Justin Heran
Candidate for school board trustee in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Ex-Trustee
School board trustee, elected 2006; holds no seat now
- 6 times on the record
- 2 times elected
- 2 by acclamation
Campaign contact
- justinheran@gmail.com
- 705-791-2001
Contact details are from the City's candidates list, except any marked inferred, searched or supplied; hover the mark to see where that detail came from. We do not reproduce the home addresses the City also publishes.
In their own words
Verbatim, attributed, dated. Every passage below is copied exactly from an archived copy of its source — a campaign website, a news article, or the candidate's own social media post — and links to it. Nothing is paraphrased by this site and no for-or-against label is applied: read the words, follow the link. Passages from news coverage say whether they are the candidate quoted, the reporter's reported speech, or the reporter's characterisation.
Compiled in a research batch dated September 11, 2026, reviewed by hand before publication on October 8, 2026. Passages are capped at 60 words and listed newest first. Campaign pages are undated, so only the retrieval date is shown for them, and they sort by it. A candidate with nothing located on an issue is listed as such, with the date their sources were checked; a race is shown only once every candidate in it has been checked. See methodology.
Education
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For this election, I am running to offer a fresh perspective at the board table in a changing time where Catholic education requires strong advocacy, diverse ideas and protecting essential programs. This can all be accomplished by supporting all school staff and students, prioritizing fiscal responsibility, instilling equity and inclusion, and cultivating community collaboration.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Former trustee hopes to bring 'fresh perspective' to board table, September 1, 2026 (paragraph 8). Read September 11, 2026. news
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Student success and learning is achieved when opportunities are readily available, schools are equipped to meet the challenges and demands, and when schools are safe and welcoming to all.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Former trustee hopes to bring 'fresh perspective' to board table, September 1, 2026 (paragraph 9, first sentence). Read September 11, 2026. news
General
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Catholic board candidate Justin Heran says goal is to 'consistently review, revise and report' on all progress while collaborating with others
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Former trustee hopes to bring 'fresh perspective' to board table, September 1, 2026 (Feed summary (article page not archived)). Read September 11, 2026. news
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I will always be accessible to receive constituent feedback and concerns, and I guarantee to respond to all messages within 24 hours.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Former trustee hopes to bring 'fresh perspective' to board table, September 1, 2026 (paragraph 12, first sentence). Read September 11, 2026. news
Not yet checked for this race: social media posts.
Electoral record
In office: Trustee Ran, not elected Applied for appointment, not chosen Contesting now
| Year | Contest | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board — Barrie Wards 1, 2, 3, 5 | — | — | Contesting now |
| 2017 | Ward 6 councillorappointment | no vote held | — | Not appointed |
| 2014 | Ward 4 councillor | 659 | 20.7% | Not elected |
| 2010 | Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board — Area 2 (City of Barrie Wards 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10) recorded as “Justin J. Heran” | 494 | 18.6% | Not elected |
| 2006 | English Language Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board #44 — Area 2 (Wards 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) | Acclaimed | — | Elected by acclamation |
| 2003 | English Language Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board #44 — Area 2 (Wards 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) | Acclaimed | — | Elected by acclamation |
Sources: City of Barrie certificates of election results. See all election results for the full documents.
In full
Each contest Justin Heran was part of, with the whole field, because a result only means something next to what it was up against.
2017: Ward 6 councillor (council appointment)
Council filled this vacancy by appointment. There was no ballot and no vote. The people below applied, and council selected one of them.
| Applicant | Application filed | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Hosick | June 20, 2017 at 1:25 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Brad Thompson | June 20, 2017 at 2:52 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Alma Sanders | June 22, 2017 at 1:15 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Keith Robertson | June 26, 2017 at 9:36 a.m. | Not appointed |
| Tara Wanamaker | June 26, 2017 at 11:35 a.m. | Not appointed |
| Avery Konda | June 26, 2017 at 1:31 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Mary-Florence Bartley | June 27, 2017 at 10:58 a.m. | Not appointed |
| Gary Harvey | June 27, 2017 at 12:10 p.m. | Not appointed |
| John Olthuis | June 27, 2017 at 11:47 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Darren Roskam | June 28, 2017 at 11:25 a.m. | Not appointed |
| Constance Elliott | June 28, 2017 at 1:08 p.m. | Not appointed |
| James Dickie | June 28, 2017 at 1:48 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Steve Trotter Appointed Ex-Ward 7 | June 29, 2017 at 9:10 a.m. | Appointed by council |
| Laurie Watt | June 29, 2017 at 12:56 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Rodney Jackson Ex-Ward 3 | June 30, 2017 at 11:14 a.m. | Not appointed |
| Zachary Gribbons-Shrubsole | June 30, 2017 at 12:38 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Donald Kirkpatrick | June 30, 2017 at 3:12 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Colin Nelthorpe | June 30, 2017 at 3:24 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Sage Hyden | July 4, 2017 at 8:34 a.m. | Not appointed |
| Mike Washburn | July 4, 2017 at 10:32 a.m. | Not appointed |
| Kenneth Lansing | July 4, 2017 at 11:01 a.m. | Not appointed |
| Dave Forfar | July 4, 2017 at 11:25 a.m. | Not appointed |
| Justin Heran Ex-Trustee | July 4, 2017 at 12:27 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Brandon Pitawanakwat | July 4, 2017 at 12:47 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Kevin LePage Ex-Ward 9 | July 4, 2017 at 1:01 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Lynn Strachan Ex-Ward 2 | July 4, 2017 at 2:01 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Brian Jackson Ex-Ward 9 | July 4, 2017 at 2:11 p.m. | Withdrew |
| Carl Hauck | July 4, 2017 at 2:44 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Steve O'Donnell | July 4, 2017 at 2:56 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Sonya Anderson | July 4, 2017 at 3:01 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Ashley Polischuik | July 4, 2017 at 3:09 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Shannon Murree | July 4, 2017 at 3:34 p.m. | Not appointed |
2014: Ward 4 councillor
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Ward Elected Incumbent | 1,420 | 44.5% |
| Caroline Smith | 1,013 | 31.8% |
| Justin Heran Ex-Trustee | 659 | 20.7% |
| Adrian Bowles | 96 | 3.0% |
2010: Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board — Area 2 (City of Barrie Wards 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Maria C. Hardie Elected | 1,514 | 56.9% |
| Justin J. Heran Ex-Trustee | 494 | 18.6% |
| Steve O'Donnell | 348 | 13.1% |
| Robert G. Lemay | 304 | 11.4% |
2006: English Language Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board #44 — Area 2 (Wards 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Heran Elected Incumbent | Acclaimed | — |
2003: English Language Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board #44 — Area 2 (Wards 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Heran Elected | Acclaimed | — |
Expenses
What Justin Heran's disclosed spending went to, from the public record, reclassified into the same spending-type buckets on both sides — see council expenses and campaign finance for how every member and candidate compares.
Compliance & Legal Voter Outreach & Data Conference & Travel Meals & Appreciation Events & Sponsorships Advertising & Media Print & Communications Office & Administration Corporate (phone/tablet) Other / miscellaneous
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 Justin Heran?
Justin Heran is a candidate for school board trustee in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. School board trustee, elected 2006; holds no seat now.
What is Justin Heran 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 Justin Heran an incumbent?
No. Justin Heran does not currently hold the seat being contested; school board trustee, elected 2006; holds no seat now. The sitting members are listed at incumbents.
Has Justin Heran run for office before?
Yes: on a Barrie municipal ballot in 2003, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2017. The full record, with votes and results for every race, is below.
How do I contact Justin Heran's campaign?
The campaign published 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 Justin Heran?
Voters whose school support is recorded for this board, within the trustee zone shown above. See which trustee race is on your ballot.