Scheduled publication: October 29, 2026, 16:45 EDT
Source publication date: October 28, 2026
Event dates: Election: October 26, 2026; new council term begins November 15, 2026
Community: Pickering
Format: Official election / governance update
People mentioned: Kevin Ashe, James Blair, Mara Nagy, Shaheen Butt, Maurice Brenner, Linda Cook, David Pickles
Verification date: October 29, 2026
Original source: Official source
Pickering’s October 28 official election release confirms the incoming council and reports 35,976 ballots cast from 91,259 eligible voters, for turnout of 39.42 per cent. The new council term begins November 15.
The City lists Kevin Ashe as elected mayor with 13,038 votes.
Ward representatives
- City councillor, Ward 1: James Blair — 6,177 votes.
- City councillor, Ward 2: Mara Nagy — 3,782 votes.
- City councillor, Ward 3: Shaheen Butt — 4,874 votes.
- Regional councillor, Ward 1: Maurice Brenner — acclaimed.
- Regional councillor, Ward 2: Linda Cook — 5,959 votes.
- Regional councillor, Ward 3: David Pickles — 4,839 votes.
An acclamation is reported separately from a contested vote total. The figures above are taken directly from the City’s official summary.
Our earlier regional results-source roundup covered the initial unofficial reporting. This article covers Pickering’s subsequent official release and the date the incoming term begins. For the City’s full election information, use its election hub.
Sources and verification
City of Pickering — Official Municipal Election Results, dated October 28, read in full October 29. Council names, office distinctions, vote totals, acclamation, turnout and term date checked against that primary release.
Image: Original conceptual illustration of a ballot box and seven empty chairs beside an abstract lakeshore; not an actual election or council event. Created specifically for this story.
Corrections: Contact DurhamPoliticians.com with an error or updated primary record.