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The People Shaping Halton — 2026 Municipal Elections

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HALTONS.CA is an independent civic information publication covering the 2026 mayoral elections in Milton, Oakville, Burlington and Halton Hills. We profile the people seeking the mayor's office — their backgrounds, their records of public service and their stated priorities — so residents can make informed choices.

Municipal Election Day — Monday, October 26, 2026

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Four municipalities. One region.

Milton

Town of Milton

Mayoral candidate directory and election coverage for the Town of Milton.

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Oakville

Town of Oakville

Mayoral candidate directory and election coverage for the Town of Oakville.

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Burlington

City of Burlington

Mayoral candidate directory and election coverage for the City of Burlington.

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Halton Hills

Town of Halton Hills

Mayoral candidate directory and election coverage for the Town of Halton Hills.

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Emerging Leaders of Halton

A New Generation of Civic Leadership.

Zainab Azim — Candidate for Mayor of Milton

Zainab Azim is a Milton community organizer and candidate for Mayor of Milton in the 2026 municipal election. Her background spans public policy, education and community organizing — including experience in the Office of Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, a Harvard Master of Education, and recognition as Milton's 2022 Citizen of the Year.

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Milton's 2022 Citizen of the Year

Recognized by the Town of Milton for her contributions to the community.

Harvard Master of Education

Graduate of Harvard University, with academic and teaching-fellow experience.

Youngest Official Bellringer

Reported as the youngest person to hold the distinction of Official Bellringer.

Space4Women Mentor

Mentors through the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs' Space4Women initiative.

Featured Profiles

More candidates shaping the 2026 races

Oakville

Two Decades of Municipal Leadership

Rob Burton

Rob Burton became Oakville's mayor in 2006 and is campaigning on his record of long-term municipal leadership. His published priorities include managing growth responsibly, protecting established neighbourhoods and green spaces, maintaining strong municipal finances, and investing in community facilities. His campaign emphasizes experience, continuity and results as Oakville plans its next chapter.

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Burlington

Community Voice, Growth and Getting Things Done

Marianne Meed Ward

Marianne Meed Ward became Burlington's mayor in 2018 after serving as a councillor and community advocate. Her campaign highlights resident engagement, responsible development, traffic and transit improvements, public safety, and protecting Burlington's waterfront and green spaces. Her published platform also proposes costed budget options, affordability measures and improved congestion management.

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Halton Hills

Protecting Our Future, Honouring Our Past

Jason Brass

Jason Brass is a Halton Hills councillor, local business owner and lifelong resident running for mayor. His campaign focuses on ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with growth, responsible spending, community safety, expanded recreation opportunities, and protecting farmland, heritage and the distinctive character of the town's hamlets. He presents open communication, accountability and resident involvement as central to his approach.

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Candidate directory

Detailed profiles of mayoral candidates across Halton Region, expanded as information is supplied.

ZA

Zainab Azim

Candidate for Mayor of Milton

A New Generation of Civic Leadership.

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GK

Gord Krantz

Candidate for Mayor of Milton

Experience and Continuity.

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SA

Sameera Ali

Candidate for Mayor of Milton

A Career Across Municipal and Provincial Politics.

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NA

Nadeem Akbar

Candidate for Mayor of Milton

From Federal Politics to Municipal Leadership.

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MK

Maliha K. Ahmed

Candidate for Mayor of Milton

Social Work, Community Involvement and Municipal Politics.

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GM

George Minakakis

Candidate for Mayor of Milton

Economic Growth and a New Direction.

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JH

Julia Hanna

Candidate for Mayor of Oakville

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RN

Rory Nisan

Candidate for Mayor of Burlington

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JB

Jason Brass

Candidate for Mayor of Halton Hills

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AA

Abdulkareem Akbik

Candidate for Mayor of Milton

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CA

Chéz Amun

Candidate for Mayor of Milton

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AJ

Arjun Joshi

Candidate for Mayor of Milton

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AK

Asif Khan

Candidate for Mayor of Milton

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RB
Incumbent

Rob Burton

Candidate for Mayor of Oakville

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AC

Arvind Choudhary

Candidate for Mayor of Oakville

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JK

Jeff Knoll

Candidate for Mayor of Oakville

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SO

Sean O'Meara

Candidate for Mayor of Oakville

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KD

Keith Demoe

Candidate for Mayor of Burlington

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LK

Lisa Kearns

Candidate for Mayor of Burlington

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MM
Incumbent

Marianne Meed Ward

Candidate for Mayor of Burlington

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YR

Yugalkeesor Ramdhonee

Candidate for Mayor of Burlington

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AL
Incumbent

Ann Lawlor

Candidate for Mayor of Halton Hills

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IB

Ivan Bosnjak

Candidate for Mayor of Halton Hills

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Every listed candidate has a profile page — select a card above to read it.

Issues & Stories

Candidate interviews and public statements, municipal issues, campaign announcements and civic leadership profiles from across Halton Region.

Election information

The 2026 Ontario municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026. For official voting information, consult your municipality's election resources:

How to get ready for October 26

1

Mark the date

Municipal election day is Monday, October 26, 2026. Your municipality's election page carries the official details.

2

Confirm you're on the voters list

Each municipality explains how to check and update your voter information on its official website.

3

Find where and how to vote

Voting locations, times and identification requirements are published by your municipality — check the official links below.

4

Meet the candidates

Browse the profiles here on HALTONS.CA, then confirm details with the candidates' official campaigns.

HALTONS.CA is an independent information website and is not an official municipal election service.

About this publication

HALTONS.CA presents candidate information for public understanding. Campaign promises are attributed to the candidates themselves, profiles are updated as new information is supplied, and readers can report factual errors at any time.

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