Milton's 2026 Council and School Board Results: The Full Ward-by-Ward Unofficial Numbers

Milton voters did not just choose a new mayor on October 26 - they also filled every regional and town council seat and elected the town's school board trustees. With all 38 polls reporting, unofficial results from the Town of Milton point to a mix of returning incumbents and new faces heading to council and to the two Halton school boards.

What Happened

On Monday, October 26, 2026, Milton held its municipal and school board elections. The Town reported turnout of about 40.7 percent, with roughly 44,995 ballots cast across the town's four wards. Alongside the mayor's race - won by George Minakakis - residents elected one regional councillor and one town councillor in each ward, plus trustees for the Halton District School Board and the Halton Catholic District School Board. The results below are the unofficial election-night totals the Town of Milton reported with all 38 polls counted. The Town Clerk is expected to certify the official results in the days that follow.

Key Details

• Mayor (previously reported): George Minakakis was elected with about 45 percent of the vote, ahead of long-time incumbent Gord Krantz.

• Ward 1 - Regional Councillor: Colin Best re-elected (about 89 percent). Town Councillor: Owen Gray (about 58 percent).

• Ward 2 - Regional Councillor: John Challinor (about 62 percent). Town Councillor: Patrick Murphy (about 42 percent).

• Ward 3 - Regional Councillor: Rick Di Lorenzo (about 51 percent). Town Councillor: Adil Khalqi (about 67 percent).

• Ward 4 - Regional Councillor: Sarah Marshall (about 60 percent). Town Councillor: Giles Vanderholt (about 35 percent).

• Halton District School Board trustees: Andrew J. Wood (Wards 1 and 2) and Letitia Henry (Wards 3 and 4).

• Halton Catholic District School Board trustees: Joseph Brendan (Wards 1 and 4) and Joseph Adams (Wards 2 and 3).

Community Impact

These are the people who will shape local decisions for the next four years - from property taxes, roads and growth at the town and regional level to policies and budgets for Milton's public and Catholic students. After a busy and high-profile campaign, the results point to both continuity, with several incumbents returning, and change, with a new mayor and new voices joining council.

Background

Milton elects one regional councillor and one town councillor in each of its four wards. Together they form town council and also represent Milton at Halton Region. School board trustees are elected across paired wards. All of the figures above remain unofficial until the Town Clerk certifies the final results.

Source: Town of Milton (election-night count) via FM101 Milton Now - https://www.miltonnow.ca/2026/10/27/2139749/

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