Who is running in Barrie's Ward 10?
Three candidates are running for Ward 10 councillor in Barrie's October 26, 2026 election: William Cadeau, Bryn Hamilton (currently the Ward 10 councillor) and Georgy Kapustin.
Ward 10 voters: your first letter's PIN no longer works — read this
This is the certified ballot. Nominations closed August 21, 2026, and the City Clerk certified the candidates on August 24, 2026. Nobody can now be added; a certified candidate's name stays on the ballot even if they withdraw.
Names and races checked on September 10, 2026 against the City of Barrie — List of Certified Candidates (Form EL07), signed by the City Clerk, dated August 24, 2026 (the City publishes the Clerk's signed list as a PDF on that page). Filing times and campaign contact details are from the City of Barrie — 2026 Election Certified Candidates List, last read September 10, 2026, plus details candidates have sent us directly, marked supplied. Home addresses published by the City are deliberately not reproduced here; see methodology.
Ward 10 councillor 3
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Nomination filed August 21, 2026 at 11:59 a.m.
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Bryn Hamilton Incumbent
Currently councillor for Ward 10, under the previous ward boundaries
Council appointments: Appointed by council for the 2022–2026 term to: the County of Simcoe Human Services Committee; the Physician Recruitment Task Force; and, with every member of council, Barrie Hydro Holdings Inc., the City-owned company that holds its Alectra shares. (City of Barrie By-law 2023-032, as amended, read October 8, 2026.)
Nomination filed May 13, 2026 at 4:46 p.m.
- Campaign site
- votebrynward10@gmail.com
- 705-321-7580
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Nomination filed August 4, 2026 at 4:28 p.m.
- Campaign site
- ward10@georgyk.com
- 705-309-2100
Who can donate, and how much?
Any individual normally resident in Ontario may give a ward councillor candidate up to $1,200, and no more than $5,000 in total to two or more candidates for the same council or school board. Corporations and trade unions cannot give. The candidate's own money, with their spouse's, is capped at $5,000 plus 20 cents per elector in the ward, up to $25,000. Gifts over $100 are named in the candidate's financial statement, filed after the election; the limits in every election since 2003.
Sources: Municipal Elections Act, 1996, S.O. 1996, c. 32, Government of Ontario — e-Laws. Original document. The statute itself. Where this site restates a rule, it cites the Act rather than the Clerk's summary of it. Section 37(1) on acclamations is the clearest case, because it is a duty rather than a decision. Retrieved August 9, 2026. 2026 candidates' guide: Ontario municipal council and school board elections (Campaign), Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Original document. The ministry's 2026 guide: $1,200 per candidate, $5,000 in total to candidates for the same council or board, and no limit on a school board trustee candidate's own money. Retrieved October 8, 2026.
Common questions
Who is running for council in Barrie Ward 10?
3 certified candidates are running in Ward 10: William Cadeau, Bryn Hamilton, Georgy Kapustin. Checked against the City's list on September 10, 2026.
Who is the current Ward 10 councillor?
Bryn Hamilton is the sitting Ward 10 councillor, elected in 2022 under the previous ward boundaries, and has filed to run in 2026. Note that ward boundaries changed for 2026.
When is the 2026 Barrie municipal election?
Election day is Monday, October 26, 2026; internet and telephone voting opens October 16. See every date and deadline.
Who won Barrie Ward 10 in the 2022 election?
Bryn Hamilton won with 1,896 votes in a field of 4. Ward boundaries have since been redrawn, so the 2022 ward is not the same territory. Full 2022 results.
Who is running against Bryn Hamilton in Ward 10?
William Cadeau, Georgy Kapustin — the other 2 certified candidates for Ward 10. Every candidate's record and campaign contact is on this page.
How much can I donate to a Ward 10 council candidate in Barrie?
Up to $1,200 to any one candidate, and no more than $5,000 in total to two or more candidates for the same council or school board. Only individuals normally resident in Ontario may give; corporations and trade unions cannot (Municipal Elections Act, ss. 88.8 and 88.9). The candidate's own money, with their spouse's, is capped at $5,000 plus 20 cents per elector in the ward, up to $25,000. The limits in every Barrie election since 2003.
About Ward 10
Bryn Hamilton represents Ward 10 on the current council, elected in 2022 under the previous ward boundaries. See their record.
Ward 10 is not the same place it was. Barrie's ward boundaries were redrawn for this election, so the results below were produced by a different set of streets than the one voting in 2026. Treat them as background rather than a trend. What changed.
| Year | Candidates | Won by | Share | Margin |
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| 2022 | 4 | Bryn Hamilton | 52.3% | 649 |
| 2018 | 3 | Mike McCann | 69.2% | 1,039 |
| 2014 | 5 | Mike McCann | 46.7% | 597 |
| 2010 | 3 | Alex Nuttall | 82.8% | 2,827 |
| 2006 | 6 | Alex Nuttall | 45.2% | 832 |
| 2003 | 5 | Tom Moore | 47.2% | 329 |
Source: City of Barrie certificates of election results. Full results: every election.
Not sure this is your ward? The boundaries changed for 2026. Look up your address or check the City's ward map.