Municipal Election 2022

A city review identified the need for better accessibility training for Thunder Bay poll workers, but otherwise flagged few significant issues for voters with disabilities in the 2022 municipal election.

Turnout in Thunder Bay's recent municipal election fell below 43 per cent, a sharp drop from 2018.

Two new faces join the Lakehead District School Board's eight-member board of trustees after Monday's election, including one newcomer who scored the most votes.

Ken Boshcoff has been elected Thunder Bay's next mayor, defeating a field of challengers that included Peng You, Gary Mack, Clint Harris and Robert Szczepanski.

Incumbents Mark Bentz and Trevor Giertuga retained their seats, while Shelby Ch’ng was successful in her at-large bid after having represented the Northwood ward for the previous two terms.

Incumbent candidates carried an advantage in a handful of Thunder Bay’s seven ward contests.

A ballot error in Shuniah is disrupting the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board trustees election race. Both Thunder Bay and Shuniah declared emergencies under the province’s Municipal Elections Act.

Watch live coverage and follow along with the results in Thunder Bay's 2022 municipal election.

Slower than normal service on the voter's list portal was being addressed by the city's vendor

Candidate wants to ensure students and educators have the resources they need to succeed.