Ottawa Mayor Election 2026 Results: Mark Sutcliffe Re-elected
Short answer
Mark Sutcliffe won a second term as mayor of Ottawa on October 26, 2026, with 139,354 votes (44.65%) to Jeff Leiper’s 105,819 (33.90%), according to the City of Ottawa’s unofficial results with all 824 tabulators reporting. Turnout was 36.21%. The City has not yet declared the results official.
Unofficial until certified. Election-night totals are unofficial until each city clerk certifies them under Ontario’s Municipal Elections Act, and numbers can change slightly after the clerk reconciles every ballot. Last updated October 27, 2026, 8:45 AM ET. ViralScopeHub is independent and not affiliated with any election office, party or government.
Ottawa mayor results: Sutcliffe wins a second term
Mark Sutcliffe won a second term as Ottawa’s mayor with 139,354 votes (44.65%). Outgoing councillor Jeff Leiper was second with 105,819 votes (33.90%), a gap of 33,535 votes (CBC News reports the same margin). The City of Ottawa’s unofficial results show all 824 of 824 vote tabulators reporting.
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Sutcliffe (elected, unofficial) | 139,354 | 44.65% |
| Jeff Leiper | 105,819 | 33.90% |
| Neil Saravanamuttoo | 34,463 | 11.04% |
| Alex Lawson | 23,605 | 7.56% |
| Amjad Ali Syed | 1,312 | 0.42% |
| Queen Divine Priya Amber Bakshi | 1,234 | 0.40% |
| Ali Shayvard | 1,016 | 0.33% |
| Bernard Couchman | 925 | 0.30% |
| Peter Westaway | 912 | 0.29% |
| Jacob Solomon | 858 | 0.27% |
| Geoff Nicholas | 799 | 0.26% |
| Suraj Harish | 728 | 0.23% |
| Josh Rachlis | 688 | 0.22% |
| Zed Chebib | 412 | 0.13% |
Neil Saravanamuttoo (11.04%) and Alex Lawson (7.56%) were the only other candidates above 2%. Together the top four candidates took 97.15% of mayoral votes in the City’s table (our sum of the four listed shares).
Turnout in Ottawa
The City reports 314,393 ballots cast out of 868,248 eligible electors, a turnout of 36.21%. Turnout varied a lot by ward. It was highest in Kitchissippi (Ward 15) at 48.68% and Capital (Ward 17) at 44.10%, and lowest in Gloucester–Southgate (Ward 10) at 28.49% and Rideau–Vanier (Ward 12) at 28.57%.
Ottawa city council: ward-by-ward results for all 24 wards
The table below is the City of Ottawa’s unofficial results for all 24 wards, with every tabulator reporting. After it, each ward has its own breakdown with every candidate’s votes and share, plus the ward’s eligible electors, ballots cast and turnout. The City’s results file reports the mayor race for the whole city only, so mayoral votes by ward are not yet published.
| Ward | Name | Councillor-elect | Votes | Share | Ballots cast | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orléans East–Cumberland | Matt Luloff | 6,337 | 36.41% | 17,557 | 39.84% |
| 2 | Orléans West–Innes | Laura Dudas | 10,573 | 65.56% | 16,274 | 40.65% |
| 3 | Barrhaven West | David Hill | 11,672 | 70.82% | 16,705 | 37.83% |
| 4 | Kanata North | Cathy Curry | 9,084 | 73.67% | 12,598 | 35.98% |
| 5 | West Carleton–March | Clarke Kelly | 5,239 | 60.26% | 8,754 | 39.10% |
| 6 | Stittsville | Chelsea Walton | 6,847 | 43.72% | 15,741 | 39.27% |
| 7 | Bay | Theresa Kavanagh | 11,939 | 82.47% | 14,950 | 38.20% |
| 8 | College | Laine Johnson | 14,327 | 92.00% | 16,111 | 39.09% |
| 9 | Knoxdale–Merivale | Sean Devine | 7,083 | 59.19% | 12,223 | 39.61% |
| 10 | Gloucester–Southgate | Jessica Bradley | 7,506 | 69.31% | 11,122 | 28.49% |
| 11 | Beacon Hill–Cyrville | Tim Tierney | 5,978 | 63.10% | 9,622 | 34.26% |
| 12 | Rideau–Vanier | Stéphanie Plante | 6,194 | 53.75% | 11,920 | 28.57% |
| 13 | Rideau–Rockcliffe | Rawlson King | 8,181 | 81.53% | 10,545 | 31.44% |
| 14 | Somerset | Ariel Troster | 9,061 | 61.89% | 15,162 | 38.57% |
| 15 | Kitchissippi | Joanne Chianello | 10,722 | 65.20% | 16,907 | 48.68% |
| 16 | River | Riley Brockington | Acclaimed | — | 37,861 | — |
| 17 | Capital | Shawn Menard | 12,146 | 87.73% | 14,398 | 44.10% |
| 18 | Alta Vista | Marty Carr | 8,256 | 66.62% | 12,699 | 36.25% |
| 19 | Orléans South–Navan | Catherine Kitts | 12,074 | 90.17% | 13,590 | 30.84% |
| 20 | Osgoode | Isabelle Skalski | 7,205 | 88.35% | 8,343 | 31.26% |
| 21 | Rideau–Jock | David Brown | Acclaimed | — | 26,716 | — |
| 22 | Riverside South–Findlay Creek | Steve Desroches | 7,702 | 84.98% | 9,295 | 29.14% |
| 23 | Kanata South | Erin Coffin | 7,878 | 49.69% | 16,001 | 38.83% |
| 24 | Barrhaven East | Wilson Lo | 9,987 | 76.86% | 13,246 | 34.18% |
Ward 1: Orléans East–Cumberland
Eligible electors: 44,068. Ballots cast: 17,557. Turnout: 39.84% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 17,405. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Luloff | 6,337 | 36.41% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Bob Bell | 4,308 | 24.75% | |
| Barbara Daniela Gandolfo | 2,578 | 14.81% | |
| Yvette Ashiri | 1,713 | 9.84% | |
| Sherif Rizk | 1,019 | 5.85% | |
| Mazhar Choudhry | 776 | 4.46% | |
| Tammie Trellert | 674 | 3.87% |
Ward 2: Orléans West–Innes
Eligible electors: 40,033. Ballots cast: 16,274. Turnout: 40.65% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 16,127. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Dudas | 10,573 | 65.56% | Elected (unofficial) |
| David Purchase | 3,151 | 19.54% | |
| Jenna Jessop | 2,403 | 14.90% |
Ward 3: Barrhaven West
Eligible electors: 44,156. Ballots cast: 16,705. Turnout: 37.83% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 16,481. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Hill | 11,672 | 70.82% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Jeff Balys | 2,413 | 14.64% | |
| Donna Blackburn | 2,396 | 14.54% |
Ward 4: Kanata North
Eligible electors: 35,011. Ballots cast: 12,598. Turnout: 35.98% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 12,331. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathy Curry | 9,084 | 73.67% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Rob Millan | 2,401 | 19.47% | |
| James Murchison | 846 | 6.86% |
Ward 5: West Carleton–March
Eligible electors: 22,389. Ballots cast: 8,754. Turnout: 39.10% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 8,694. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Kelly | 5,239 | 60.26% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Christine Harrison | 3,095 | 35.60% | |
| Dylan Nose | 360 | 4.14% |
Ward 6: Stittsville
Eligible electors: 40,079. Ballots cast: 15,741. Turnout: 39.27% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 15,660. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Walton | 6,847 | 43.72% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Theresa Qadri | 2,332 | 14.89% | |
| Kevin Hua | 2,153 | 13.75% | |
| Paul Meek | 1,538 | 9.82% | |
| Sheetal Narwal | 1,203 | 7.68% | |
| Tanya Hein | 721 | 4.60% | |
| Mani Sharma | 380 | 2.43% | |
| Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful | 274 | 1.75% | |
| Devin Michael Fitzgerald O'Brien | 212 | 1.35% |
Ward 7: Bay
Eligible electors: 39,140. Ballots cast: 14,950. Turnout: 38.20% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 14,477. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Kavanagh | 11,939 | 82.47% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Spencer Radford | 1,443 | 9.97% | |
| Butch Moore | 1,095 | 7.56% |
Ward 8: College
Eligible electors: 41,211. Ballots cast: 16,111. Turnout: 39.09% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 15,572. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laine Johnson | 14,327 | 92.00% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Malloum Abakar | 1,245 | 8.00% |
Ward 9: Knoxdale–Merivale
Eligible electors: 30,861. Ballots cast: 12,223. Turnout: 39.61% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 11,967. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Devine | 7,083 | 59.19% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Anna Ielo-Tal | 3,540 | 29.58% | |
| Cole Fraser Jones | 1,224 | 10.23% | |
| Brandon Ly | 120 | 1.00% |
Ward 10: Gloucester–Southgate
Eligible electors: 39,036. Ballots cast: 11,122. Turnout: 28.49% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 10,830. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Bradley | 7,506 | 69.31% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Donna Dickson | 1,480 | 13.67% | |
| Ahmed Rashid | 1,187 | 10.96% | |
| John Redins | 367 | 3.39% | |
| Ayub Omar | 290 | 2.68% |
Ward 11: Beacon Hill–Cyrville
Eligible electors: 28,082. Ballots cast: 9,622. Turnout: 34.26% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 9,474. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tierney | 5,978 | 63.10% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Cathryne Milburn | 3,100 | 32.72% | |
| Coreen Corcoran | 396 | 4.18% |
Ward 12: Rideau–Vanier
Eligible electors: 41,716. Ballots cast: 11,920. Turnout: 28.57% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 11,524. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stéphanie Plante | 6,194 | 53.75% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Lyra Evans | 3,791 | 32.90% | |
| Julie Fiala Chartrand | 565 | 4.90% | |
| Brian Paquette | 449 | 3.90% | |
| Michael Karl Sewanaku | 309 | 2.68% | |
| Eric Smith | 216 | 1.87% |
Ward 13: Rideau–Rockcliffe
Eligible electors: 33,545. Ballots cast: 10,545. Turnout: 31.44% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 10,034. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawlson King | 8,181 | 81.53% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Peter J. Karwacki | 1,853 | 18.47% |
Ward 14: Somerset
Eligible electors: 39,309. Ballots cast: 15,162. Turnout: 38.57% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 14,641. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Troster | 9,061 | 61.89% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Robert Dekker | 2,818 | 19.25% | |
| Michael Tay | 2,019 | 13.79% | |
| Nicholas Gollé | 430 | 2.94% | |
| Dillon Anderson | 313 | 2.14% |
Ward 15: Kitchissippi
Eligible electors: 34,729. Ballots cast: 16,907. Turnout: 48.68% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 16,446. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joanne Chianello | 10,722 | 65.20% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Subhir Uppal | 2,711 | 16.48% | |
| Brian Innes | 2,652 | 16.13% | |
| Xavier Commerford | 361 | 2.20% |
Ward 16: River
Riley Brockington was acclaimed. No vote was held in this ward. Eligible electors: 37,861.
Ward 17: Capital
Eligible electors: 32,652. Ballots cast: 14,398. Turnout: 44.10% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 13,845. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Menard | 12,146 | 87.73% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Farah Gulzar | 953 | 6.88% | |
| Jaac Doduck | 746 | 5.39% |
Ward 18: Alta Vista
Eligible electors: 35,029. Ballots cast: 12,699. Turnout: 36.25% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 12,393. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Carr | 8,256 | 66.62% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Derek McSweeney | 1,867 | 15.06% | |
| Elsa Niyongabo | 1,193 | 9.63% | |
| Tressy El-Hawi | 802 | 6.47% | |
| Muhyadin Omar Barkhat | 275 | 2.22% |
Ward 19: Orléans South–Navan
Eligible electors: 44,073. Ballots cast: 13,590. Turnout: 30.84% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 13,391. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Kitts | 12,074 | 90.17% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Jason Wing | 1,317 | 9.83% |
Ward 20: Osgoode
Eligible electors: 26,688. Ballots cast: 8,343. Turnout: 31.26% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 8,155. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabelle Skalski | 7,205 | 88.35% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Bruce Anthony Faulkner | 950 | 11.65% |
Ward 21: Rideau–Jock
David Brown was acclaimed. No vote was held in this ward. Eligible electors: 26,716.
Ward 22: Riverside South–Findlay Creek
Eligible electors: 31,902. Ballots cast: 9,295. Turnout: 29.14% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 9,063. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Desroches | 7,702 | 84.98% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Muyiwa Ojo | 1,361 | 15.02% |
Ward 23: Kanata South
Eligible electors: 41,205. Ballots cast: 16,001. Turnout: 38.83% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 15,855. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Coffin | 7,878 | 49.69% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Allan Hubley | 5,248 | 33.10% | |
| Sam Bhalesar | 1,547 | 9.76% | |
| Megan Strazds-Esenbergs | 1,182 | 7.46% |
Ward 24: Barrhaven East
Eligible electors: 38,757. Ballots cast: 13,246. Turnout: 34.18% (City of Ottawa). Valid votes counted in the councillor race: 12,993. Mayor vote by ward: not yet published (the City’s feed lists the mayor race only for the whole city).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Lo | 9,987 | 76.86% | Elected (unofficial) |
| Yoosaf Melparamba | 889 | 6.84% | |
| Ahmed Alsabaawi | 868 | 6.68% | |
| Jules Ruhinda | 701 | 5.40% | |
| Zahy A Adam | 548 | 4.22% |
Source: City of Ottawa, unofficial results for the 2026 Municipal Elections (results and election-event files). Ward 16 and Ward 21 were won by acclamation. Results are unofficial until the City declares them.
School board races
The City’s page also lists results for the four school boards that serve Ottawa: the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (12 zones), the Ottawa Catholic School Board (10 zones), the Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario and the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est. Several zones were won by acclamation. Check the City’s results page for the trustee in your zone, since trustee zones do not match council wards.
What Sutcliffe’s win means
Sutcliffe, a former broadcaster and business owner, held off 13 challengers, CBC News reports. Leiper’s 33.90% was a strong second but well short of the winner. This post reports numbers only; for the policy debate see the candidates’ platforms on the City’s election site and local reporting from CBC Ottawa and the Ottawa Citizen.
Our read: with a 10.75-point gap between the top two (44.65% minus 33.90%), this was a clear result, not a photo finish, so a change in the order after certification is not expected. That is our reading of the unofficial numbers, not a statement from the City.
What happens next
- The City of Ottawa has said official results are expected Friday, October 30 (reported by CBC News).
- New councils in Ontario take office on November 15, 2026, the date the City of Hamilton and City of Brampton publish for their own councils; confirm Ottawa’s swearing-in date on ottawa.ca.
- Follow updates on our Ottawa election page and compare with our Ontario mayors guide.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Ottawa mayor election in 2026?
Mark Sutcliffe won a second term as mayor of Ottawa on October 26, 2026, with 139,354 votes (44.65%) in the City of Ottawa’s unofficial results. Jeff Leiper was second with 105,819 votes (33.90%).
What was the margin of victory?
Sutcliffe beat Leiper by 33,535 votes, or about 10.75 percentage points, in the unofficial count.
What was Ottawa’s voter turnout?
The City reports 314,393 ballots cast from 868,248 eligible electors, a turnout of 36.21%.
Who won my Ottawa ward?
The table in this post lists the leading candidate in all 24 wards from the City’s unofficial results. Wards 16 (River) and 21 (Rideau–Jock) were acclaimed.
When are Ottawa’s results official?
The results are unofficial until the City declares them. CBC News reported the City expects official results on Friday, October 30.
What was the turnout in each Ottawa ward?
The City of Ottawa publishes turnout by ward. It ranged from 28.49% in Ward 10 to 48.68% in Ward 15; every ward’s ballots cast and turnout are in the table in this post. Mayoral votes by ward are not yet published.
Sources
- City of Ottawa – Unofficial results for the 2026 Municipal Elections
- CBC News – Mark Sutcliffe re-elected as Ottawa’s mayor
- City of Ottawa – Elections
Every figure above comes from the sources listed here and was read on October 27, 2026. Where a number comes from a news outlet rather than the election office, the text says so.
