George Minakakis Elected Milton's New Mayor as Gord Krantz's Decades-Long Tenure Ends

Milton is set to have a new mayor for the first time in more than four decades. Unofficial results from the October 26, 2026 municipal election show George Minakakis won the race for mayor, defeating long-time incumbent Gord Krantz, who has led the town since 1980. The outcome marks one of the biggest shifts in Milton's local politics in a generation.

What Happened

Milton voters went to the polls on Monday, October 26, 2026, to choose a mayor, regional and local councillors, and school board trustees. In the mayor's race, which drew a field of more than ten candidates, Minakakis finished well ahead of the pack once all of the town's vote tabulators had reported on election night. Krantz, who was seeking another term after serving since 1980, placed second. The figures below are preliminary and remain unofficial until they are certified by the Town Clerk.

Key Details

• George Minakakis (elected): about 20,262 votes, roughly 45 per cent

• Gord Krantz (incumbent): about 11,398 votes, roughly 25 per cent

• Zainab Azim: about 6,203 votes, roughly 14 per cent

• Sameera Ali: about 3,540 votes, roughly 8 per cent

• Nadeem Akbar: about 2,160 votes, roughly 5 per cent

• Several additional candidates shared the remaining votes

• Results are preliminary and unofficial until certified by the Town of Milton

Community Impact

A change in the mayor's office is a significant moment for a community that has been among Canada's fastest-growing. The incoming mayor and the new council will help guide decisions on housing, transit, roads, taxes and community services during the next term of council. Residents can expect to see the newly elected council sworn in and begin its work in the weeks ahead.

Background

Gord Krantz was first elected mayor of Milton in 1980 and has served continuously since, making him one of the longest-serving mayors of any major municipality in Canada. His tenure spanned decades of rapid expansion that transformed Milton from a small town into one of the country's fastest-growing communities. Full results for the mayor's race, regional and local council seats, and school board trustees are available through the Town of Milton, with official results to be confirmed by the Town Clerk.

Source: Town of Milton — https://results.milton.ca/ and FM101 Milton Now — https://www.miltonnow.ca/local-news/

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