Voting opens Monday, October 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and closes Monday, October 26, at 8:00 p.m. This guide brings together Ward 5 councillor candidates, mayoral candidates, candidate profiles, and available Brant Votes interview posts.
Know how many choices you can make
Ward 5 Councillors
Choose up to TWO candidates.
Mayor
Choose ONE mayoral candidate.
Your ballot may also include a school board trustee contest that applies to you. Follow the instructions in your official Voter Information Letter and on the County’s voting system.
How to vote
- Use the instructions in your Voter Information Letter to vote online or by telephone, or visit a voter assistance centre. Locations can be found on the Find My Ward page.
- Voting is available from 9:00 a.m. Monday, October 19, until 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2026.
- Review your selections carefully before submitting. Check official County instructions if you need assistance or did not receive your Voter Information Letter.
Ward 5 councillor candidates
Browse the candidate profiles below. Photos and profile links are sourced from Brant Votes. Candidate information is presented for voter awareness, not as an endorsement.
Brant Votes interviews
These interview posts are available for candidates in Ward 5. Open each link to watch or read the related post. We will add more interviews here when available.
Mike Gatopoulos: Watch or open the Brant Votes interview post
Ella Haley: Watch or open the Brant Votes interview post
Mayor candidates
Ward 5 voters also choose one candidate for Mayor of the County of Brant. The candidates are listed below; open each profile to learn more.
No profile photo is currently available on the candidate profile.
Kent Hollett
Brant Votes: The Podcast — Mayoral Interviews
Before submitting your ballot
- Choose no more than two Ward 5 councillor candidates.
- Choose one mayoral candidate.
- Read profiles and watch available interviews to compare candidates’ own statements and priorities.
- Use the official voting instructions provided by the County of Brant.
Brant Votes is an independent local election information resource. Candidate inclusion is not an endorsement. Please verify voting details with the official County of Brant election page.
