The race for Pembroke City Council is growing as two more residents have officially joined the list of candidates for the municipal election on October 26, 2026. James (Jamie) Law and Shawn Behnke filed their nomination papers in mid-May, bringing the current total to four candidates vying for the six available council seats.
According to the City of Pembroke, Law submitted his nomination on May 15, followed by Behnke on May 19. They join Ian Kuehl and Elise Fuisz, who had previously filed for the upcoming term. Residents have until August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to submit nominations for either council or the mayoral position.
The municipal election will also feature a contested race for mayor for the first time since 2022. Incumbent Mayor Ron Gervais, who has served in the role since being acclaimed four years ago, is being challenged by the current Deputy Mayor, Brian Abdallah. Both candidates filed their papers in early May.
The upcoming vote will use a combination of internet voting, paper ballots, and vote tabulators. Residents can cast their ballots starting October 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. until the close of voting on election day, October 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
The current council, which concludes its term in November, includes Mayor Gervais, Deputy Mayor Abdallah, and councillors Ed Jacyno, Ian Kuehl, Patricia Lafreniere, Andrew Plummer, and Troy Purcell. More information on the candidate nomination process and the upcoming vote is available through the City of Pembroke website.
