Residents in Carberry, Manitoba, have until February 9, 2026 (4:30 PM) to put their names forward for a vacant seat on the local town council. This special election was called to find a replacement for Councillor Mike Sudak, who resigned at the Dec. 9, 2025 council meeting; his last day in the role was Jan. 1, 2026.
According to a local news outlet, the official nomination period is the first step toward the community vote on March 17, 2026. To run for the seat, people must be Canadian citizens, at least 18 years old, and either live in or own property in the town. Candidates must collect signatures from at least 25 local voters (or 1% of the voters list, whichever is less) to officially join the race.
The Town of Carberry is currently preparing its 2026 budget, and the person who wins this seat will join Mayor Ray Muirhead and council in finalizing how money is spent on priorities such as community safety officers and infrastructure upgrades, including road repairs. This is an important time for the community as local leaders continue to advocate for better highway safety following the June 15, 2023 intersection tragedy and the reopening of local emergency-room services.
According to a recent media coverage, local employment numbers remain steady. The new councillor elected in the March 17 by-election will serve the remainder of the 2022026 term — roughly seven months before the province-wide municipal general election on October 28, 2026. Anyone interested in running must submit their nomination paperwork to Senior Election Official Grady Stephenson by 4:30 PM on February 9.
