New Mayors Elected in Fredericton and Moncton Following New Brunswick Municipal Elections
Unofficial results from the recent municipal elections in New Brunswick indicate significant leadership changes in two of the province's largest cities. Steve Hicks, a longtime city councillor, has won the mayoral race in Fredericton, defeating former Member of Parliament Jenica Atwin. Hicks will succeed Kate Rogers, who chose not to seek re-election. In Moncton, Shawn Crossman emerged victorious in the mayoral contest. The position had been held on an acting basis by Deputy Mayor Paulette Thériault since former mayor Dawn Arnold was appointed to the Senate in 2025. Meanwhile, in Saint John, incumbent mayor Donna Reardon secured a second term, defeating her closest challenger by a comfortable margin. Voters across the province participated in the elections on Monday to select mayors, councillors, and other local representatives. These results mark a new chapter in local governance for Fredericton and Moncton, while maintaining continuity in Saint John. The elections reflect the democratic process at the municipal level in New Brunswick, with outcomes determined by the electorate's preferences for local leadership and policy direction.
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New Mayors Elected in Fredericton and Moncton Following New Brunswick Municipal Elections
Unofficial results from the recent municipal elections in New Brunswick indicate significant leadership changes in two of the province's largest cities. Steve Hicks, a longtime city councillor, has won the mayoral race in Fredericton, defeating former Member of Parliament Jenica Atwin. Hicks will succeed Kate Rogers, who chose not to seek re-election. In Moncton, Shawn Crossman emerged victorious in the mayoral contest. The position had been held on an acting basis by Deputy Mayor Paulette Thériault since former mayor Dawn Arnold was appointed to the Senate in 2025. Meanwhile, in Saint John, incumbent mayor Donna Reardon secured a second term, defeating her closest challenger by a comfortable margin. Voters across the province participated in the elections on Monday to select mayors, councillors, and other local representatives. These results mark a new chapter in local governance for Fredericton and Moncton, while maintaining continuity in Saint John. The elections reflect the democratic process at the municipal level in New Brunswick, with outcomes determined by the electorate's preferences for local leadership and policy direction.
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