Elections were held in the Niagara Region of Ontario on October 22, 2018, in conjunction with municipal elections across the province.

Niagara Regional Council
| Position | Elected |
|---|---|
| Fort Erie Mayor | Wayne H. Redekop |
| Fort Erie Councillor | Tom Insinna |
| Grimsby Mayor | Jeff A. Jordan |
| Grimsby Councillor | Wayne Fertich |
| Lincoln Mayor | Sandra Easton |
| Lincoln Councillor | Robert Foster |
| Niagara Falls Mayor | Jim Diodati |
| Niagara Falls Councillor | Peter Nicholson |
| Niagara Falls Councillor | Barbara Greenwood |
| Niagara Falls Councillor | Bob Gale |
| Niagara-on-the-Lake Lord Mayor | Betty Disero |
| Niagara-on-the-Lake Councillor | Gary Zalepa Jr. |
| Pelham Mayor | Marvin Junkin |
| Pelham Councillor | Diana Huson |
| Port Colborne Mayor | Bill Steele |
| Port Colborne Councillor | Barbara Butters |
| St. Catharines Mayor | Walter Sendzik |
| St. Catharines Councillor | Jim Bradley |
| St. Catharines Councillor | George Darte |
| St. Catharines Councillor | Sandie Bellows |
| St. Catharines Councillor | Laura Ip |
| St. Catharines Councillor | Brian Heit |
| St. Catharines Councillor | Tim Rigby |
| Thorold Mayor | Terry Ugulini |
| Thorold Councillor | Tim Whalen |
| Wainfleet Mayor | Kevin Gibson |
| Welland Mayor | Frank Campion |
| Welland Councillor | Pat Chiocchio |
| Welland Councillor | Leanna Villella |
| West Lincoln Mayor | David Bylsma |
Regional Chair
For the first time, the chair of regional council was to be directly elected.[1] However, on the last day of candidate registration the Ontario Government announced they would be cancelling this council race.[2]
At the time of this cancellation, five candidates were registered to run for he chair position. Incumbent chair Al Caslin and Pelham Mayor Dave Augstyn both decided to run for a regional council seat in their respective municipalities.
Fort Erie
Mayor
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne H. Redekop (X) | 5,370 | 56.03 |
| Stephen Passero | 3,903 | 40.72 |
| George Jardine | 311 | 3.24 |
Regional Councillor
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Insinna | 3,783 | 40.67 |
| Sandy Annunziata (X) | 3,492 | 37.54 |
| Joan Christensen | 1,624 | 17.46 |
| Douglas Baker-Smith | 402 | 4.32 |
Fort Erie Town Council
Ward 1
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| George P. McDermott (X) | 764 | 63.25 |
| Dale Hirons | 444 | 36.75 |
Ward 2
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Dubanow | 838 | 52.87 |
| Marlo Toppazzini | 408 | 25.74 |
| John Mollicone | 339 | 21.39 |
Ward 3
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Zanko (X) | 811 | 45.23 |
| Tracey Calder Rosettani | 528 | 29.45 |
| Dean Demizio | 277 | 15.45 |
| Scott Winger | 177 | 9.87 |
Ward 4
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Marina Butler (X) | 673 | 43.56 |
| Ron Brunner | 522 | 33.79 |
| Pati Habermann | 270 | 17.48 |
| Robert Hirons | 80 | 5.18 |
Ward 5
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Don Lubberts (X) | 599 | 35.03 |
| Michael Reles | 585 | 34.21 |
| Leah Feor | 526 | 30.76 |
Ward 6
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Ann-Marie Noyes | 902 | 57.05 |
| Christoffer M. Knutt (X) | 679 | 42.95 |
Source:[3]
Grimsby
Mayor
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff A. Jordan | 6,344 | 71.51 |
| Steve D. Berry | 2,527 | 28.49 |
Source:[4]
Lincoln
Mayor
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Sandra Easton (X) | 4,397 | 66.30 |
| Robert Condotta | 2,235 | 33.70 |
Source:[5]
Niagara Falls
Source:[6]
Mayor
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Diodati (X) | 13,875 | 58.09 |
| Kim Craitor | 8,252 | 34.55 |
| Dinah Lilia Mourise | 1,047 | 4.38 |
| Kip Finn | 710 | 2.97 |
Regional Council
Three to be elected. Regional councillors do not sit in city council.
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Nicholson | 9,674 | 17.85 |
| Barbara Greenwood | 7,653 | 14.12 |
| Bob Gale (X) | 7,211 | 13.30 |
| Selina Volpatti (X) | 6,483 | 11.96 |
| John Morocco | 4,743 | 8.75 |
| Tim Housser | 4,262 | 7.86 |
| Chris Rigas | 3,744 | 6.91 |
| Dianne Munro | 2,912 | 5.37 |
| Anne Angelone | 2,630 | 4.85 |
| Dave Eke | 1,973 | 3.64 |
| Theresa Johnson | 1,942 | 3.58 |
| Clarke Bitter | 980 | 1.81 |
Niagara Falls City Council
8 to be elected at-large.
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Strange (X) | 12,021 | 8.85 |
| Victor Pietrangelo (X) | 8,846 | 6.51 |
| Wayne Thomson (X) | 8,355 | 6.15 |
| Lori Lococo | 7,666 | 5.64 |
| Wayne Campbell (X) | 7,413 | 5.46 |
| Vince Kerrio (X) | 7,356 | 5.41 |
| Chris Dabrowski | 7,130 | 5.25 |
| Carolyn Ioannoni (X) | 7,015 | 5.16 |
| Joyce Morocco (X) | 6,535 | 4.81 |
| Rich Merlino | 5,673 | 4.18 |
| Kenneth Groves | 5,248 | 3.86 |
| Steve Ludzik | 5,080 | 3.74 |
| Shirley Fisher | 4,276 | 3.15 |
| Tony Baldinelli | 3,713 | 2.73 |
| Karen Stearne | 3,346 | 2.46 |
| Tom Stranges | 3,328 | 2.45 |
| Peter Dychtiar | 3,122 | 2.30 |
| Angela Peebles | 3,047 | 2.24 |
| Anne Radojcic | 2,951 | 2.17 |
| Peter Fischer | 2,922 | 2.15 |
| Norm Puttick | 2,856 | 2.10 |
| Gary Baker | 2,594 | 1.91 |
| Jamie Jones | 1,972 | 1.45 |
| Domenic Caruso | 1,816 | 1.34 |
| Christian Bell | 1,727 | 1.27 |
| Tim Tredwell | 1,569 | 1.15 |
| Lucia Baldinelli Ciampa | 1,555 | 1.14 |
| Margie Manker | 1,528 | 1.12 |
| Ralph Panucci | 1,443 | 1.06 |
| Nick Maruca | 986 | 0.73 |
| Harvey Gordon | 868 | 0.64 |
| Vito Pennimpede | 761 | 0.56 |
| Jordan Cowe | 679 | 0.50 |
| Daniel Faraci | 455 | 0.33 |
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Lord Mayor
| Lord Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Betty Disero | 4,169 | 50.14 |
| Patrick Darte (X) | 2,743 | 32.99 |
| Daniel Turner | 1,402 | 16.86 |
Source:[7]
Pelham
Mayor
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Marvin Junkin | 3,975 | 55.66 |
| Gary Edward Accursi | 1,671 | 23.40 |
| Carla Baxter | 1,495 | 20.94 |
Source:[8]
Port Colborne
Mayor
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Steele | 2,634 | 39.88 |
| Betty Konc | 1,932 | 29.25 |
| Wayne Elliott | 1,789 | 27.09 |
| Ron St. Jean | 249 | 3.77 |
Source:[9]
St. Catharines
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The 2018 St. Catharines municipal election took place on Monday October 22, 2018 to determine a mayor, regional and city councillors and school trustees in the city of St. Catharines, Ontario. The election of a regional chair was also scheduled, but was cancelled by the provincial government led by Premier Doug Ford on Friday July 27, 2018, the registration deadline for candidates.[10]
Mayor
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Sendzik (X) | 21,574 | 71.85 |
| Richard Stephens | 5,834 | 19.43 |
| Johnny Tischler | 1,465 | 4.88 |
| Tunde Soniregun | 1,153 | 3.84 |
Source:[11]
Regional Council
Six to be elected at-large. Regional councillors do not sit in city council.
| Candidate | Total votes | % of total votes |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Bradley | 18,954 | 14.10 |
| George Darte | 12,516 | 9.31 |
| Sandie Bellows | 11,117 | 8.27 |
| Laura Ip | 9,878 | 7.35 |
| Brian Heit (X) | 8,499 | 6.32 |
| Tim Rigby (X) | 8,435 | 6.27 |
| Kelly Edgar (X) | 7,233 | 5.38 |
| Mike Britton | 6,765 | 5.03 |
| Bruce Timms (X) | 5,859 | 4.36 |
| Haley Bateman | 5,546 | 4.13 |
| Mark Elliott | 5,519 | 4.10 |
| Rob Depetris | 4,784 | 3.56 |
| Mo Al Jumaily | 4,105 | 3.05 |
| Debbie MacGregor (X) | 3,844 | 2.86 |
| Emily Beth Spanton | 3,421 | 2.54 |
| Frank Rupcic | 3,360 | 2.50 |
| Peter Gill | 3,247 | 2.42 |
| Mary Margaret Murphy | 2,763 | 2.06 |
| Len Stack | 2,735 | 2.03 |
| Alan Caslin (X) | 1,928 | 1.43 |
| Lou Felice | 1,476 | 1.10 |
| Paul Allan | 1,438 | 1.07 |
| Bob Szajkowski | 1,024 | 0.76 |
Source:[12]
St. Catharines City Council
Ward 1 - Merriton
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Greg Miller | 1,848 | 25.31 |
| Lori Littleton | 1,527 | 20.91 |
| David Haywood (X) | 1,380 | 18.90 |
| Lesley Seaborne | 1,121 | 15.35 |
| Kim Clifford | 742 | 10.16 |
| Diane Foster | 281 | 3.85 |
| Marta Liddiard | 280 | 3.83 |
| Hayden Lawrence | 123 | 1.68 |
Source:[13]
Ward 2 - St. Andrew's
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Kushner (X) | 2,954 | 39.12 |
| Matt Harris (X) | 2,850 | 37.74 |
| Emilio Raimondo | 1,748 | 23.15 |
Source:[14]
Ward 3 - St. George's
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Sal Sorrento (X) | 1,921 | 30.42 |
| Kevin Townsend | 1,536 | 24.33 |
| Brody Longmuir | 1,475 | 23.36 |
| Vicky-Lynn Smith | 1,126 | 17.83 |
| Thomas Grundy | 256 | 4.05 |
Source:[15]
Ward 4 - St. Patrick's
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Karrie Porter | 3,098 | 41.03 |
| Mat Siscoe (X) | 2,279 | 30.19 |
| Robin McPherson | 2,173 | 28.78 |
Source:[16]
Ward 5 - Grantham
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Phillips (X) | 2,860 | 26.52 |
| Dawn Dodge | 2,227 | 20.65 |
| Jeff Brooks | 1,944 | 18.03 |
| Mark Stevens | 1,262 | 11.70 |
| Dennis Van Meer | 1,067 | 9.90 |
| Alan C. Ziemianin | 665 | 6.17 |
| Rob Gill | 501 | 4.65 |
| Matthew Bastead | 257 | 2.38 |
Source:[17]
Ward 6 - Port Dalhousie
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Garcia (X) | 3,263 | 30.35 |
| Bruce Williamson (X) | 3,018 | 28.07 |
| Jeff Mackie | 2,422 | 22.53 |
| Wolfgang Guembel | 2,047 | 19.04 |
Source:[18]
Thorold
Mayor
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Terry Ugulini | 3,298 | 64.41 |
| Henry D'Angela | 1,822 | 35.59 |
Source:[19]
Wainfleet
Mayor
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gibson | 1,009 | 35.29 |
| Richard Dykstra | 468 | 16.37 |
| Ted Hessels | 455 | 15.91 |
| Andrew Watts | 411 | 14.38 |
| Alfred Kiers | 397 | 13.89 |
| Ken Martin | 119 | 4.16 |
Source:[20]
Welland
Mayor
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Campion (X) | 10,100 | 77.90 |
| Steven Soos | 1,453 | 11.21 |
| David Clow | 1,413 | 10.90 |
Source:[21]
Regional Councillor
Two to be elected
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Chiocchio | 6,354 | 29.96 |
| Leanna Villella | 6,344 | 29.92 |
| Paul Grenier (X) | 4,735 | 22.33 |
| George Marshall (X) | 3,773 | 17.79 |
Source:[21]
Welland City Council

Two elected from each ward
Ward 1
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Grimaldi (X) | 1,000 | 30.07 |
| Adam Moote | 886 | 26.64 |
| Ryan Huckla | 639 | 19.21 |
| Tom Bacolini | 299 | 8.99 |
| Shirley Cordiner | 221 | 6.64 |
| Holly Syer | 219 | 6.58 |
| Robin Comtois | 62 | 1.86 |
Source:[21]
Ward 2
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Leo Van Vliet (X) | 1,407 | 34.08 |
| David McLeod (X) | 1,404 | 34.01 |
| Serge Daoust | 535 | 12.6 |
| Debi Katsmar | 465 | 11.26 |
| Brad Ulch | 317 | 7.68 |
Source:[21]
Ward 3
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas Spinosa | 1,547 | 37.36 |
| John Chiocchio (X) | 1,191 | 28.76 |
| John Mastroianni (X) | 1,019 | 24.61 |
| John Thomas McNall | 384 | 9.27 |
Source:[21]
By-election
A by-election was held on August 9, 2021, in Ward 3 to fill the vacancy of Lucas Spinosa who resigned.[22]
| Candidate | Vote[23] | % |
|---|---|---|
| John Mastroianni | 712 | 35.28 |
| Steve Soos | 386 | 19.13 |
| Cathy Connor | 341 | 16.90 |
| Nancy Dmytrov Bilboe | 271 | 13.43 |
| Douglas R. Thomas | 205 | 10.16 |
| Phil Gladman | 91 | 4.51 |
Ward 4
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Green | 1,146 | 28.92 |
| Tony Dimarco (X) | 1,126 | 28.41 |
| Melissa McGlashan | 820 | 20.69 |
| Maria Lallouet | 652 | 16.45 |
| Phill Gladman | 119 | 3.00 |
| Charles Owen | 100 | 2.52 |
Source:[21]
Ward 5
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Graham Speck | 1,110 | 32.93 |
| Claudette Richard (X) | 1,099 | 32.60 |
| Ken LeBlanc | 662 | 19.64 |
| Leslie Robichaud | 233 | 6.91 |
| Niki Ann Brideau | 206 | 6.11 |
| Devin Paul James St. Jean | 61 | 1.81 |
Source:[21]
Ward 6
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Fokkens (X) | 1,096 | 31.76 |
| Jim Larouche (X) | 874 | 25.33 |
| Mike Konderka | 816 | 23.65 |
| Jamie Lee | 443 | 12.84 |
| James Takeo | 222 | 6.43 |
Source:[21]
West Lincoln
Mayor
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| David Bylsma | 2,115 | 47.51 |
| Douglas Joyner (X) | 1,104 | 24.80 |
| Joann Chechalk | 1,034 | 23.23 |
| Paul Wiebe | 199 | 4.47 |
Source:[24]
References
- ↑ "2018 Election of the Regional Chair". Niagara Region. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ↑ Grant LaFleche, Karena Walker (July 27, 2018). "Updated: Niagara Regional chair reelection scuttled by province". Metroland Media Group Ltd. St. Catharines Standard. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ↑ "2018 Municipal Election Official Results" (PDF). The Town of Fort Erie. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ↑ "Certificate of Election Results". Town of Grimsby, Ontario. Archived from the original on October 27, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ↑ "Town of Lincoln 2018 Elections - Unofficial Results". Town of Lincoln. Archived from the original on October 28, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ↑ "2018 Niagara Falls Municipal Election Unofficial Results". City of Niagara Falls. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ↑ "Clerk's Declaration of Election Results" (PDF). the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ↑ "2018 Election Results". Town of Pelham. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ↑ "2018 Municipal and School Board Election Results". City of Port Colborne. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ↑ Forsyth, Paul (July 27, 2018). "Ford axing at-large election of regional chair in Niagara". Niagara This Week. Niagara Region.
- ↑ "Certificate of Election Results - Mayor" (PDF). City of St. Catharines. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ↑ "Certificate of Election Results - Office of Regional Councillor" (PDF). City of St. Catharines. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ↑ "Certificate of Election Results - Ward 1 - Merritton" (PDF). City of St. Catharines. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ↑ "Certificate of Election Results - Ward 2 - St. Andrew's" (PDF). City of St. Catharines. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ↑ "Certificate of Election Results - Ward 3 - St. George's" (PDF). City of St. Catharines. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ↑ "Certificate of Election Results - Ward 4 - St. Patrick's" (PDF). City of St. Catharines. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ↑ "Certificate of Election Results - Ward 5 - Grantham" (PDF). City of St. Catharines. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ↑ "Certificate of Election Results - Ward 6 - Port Dalhousie" (PDF). City of St. Catharines. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ↑ "City of Thorold Municipal Election - Official Results". City of Thorold. Archived from the original on October 26, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ↑ "Form EL8(W) Clerk's Compilation Worksheet" (PDF). the Township of Wainfleet. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Municipal Election 2018 - Official Results". The Corporation of The City of Welland. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ↑ "Welland city councillor resigns amid ongoing threats and harassment of family". iheartradio. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ↑ "Election summary reports" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ↑ "Certificate of Election Results" (PDF). the Township of West Lincoln. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
