2026 Municipal Election Events

This fall, the Library is hosting free public events where you can meet and hear from the candidates in Thunder Bay's municipal election: panels for ward candidates, an at-large candidates' meet & greet, and a mayoral forum.

At Large and Mayoral Events to be Held at County Park Library

At Large Candidates' Meet & Greet

Wednesday, October 14, 6pm - County Park Library

Mayoral Candidates' Forum

Thursday, October 15, 6pm - County Park Library


Ward Candidate Panels were held September 15 through September 23

Red River Ward Panel
held Tues Sept 15 | Read the Q&A transcript

Current River and McIntyre Ward Panel
held Wed Sept 16 | Read the Q&A transcript

Northwood Ward Panel
held Thurs Sept 17 | Read the Q&A transcript

Neebing and Westfort Ward Panel
held Mon Sept 21 | Read the Q&A transcript

McKellar Ward Panel
held Wed Sept 23 | Read the Q&A transcript

Event Transcripts

Neebing & Westfort Ward Panel: Questions and Answers

held Mon Sept 21 with candidates John Beals and Greg Johnsen (Neebing Ward); Angel Gamble, Clint Harris and Stephen Margarit (Westfort Ward)

McKellar Ward Candidate Panel: Questions and Answers

held Weds Sept 23 with candidates Marco Cupelli, Tony DiPaulo, Brian Hamilton, Tracey MacKinnon and Donna Lee Morettin.

Northwood Ward Candidate Panel: Questions and Answers

held Thurs Sept 17 with candidates André Gagné, Syed Kabir and John Ongaro.

For more information on the
City of Thunder Bay 2026 election

Find key election dates, candidate contact information, ward maps to know where you'll be voting, volunteer opportunities, and more on the City of Thunder Bay's website.