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

Wes Ewer Wes Ewer says he has been involved in the community for a long time and wants to now become a town councillor. Ewer is running for council in the Oct. 26 municipal election, believing the community can move forward if it works together. Noting his background on town committees and local sports teams and organizations, Ewer believes teamwork is what is needed going forward. Ewer believes people have to listen to each other, understand different perspectives and find a