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Town of Gander Announces Results of 2025 Municipal Election 

Gander, NL – (October 2, 2025) – The Town of Gander is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Municipal Election. Residents of Gander have chosen the Council who will guide the community through the 2025–2029 term. 

The (uncertified) results are as follows: 

• Mayor: Percy Farwell (Acclaimed) 

• Deputy Mayor: To be decided on by a vote of Council 

• Councillors: 

• • Tara Pollett – 1949  (Elected)

  • Samantha Abbott – 1581  (Elected)

  • Sheldon Handcock – 1488  (Elected)

  • Patrick Woodford – 1454 (Elected)

  • Krystle West – 1319 (Elected)

  • Jim Lidstone – 996 (Elected)

  • Oswald Fudge - 894

  • Timeyin David Owojaiye – 836

  • Barry Mullett – 519

  • Jason Mitchell – 345  

The Town of Gander extends its gratitude to all candidates who put their names forward, to election staff and volunteers for their dedication, and to residents for exercising their right to vote. 

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Media Contact: 

Kayla White 
Manager, Communications, Branding and Partnership 
Town of Gander 
kwhite@gandercanada.com 
709-651-5909