Three (3) Trustees
Cathy Abraham
Pranay Gunti
Kurtis McAleer
Bunmi Oyinsan
Municipal and School Board Elections
The next municipal and school board election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026.
For more information about the upcoming 2026 School Board elections, including the role of Trustees, how to become a Trustee, and frequently asked questions for candidates and voters, please visit the 2026 Ontario Municipal & School Board Elections website.
For general information about the election process, visit the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing election website.
School Board Trustee Distribution and Candidates
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is comprised of 10 elected Trustees, in addition to one First Nations Appointed Trustee, and two Student Trustees.
In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, Trustees serve a four-year term with the upcoming term to begin November, 2026.
Please see below for more information on the distribution of Trustee positions for 2026, as well as election candidates for each region.
Two (2) Trustees
Shawna Blackwood
Julie Chatten
Jack Henry
Two (2) Trustees
Terry Brown
Jaine Klassen Jeninga
Elizabeth Terrell
Lindsay White
Municipality of Brighton, City of Quinte West - Murray Ward, Township of Cramahe
One (1) Trustee
Cynthia (Cyndi) Dickson
Amy McQuaid
One (1) Trustee
Owen Post
Mary Lou Wright
One (1) Trustee
Angela Lloyd
Key dates
Friday, May 1, 2026: first day to file a nomination for an office
Friday, August 21, 2026, 2:00 p.m.: deadline to file or withdraw a nomination for an office
Monday, August 24, 2026, 4:00 p.m.: deadline for municipalities to verify candidate eligibility and certify or reject nominations
Monday, October 26, 2026: election day
Sunday, November 15, 2026: new term of office begins
Information for Candidates
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board does not administer the election process.
For questions related to nominations, voting, or election procedures, please contact the Clerk’s office of your local municipality.
Who Can Run for School Board Trustee?
- A resident within the jurisdiction of the Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB;
- A Canadian citizen;
- At least 18 years old;
- Not legally prohibited from voting; and,
- Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.