Denise Ketching
Candidate for school board trustee in the 2026 Barrie municipal election.
- 1 time on the record
- 0 times elected
Campaign contact
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In their own words
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Compiled in a research batch dated October 15, 2026, reviewed by hand before publication on October 15, 2026.
Education
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'I believe every child deserves to feel seen, supported, safe and valued at school,' says Denise Ketching, public school board candidate in wards 7, 8, 9 and 10
Source: As quoted in BarrieToday, Barrie trustee candidate looks to bring 'open perspective' to the job, August 26, 2026 (Feed summary (article page not archived)). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
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I want to advocate for earlier identification and support for students who need additional help, including those with learning differences, while making sure vulnerable children are not overlooked.
Source: As quoted in BarrieToday, Barrie trustee candidate looks to bring 'open perspective' to the job, August 26, 2026 (paragraph 7, second sentence). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
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Schools should also be safe and respectful places, where bullying, violence, drugs, vaping and harassment are taken seriously, and where every child feels welcome and accepted.
Source: As quoted in BarrieToday, Barrie trustee candidate looks to bring 'open perspective' to the job, August 26, 2026 (paragraph 9). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
Not yet checked for this race: social media posts.
Electoral record
Denise Ketching has not appeared on a Barrie ballot at any level before 2026, on the records we hold. Municipal records begin in 2003.
Coverage
Reporting that names Denise Ketching, from this site's media index, newest first.
- August 26, 2026 Barrie trustee candidate looks to bring 'open perspective' to the job BarrieToday
- August 21, 2026 Four-person race for Barrie mayor shaping up for October's city election BarrieToday
- August 4, 2026 Municipal Election 2026: Here’s the unofficial list of candidates for school board trustee positions in Simcoe County Simcoe.com
Compiled from the public electoral record.
Common questions
Who is Denise Ketching?
Denise Ketching is a candidate for school board trustee in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. This is their first Barrie municipal candidacy in the records this site holds, which run from 2003.
What is Denise Ketching running for in Barrie?
School board trustee, on the ballot in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Election day is October 26, 2026; internet and telephone voting opens October 16. See everyone running in this race.
Is Denise Ketching an incumbent?
No. Denise Ketching does not currently hold the seat being contested. The sitting members are listed at incumbents.
Has Denise Ketching run for office before?
Not in the records this site holds, which cover every Barrie municipal election since 2003 and federal and provincial races for Barrie-area ridings.
How do I contact Denise Ketching's campaign?
The campaign published an email address on the City of Barrie's certified candidates list; they are shown under campaign contact above. This site does not reproduce home addresses.
Who can vote for Denise Ketching?
Voters whose school support is recorded for this board, within the trustee zone shown above. See which trustee race is on your ballot.