Winnipeg election results remained pending late Wednesday after residents voted for mayor, city councillors and school trustees in the 2026 municipal election.
Polling stations closed at 8 p.m. local time on October 28, but the City of Winnipeg said results would be posted and updated as information arrived from voting locations, according to its 2026 election information.
No winner was officially declared for the mayor’s race in the election information available late Wednesday.
Incumbent Mayor Scott Gillingham was seeking a second term against 11 challengers.
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Winnipeg election results are being updated as votes arrive
The election covered the mayor’s office, all 15 city council wards and school trustee positions for six school divisions serving Winnipeg.
The city’s election process calls for advance ballots to be tabulated after polls close, while results from election-day voting locations are reported as counts are completed.
That means some contests can be called before others, particularly where voting locations submit results at different times.
Official election declaration scheduled for October 29
The City of Winnipeg’s election schedule lists Thursday, October 29, 2026, as the date for the Senior Election Official’s declaration of election results.
The schedule distinguishes the release of preliminary results from the formal declaration of winners.
Results may therefore appear online before the city completes the official declaration process.
Some school trustee races could take longer because four school division wards extend beyond Winnipeg’s municipal boundaries.
Ballots cast in neighbouring municipalities must be counted by hand before those contests can be finalized.
What was at stake in the Winnipeg vote
The mayoral contest featured 12 candidates, including Gillingham, former city councillor Kevin Klein and software developer Noah Redden. The city’s candidate guide provided information for the race.
Voters also selected councillors in wards covering issues such as roads, public transit, housing, property taxes, policing, infrastructure and local services.
The new council will serve the next municipal term and will inherit ongoing decisions involving the city’s budget, capital projects and service levels.
School trustee races will determine representatives responsible for local public education governance in the Winnipeg, Louis Riel, Pembina Trails, River East Transcona, Seven Oaks and St. James-Assiniboia school divisions.
When will Winnipeg election winners be known?
Preliminary results are expected to continue appearing through the city’s election website as ballots are received and counted.
The city has scheduled the official declaration for Thursday, October 29.
Readers should treat any result that has not been formally declared as preliminary until the election office confirms it.
CTC News will update its coverage as the mayoral, council and school trustee races are declared.
Frequently Asked Questions
When were Winnipeg polls open for the 2026 municipal election?
Polling locations were open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. local time on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Who was running for mayor of Winnipeg?
Twelve candidates were listed for mayor, including incumbent Scott Gillingham, Kevin Klein and Noah Redden.
When will the official Winnipeg election results be declared?
The City of Winnipeg’s election schedule lists Thursday, October 29, 2026, for the Senior Election Official’s declaration of results.
What positions were being elected in Winnipeg?
Voters selected a mayor, councillors for 15 city wards and school trustees for six school divisions.
Why could some school trustee results take longer?
Four school division wards extend beyond Winnipeg’s city limits, requiring ballots from neighbouring municipalities to be counted by hand.
Fact-Checked: Key dates, offices, candidate totals, reporting procedures and the October 29 declaration date were checked against City of Winnipeg election information. ([winnipeg.ca](https://www.winnipeg.ca/people-culture/our-city-our-stories/5-things-you-need-know-about-election-day?utm_source=openai))
Disclaimer: Preliminary election results can change until the City of Winnipeg completes its official count and declaration.