Municipal election 2026

MacLeod for mayor? How a new possible contender could change Ottawa’s mayoral race

Many commenters on social media have suggested MacLeod herself should consider running for mayor. As it turns out, she has been thinking about it, too.

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe officially registers as candidate, but faces controversy over newspaper ads

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe has filed his papers to run for Mayor a second time, but is now facing controversy over an ad published in a local newspaper

Here’s who’s running for city council so far in Nepean wards

Some old and new names make the list

Here's who’s running so far to be your next city councillor and mayor

Orléans at the voting booth

When voters head to the polls in this fall's municipal election, Orléans East Cumberland will be a key race to watch for many reasons.

Could a home builder be Ottawa’s next mayor?

Alex Lawson says his decision to run for mayor isn’t based on a lifelong ambition to be in politics. Instead, he is entering the race because, in his view, Ottawa has stopped delivering basic services effectively.

Neil Saravanamuttoo talks transit, budget and running for mayor

Finance expert Neil Saravanamuttoo is planning a run for mayor, but there is a catch: he will only do so if residents are willing to organize a “grassroots movement” around him first.