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Manitobans vote in municipal elections across most of the province
Manitobans voted in municipal elections on Wednesday across most of the province.
Eligible voters could choose mayors or rural reeves, councillors and school trustees in most of Manitoba’s 137 municipalities.
In Winnipeg, the province’s largest city and home to more than half its population, incumbent mayor Scott Gillingham is seeking a second term.
He faces 11 other candidates, and polls had placed him ahead, although his support had recently slipped.
Housing, public safety and transit have been key issues in Winnipeg’s campaign.
These elections are held every four years; Winnipeg Beach, Dunnottar and Victoria Beach held their votes in July.
Results are expected after polls close at 8 p.m., with provincial election results updated as they come in.
Manitobans are voting in municipal elections across most of the province on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Eligible voters can choose mayors or reeves, councillors and school trustees in most of Manitoba’s 137 municipalities.
Voting locations are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and voters still in line at closing time can cast a ballot.
Winnipeg mayor Scott Gillingham is seeking a second term among 12 candidates.
Winnipeg campaign issues include housing, public safety and transit.
- Who
- Eligible voters in most of Manitoba’s municipalities.
- What
- They are voting for mayors or reeves, councillors and school trustees.
- When
- Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. Voting locations are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Where
- Across most of Manitoba, including Winnipeg. Winnipeg Beach, Dunnottar and Victoria Beach held elections in July.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Winnipeg Beach, Dunnottar and Victoria Beach held their municipal elections.
Voting began in most of Manitoba’s municipalities.
Polls were scheduled to close, with voters still in line allowed to cast ballots.
- Municipalities
- 137 in Manitoba
- Voting hours
- 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Winnipeg mayoral race
- Scott Gillingham is seeking a second term among 12 candidates.
- Winnipeg population
- More than half of Manitoba’s population lives in Winnipeg.
- Advanced voting
- More than 50,000 Winnipeggers had already voted.
- Acclaimed races
- Uncontested races fell to 30 per cent from 37 per cent in 2022.
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