Jeff Fawcett has been re-elected as Brandon’s mayor.
Fawcett, who has served as Brandon Mayor since 2022, held a roughly 12-18 per cent lead most of the night over challenger Len Isleifson as all 100 per cent of the polls have been reported.
For his platform, he has emphasized the need to address Brandon’s infrastructure and utility needs while managing the city’s finances.
Fawcett has defended property tax increases to help cover budget shortfalls and maintain core services. Fawcett also supports pursuing federal and provincial funding for major municipal projects.
He has expressed openness to smaller data centres if they bring economic benefits and manageable utility demands. His platform also focuses on sustainable growth and community engagement.
This race had been Isleifson’s first in municipal politics, as he served as MLA of Brandon East from 2016 to 2023.
Mayor:
28/28 polls
Jeff Fawcett (Incumbent): 5,752
Len Isleifson: 4,845
Ward 1:
Ron Shaluk has taken down current Ward 1 councillor Heather Karrouze. Shaluk wants to expand housing options, keep development charges competitive and revitalize downtown Brandon through a self-funded model. He also hopes to promote local attractions, including the Peter Sawatzky Sculpture Park.
10/10 polls
Ron Shaluk: 688
Heather Karrouze (Incumbent): 639
Ward 2:
Deveryn Ross is the new councillor of Ward 2. Deveryn Ross says improving public safety is key to revitalizing Brandon’s downtown. He also supports expanded infrastructure, balanced development and housing solutions across the city. Ross has called for responsible council governance and economic growth to attract more high-paying jobs.
13/13 polls
Deveryn Ross: 309
Buchi Onuke: 107
Sunday Frangi: 82
Sonikile Tembo: 232
Ward 3:
Craig Shanks will slide into the role of Ward 3 councillor. Shanks wants the city to build financial reserves for emergencies and unexpected repairs. He supports saving for major infrastructure projects to reduce debt and prioritize street repairs, sewers and buses. He also wants greater transparency and accountability in city budgeting and long-term planning.
11/11 polls
Enver Naidoo: 143
Quentin Derhak: 302
Craig Shanks: 568
Kevin Chambers: 317
Ward 4:
Shaun Cameron has been re-elected as Ward 4 councillor, securing his third term. Cameron has said he will focus on improving city lighting and continuing to listen to community concerns.
11/11 Polls
Shaun Cameron: 1,058
James Epp: 115
Ward 5:
Greg Hildebrand re-elected as the councillor of Ward 5. Hildebrand’s platform focused on community safety, planning vs. reacting and infrastructure.
12/12 polls
Greg Hildebrand (Incumbent): 766
Bhavesh Patel 249
Ward 6:
Bruce Luebke is returning to council as Ward 6 councillor for a third time after he won without any opponent. Luebke’s platform included zoning changes to allow multi-unit housing in existing neighbourhoods and using federal funding to encourage downtown and affordable housing development. He also wants surplus city land dedicated to affordable and supportive housing.
Ward 7:
Shawn Berry is returning to council for Ward 7. Berry supports recreational projects, including the Canada Packers Sports Complex and a replacement outdoor pool. He also pledged to push for greater transparency and fewer unnecessary closed-door council meetings.
11/11 polls
Shawn Berry (Incumbent): 970
Quentin Robinson: 485
Ward 8:
Jason Splett will remain as the Ward 8 Councillor for Brandon. He says the city needs to plan for growth over the next 10 to 20 years. He supports a diverse housing supply that meets the needs of different income levels and stages of life, rather than focusing solely on single-family homes.
11/11 polls
Jason Splett (Incumbent): 618
Dhara Patel: 94
Ketan Patel: 202
Ward 9:
11/11 polls
In one of the tightest battles throughout the night, Norah Woychyshyn has emerged as the new councillor for Ward 9. She supports expanding housing development across Brandon, including downtown. She wants to improve downtown safety so residents feel more comfortable visiting local businesses and events. She also supports greater transparency in city council decision-making.
Keith Waterfield: 219
Scott Pedlow: 263
Norah Woychyshyn: 281
Ward 10:
Pattison Media is declaring Tyson Tame re-elected for Ward 10. Tame has served as a council member since 2022. For his platform, Tame said he will focus on improved pathway lighting and maintaining Brandon’s ward system. He has also advocated for downtown revitalization and civil election campaigns.
11/14 polls reporting
Mitesh Patel: 326
Tyson Tame (Incumbent): 715
School Board Trustees:
Ward 1:
28/28 polls
Eight trustees have been elected to lead Brandon School Division’s board for the next term. Current board chair Linda Ross and vice-chair Duncan Ross received the highest vote totals.
Linda Ross: 5,960
Duncan Ross: 5,197
Kirk Carr: 5,156
Kim Fallis: 5,088
Shawna Mozdzen: 4,843
Jim McCrae: 4,344
Brad Rusnak: 3,732
Bill Hogan: 3,528
Jay Mahida: 2,572
Hosteen Bungon: 1,861
Rural:
Lorraine McConnell (Acclaimed).
