2025 Municipal Election

Key dates

Residency required to qualify as a candidate (30 days prior to first day of nominations) Sunday, August 3, 2025

First day of nominations Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Residency required to qualify as a voter (30 days prior to election day) Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Last day for nominations Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 4 p.m.

Last day to withdraw nominations Friday, September 5, 2025 at 4 p.m.

Vote-by-mail kits distributed Week of September 15-19

Last day to mail return envelope (via Canada Post) Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Last day to return voter kits to Town Hall Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Election day Thursday, October 2, 2025, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Last day to apply for a recount Sunday, October 5, 2025

Swearing in ceremony To be determined

Last day to file campaign contribution/expense declaration Sunday, November 2, 2025

Election day: October 2, 2025

Participating in the municipal election is a vital way to contribute to Gander’s growth and well-being. Stay informed, ask questions, and make your mark on decisions that impact our town’s future.

Municipal Election Candidates

The nomination period for the 2025 Municipal Election has officially ended.

Percy Farwell has been acclaimed as Mayor.

The following candidates will be running for a seat on Council:

Samantha Abbott
Oswald Fudge
Sheldon Handcock
Jim Lidstone
Jason Mitchell
Barry Mullett
Timeyin David Owojaiye
Tara Pollett
Krystle West
Patrick Woodford

Meet Your Candidates Here

Vote Early at Town Hall

If you'd like to vote before election day, you can do that now until October 1.

We’ve got voter kits ready to go. You can fill one out while you’re here, or take it home and bring it back before the deadline.

It’s a good option if you’ll be away, or just want to get it done ahead of time.

Deadline to return your kit: October 1

Questions?

Email: elections@gandercanada.com

Call: 709-651-5922