New Brunswick Holds Municipal Elections for Mayors and Councillors
Residents across the Canadian province of New Brunswick are participating in local municipal elections to choose their representatives. Polling stations throughout the province are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026. Voters are tasked with electing mayors and councillors in 77 different municipalities, as well as selecting representatives for district education councils. The election features several high-profile contests, particularly in the provincial capital of Fredericton, where former Liberal Member of Parliament Jenica Atwin is competing against long-time city councillor Steve Hicks and former construction worker John Reid for the mayoral position. While many of the province's largest cities are experiencing competitive races, more than 150 local seats are being filled by acclamation due to a lack of opposition. Conversely, some positions remain vacant as no candidates filed to run. This widespread electoral event determines the local leadership and educational governance structures for the upcoming term across New Brunswick.
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New Brunswick Holds Municipal Elections for Mayors and Councillors
Residents across the Canadian province of New Brunswick are participating in local municipal elections to choose their representatives. Polling stations throughout the province are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026. Voters are tasked with electing mayors and councillors in 77 different municipalities, as well as selecting representatives for district education councils. The election features several high-profile contests, particularly in the provincial capital of Fredericton, where former Liberal Member of Parliament Jenica Atwin is competing against long-time city councillor Steve Hicks and former construction worker John Reid for the mayoral position. While many of the province's largest cities are experiencing competitive races, more than 150 local seats are being filled by acclamation due to a lack of opposition. Conversely, some positions remain vacant as no candidates filed to run. This widespread electoral event determines the local leadership and educational governance structures for the upcoming term across New Brunswick.
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