Donald Blais

Candidate for school board trustee in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Ex-Trustee

School board trustee, elected 2014; holds no seat now

2 times on the record
1 time 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.

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Education

Fournir tous les outils et la formation nécessaires aux membres du personnel pour maintenir un climat sécuritaire dans nos écoles. Créer un sentiment d’appartenance, autant pour les familles, les enfants et les membres du personnel, quels que soient leurs origines, leurs croyances ou leurs orientations.

Source: votedonaldblais.ca, Home page, under 'Une école sécuritaire'. Page. Undated; archived September 11, 2026. Official site
Minimiser les débats à huis clos et maximiser les débats publics.

Source: votedonaldblais.ca, Home page, under 'Transparence'. Page. Undated; archived September 11, 2026. Official site

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Supporter le Comité de l’enfance en difficulté et leur assurer le budget nécessaire pour un fonctionnement efficace.

Source: votedonaldblais.ca, Home page, under 'L’enfance en difficulté'. Page. Undated; archived September 11, 2026. Official site
Priorities include a safe school: Provide all the necessary tools and training to staff members to maintain a safe environment in our schools. Create a sense of belonging for families, children and staff members, regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs or orientations.

Source: As quoted in BarrieToday, MonAvenir candidate running on experience, established connections, August 29, 2026 (paragraph 7). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
Transparency: Minimize closed-door discussions and maximize public debates.

Source: As quoted in BarrieToday, MonAvenir candidate running on experience, established connections, August 29, 2026 (paragraph 8). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
Childhood in difficulty: Support the committee for children in difficulty and provide them with the necessary budget for effective operation.

Source: As quoted in BarrieToday, MonAvenir candidate running on experience, established connections, August 29, 2026 (paragraph 10). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage

General

'I have good relations with provincial and federal politicians ... and very good relations with the director of education, superintendents and staff members,' says Donald Blais

Source: As quoted in BarrieToday, MonAvenir candidate running on experience, established connections, August 29, 2026 (Feed summary (article page not archived)). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage

Not yet checked for this race: social media posts.

Electoral record

Offices held and elections contested by Donald Blais

In office: Trustee Contesting now

When Donald Blais held office (lines, coloured by office) and the elections they contested without winning (dots).

Terms are drawn from election records alone: a line runs from each election to the next one for that office — or ends early where winning a different office ended the term — so a resignation for any other reason would not appear here. Hover or tap any mark for the detail; the table below is the record.

Candidacies on record for Donald Blais, all levels of government
Year	Contest	Votes	Share	Result
2026	Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir	—	—	Contesting now
2014	Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud #64 — Region: Simcoe–Muskoka	879	64.5%	Elected

Sources: City of Barrie certificates of election results.

See all election results for the full documents.

In full

Each contest Donald Blais was part of, with the whole field, because a result only means something next to what it was up against.

2014: Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud #64 — Region: Simcoe–Muskoka

Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud #64 — Region: Simcoe–Muskoka, 2014
Candidate	Votes	Share
Donald Blais Elected	879	64.5%
Kyna Sivret	483	35.5%

Coverage

Reporting that names Donald Blais, from this site's media index, newest first.

The index is not complete; a story missing here may be one it has not reached yet.

August 29, 2026 MonAvenir candidate running on experience, established connections 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
July 17, 2018 See who's in the election race for Barrie and its neighbouring municipalities BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
June 28, 2018 Names begin to stream in as municipal candidates file nomination papers BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
October 28, 2014 School trustee results: BARRIE Simcoe.com
October 20, 2014 ELECTION: School board trustee candidates Simcoe.com
September 12, 2014 Last-minute candidates file for Barrie mayor, councillor races Simcoe.com · By Laurie Watt

2 more stories

September 12, 2014 Lehman faces three challengers in October Simcoe.com
September 12, 2014 Your Barrie Municipal Election Candidates Simcoe.com

Compiled from the public electoral record.

If anything here is wrong, please tell us on the corrections page. Names are linked across elections only where we have confirmed by hand that the records refer to the same person; where we are unsure, they are kept separate.

Common questions

Who is Donald Blais?

Donald Blais is a candidate for school board trustee in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. School board trustee, elected 2014; holds no seat now.

What is Donald Blais 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 Donald Blais an incumbent?

No. Donald Blais does not currently hold the seat being contested; school board trustee, elected 2014; holds no seat now. The sitting members are listed at incumbents.

Has Donald Blais run for office before?

Yes: on a Barrie municipal ballot in 2014. The full record, with votes and results for every race, is below.

How do I contact Donald Blais's campaign?

The campaign published a campaign website, an email address, a phone number 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 Donald Blais?

Voters whose school support is recorded for this board, within the trustee zone shown above. See which trustee race is on your ballot.