10/17/2026
Town of Tignish β 2026 Municipal Election Update
Nominations for the 2026 Municipal Election officially closed on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Mayor
Two candidates have put their names forward for the position of Mayor:
- Jeff Hackett
- Allan McInnis
An election for Mayor will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Councillors β Elected by Acclamation
The following six individuals have been elected by acclamation for the 2026β2030 term:
- Sam Arsenault
- John McInnis
- Dawn McInnis
- Judy Morrissey Richard
- Holly Gaudet
- Lynn Gallant
Congratulations to all six councillors! We welcome Lynn Gallant to Council and look forward to working together over the next four years.
We would also like to thank both mayoral candidates for putting their names forward and wish them the best of luck in the upcoming election.
The new Council's four-year term will begin on December 7, 2026.
Further information regarding advance voting, polling locations and voting hours will be shared soon.