The first week of the Brantford—Brant South federal by-election campaign is in the books. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the by-election on Sunday, November 1, for Monday, December 7, 2026, to fill the seat left vacant when Conservative MP Larry Brock resigned on September 18. Five candidates have now been named, and the first debate is tonight. Kevin Davis — Conservative Davis, the sitting mayor of Brantford, was appointed the Conservative candidate on September 20. Here’s what Davis posted this week: He is expected to take part in tonight’s