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Village Update
After reviewing the ballots, tally sheets and ballot account reconciliation sheets yesterday, Chief Election Officer Shannon Story has declared the following official election results for the Village of Lytton 2026 general local election:
- Declaration of official election results - Mayor
- Declaration of official election results - Councillor
- Determination of official election results - Mayor
- Determination of official election results - Councillor
There is a tie for the position of Mayor between Denise O’Connor and Jennifer Thoss. Each received 45 votes.
Next steps
According to the Village of Lytton Elections Procedure Bylaw No. 708, 2022 and the Local Government Act, in the event of a tie vote, the Village will refer the election to a judicial recount. If the judge confirms a tie, it will be resolved by conducting a lot.
The Chief Election Officer is applying to the Provincial Court for a judicial recount. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 26, 2026.
The Local Government Act requires that a judicial recount is completed within 10 to 13 days after General Voting Day. This means that it must be completed before midnight on Friday, October 30, 2026.