Frank Cerasa A former mayoral candidate is ending his fight to be restored to the ballot. Frank Cerasa posted on social media that he will not contest the decision to have his nomination rejected and won’t go forward with any sort of legal challenge to try and get back in the race. His nomination was rejected by clerk Kevin Fox shortly after the nominations closed as it was ruled that Cerasa only had 24 valid nominations. Cerasa submitted forms with 25 nominators but the town

The 2026 municipal election is Oct. 26. Polls are open election day from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and polls in Amherstburg will be located at the Libro Centre, North Star High School and the McGregor Columbian Club. Advance polls are open Oct. 7 at the Libro Centre and Oct. 17 at the Libro Centre and Anderdon Public School from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The nomination period is now closed. Here are the candidates who have filed in Amherstburg. They are listed in alphabetical order, based on the

Jen DeLuca A lifelong resident and longtime downtown business owner wants to add councillor to her resumé. Jen DeLuca is running for a councillor’s seat in the Oct. 26 municipal election. She launched her campaign recently with family and friends, noting she is also a teacher. After pointing out her family background, DeLuca said she knows what it is like to be a small business owner in Amherstburg. “I understand what it means when council decisions affect local businesses be