To Run or Not to Run: Election nominations continue rolling in

May 14, 2026 · 0 Comments

By Riley Murphy

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

With May 1st officially marking the beginning of nominations for the upcoming 2026 municipal elections in Caledon, candidates have continued to put themselves forward in the following weeks.

A candidate’s campaign period officially begins when the Municipal Clerk has received their nomination, and candidates have until 2 p.m. on August 21 to file their papers.

Nominations can be submitted for Caledon Council or school board trustee positions.

As of Wednesday, May 13, confirmed candidates are as follows:

MAYOR

Baljit Bawa

Christina Early

Mario Russo

Jagdeep Sacha

WARD 2

Hunar Kahlon

Rakesh Madhok

WARD 3

Stan Cameron

Doug Maskell

WARD 4

Heather French

WARD 5

Anthony Caputo

Diana Mollicone

WARD 6

Cosimo Napoli

REGIONAL COUNCILLORS

WARDS 1, 2 and 3

Harpreet Grewal

Dave Sheen

WARDS 4, 5 and 6

Tony Rosa

SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES

ENGLISH SEPARATE

Paula Dametto-Giovannozzi

ENGLISH PUBLIC

Rosey Kaur

Come election day on October 26, 2026, Caledon voters will vote by paper ballot to elect the Mayor of the Town of Caledon, Ward and Regional Councillors, and School Board Trustees to serve during the 2026 to 2030 Council term of office.

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