter is here, Check out and there are tons of items the County wants your Feedback on on the https://engagebrant.ca/ site. https://www.calameo.com/county-of-brant/read/00062296450fe430efab9 Decoding

Read More »
County of Brant News
John Monkhouse

County of Brant to hold statutory public meeting on proposed 2027 Fees and Charges By-law — Nov. 24

The County of Brant has announced a statutory public meeting on its proposed 2027 Fees and Charges By-law, during the Council Meeting on Tuesday, November

Read More »
Brant engage
John Monkhouse

County of Brant Community Energy Plan — help shape Brant’s energy future

The County of Brant is developing a Community Energy Plan to better understand how energy is used, supplied and planned for across homes, businesses, farms,

Read More »

As we await tonight’s results, a look back at 2022 — and which ward voted most

Voting ends tonight at 8:00 p.m., and BrantVotes will be live with a polls-close show at 8:00 p.m. and a results show at 9:00 p.m.

Read More »
Municipal Election
John Monkhouse

County of Brant candidate Q&As: what the papers asked, who answered, and where to read more

Voting ends Monday, October 26 at 8:00 p.m. If you still have questions for the people asking for your vote, the local papers and community

Read More »
Quick City of Brantford Guide
John Monkhouse

City of Brantford Voting Guide: Mayor and Councillor Candidates | 2026

Brant Votes focuses on the County of Brant — but if you live in the City of Brantford, here is a quick guide to your

Read More »
2026 By-Election
John Monkhouse

New to Brantford—Brant South? Your federal riding, explained

Just moved to the area? Welcome. Here is a plain-language guide to the federal riding you now live in — where it covers, and what

Read More »

Federal by-election coming to Brantford—Brant South: what we know so far

BrantVotes focuses on the County of Brant — but part of the county votes in this federal riding, so here is what we know about

Read More »
The Podcast
John Monkhouse

Upcoming Fees Public Meeting and Fall Newsletter

The Fall Newsletter is here, Check out and there are tons of items the County wants your Feedback on on the https://engagebrant.ca/ site. https://www.calameo.com/county-of-brant/read/00062296450fe430efab9 Decoding

Read More »
County of Brant News
John Monkhouse

County of Brant to hold statutory public meeting on proposed 2027 Fees and Charges By-law — Nov. 24

The County of Brant has announced a statutory public meeting on its proposed 2027 Fees and Charges By-law, during the Council Meeting on Tuesday, November

Read More »
Brant engage
John Monkhouse

County of Brant Community Energy Plan — help shape Brant’s energy future

The County of Brant is developing a Community Energy Plan to better understand how energy is used, supplied and planned for across homes, businesses, farms,

Read More »

As we await tonight’s results, a look back at 2022 — and which ward voted most

Voting ends tonight at 8:00 p.m., and BrantVotes will be live with a polls-close show at 8:00 p.m. and a results show at 9:00 p.m.

Read More »

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