Several neighbouring communities have confirmed new and returning mayors following the 2026 municipal election, with voters delivering a mix of close races and decisive victories.
In Prescott, incumbent Mayor Gauri Shankar secured a second term, defeating challenger Tim MacKay by 166 votes.
Athens voters chose AnneMarie Dancy, who captured 70 per cent of the vote to defeat Ray Heffernan.
In Elizabethtown-Kitley Township, Henry Oosterhof won the mayor’s chair, finishing 497 votes ahead of Rob Smith.
Mallorytown saw a competitive three-way race, with Kirby Perkins edging out Margaret Fancy and Carson Massey to become mayor.
Meanwhile, Gananoque voters delivered a decisive result by electing Colin Brown. Brown defeated incumbent Mayor John Beddows by 1,506 votes.
Acclaimed mayors were Tory Deschamps in Edwardsburgh-Cardinal and Jeff Shaver in Augusta Township.
The official results mark the end of the 2026 municipal election process in the neighbouring communities, setting the stage for new council terms and local priorities over the next four years.
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