2022 Windsor municipal election

2022 Windsor municipal election
October 24, 2022
Turnout31.57% (Decrease 3.64 pp)
 
Nominee Drew Dilkens Chris Holt
Popular vote 26,018 19,177
Percentage 52.51 38.70

Map showing the winning candidate's vote strength in each of the 10 wards and their respective polling districts. The districts shaded in Blue voted a majority for Drew Dilkens, and Yellow voted a majority for Chris Holt. Pie Charts indicate the total vote of all candidates per Ward/polling district.

Mayor before election

Drew Dilkens

Elected mayor

Drew Dilkens

The 2022 Windsor municipal election was held on October 24, 2022, to elect the Mayor of Windsor, Windsor City Council and the Greater Essex County District School Board, Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire catholique Providence and Conseil scolaire Viamonde.

The election was held on the same day as elections in every other municipality in Ontario, as well as the elections in the neighbouring towns in Essex County.

The candidates registered to run for Windsor City Council are as follows:[1]

Mayor

Mayor Drew Dilkens faced six candidates, but his primary challenger was Ward 4 city councillor Chris Holt.[2] This would be the last election contested by local perennial candidate Ernie "The Bacon Man" Lamont, who died from cancer in December 2023.[3] It was his sixth attempt to run for Mayor.

Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Drew Dilkens (X) 26,018 52.51 -6.89
Chris Holt 19,177 38.70 --
Matthew Giancola 2,091 4.22 --
Benjamin Danyluk 875 1.77 --
Ernie "The Baconman" Lamont 684 1.38 -0.75
Aaron Day 511 1.03 --
Louis Vaupotic 194 0.39 --
Total valid votes 49,550 98.95
Total rejected, unmarked and declined votes 528 1.05
Turnout 50,078 31.57 -3.64
Eligible voters 158,604
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. Colours from prior party affiliations may be used as well.
Sources: City of Windsor [4][5]

Ward 1

Results of the election in Ward 1. Polling districts are shaded by which candidate gained the majority of the vote.
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Fred Francis (X) 3,481 55.70 +2.78
Darcie Renaud 2,769 44.30 +11.60
Total valid votes 6,250 98.68
Total rejected, unmarked and declined votes 83 1.32
Turnout 6,333 36.52 -3.74
Eligible voters 17,342
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. Colours from prior party affiliations may be used as well.
Sources: City of Windsor [6][7]
Results of the election in Ward 2. Polling districts are shaded by which candidate gained the majority of the vote.
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Fabio Costante (X) 2,181 73.88 +17.02
Sam Romano 326 11.04 --
Chris Soda 230 7.79 --
Myriam Faraj 215 7.28 --
Total valid votes 2,952 97.67
Total rejected, unmarked and declined votes 69 2.33
Turnout 3,021 20.99 -6.11
Eligible voters 14,391
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. Colours from prior party affiliations may be used as well.
Sources: City of Windsor [8][9]

Ward 3

Results of the election in Ward 3. Polling districts are shaded by which candidate gained the majority of the vote.

Incumbent Councillor Rino Bortolin announced his retirement from City Council in July 2022.

Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Renaldo Agostino 1,075 29.57 --
Brian Yeomans 1,000 27.50 --
Helmi Charif 622 17.11 -1.52
Kennedy Mangera 371 10.20 --
Katherine Cameron 218 6.00 --
Angela Fitzpatrick 144 3.96 --
Nick Kolasky 104 2.86 --
James McCarte 65 1.79 --
Cynthia Van Vrouwerff 37 1.02 --
Total valid votes 3,636 97.15
Total rejected, unmarked and declined votes 107 2.85
Turnout 3,743 25.53 -0.71
Eligible voters 14,664
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. Colours from prior party affiliations may be used as well.
Sources: City of Windsor [10][11]

Ward 4

Results of the election in Ward 4. Polling districts are shaded by which candidate gained the majority of the vote.

Incumbent Councillor Chris Holt stepped down in order to run for Mayor.

Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Mark McKenzie 1,285 22.29 --
Jake Rondot 1,257 21.80 --
Kristen Siapas 1,106 19.18 --
Edy Haddad 737 12.78 --
Matt Marchand 654 11.34 --
John Abati 364 6.31 --
Gregory Heil 249 4.32 --
Patrick Sutherland 114 1.98 --
Total valid votes 5,766 98.53
Total rejected, unmarked and declined votes 86 1.47
Turnout 5,852 31.95 -1.37
Eligible voters 18,318
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. Colours from prior party affiliations may be used as well.
Sources: City of Windsor [12][13]

Ward 5

Results of the election in Ward 5. Polling districts are shaded by which candidate gained the majority of the vote.
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Ed Sleiman (X) 1,949 48.79 -3.93
Ken Acton 1,252 31.34 --
Richard St. Denis 297 7.43 --
Caitlyn Desmarais 217 5.43 --
Alex Didone 190 4.76 --
Currie Soulliere 90 2.25 --
Total valid votes 3,995 98.10
Total rejected, unmarked and declined votes 77 1.90
Turnout 4,072 28.51 -4.08
Eligible voters 14,285
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. Colours from prior party affiliations may be used as well.
Sources: City of Windsor [14][15]

Ward 6

Results of the election in Ward 6. Polling districts are shaded by which candidate gained the majority of the vote.
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Jo-Anne Gignac (X) 3,318 48.21 -2.05
Jeremy Renaud 2,263 32.88 --
Brian McCurdy 623 9.05 --
Beth St. Denis 350 5.09 --
Ashley Lafreniere 221 3.21 --
Dylon Graves 107 1.55 --
Total valid votes 6,882 98.91
Total rejected, unmarked and declined votes 76 1.09
Turnout 6,958 37.29 -5.95
Eligible voters 18,659
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. Colours from prior party affiliations may be used as well.
Sources: City of Windsor [16][17]
Results of the election in Ward 7. Polling districts are shaded by which candidate gained the majority of the vote.
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Angelo Marignani 2,678 36.75 +19.70
Greg Lemay 2,248 30.85 +15.70
Jeewen Gill (X) 1,983 25.98 +6.29
Sydney Brouillard-Coyle 243 3.33 --
Sophia Sevo 225 3.09 --
Total valid votes 7,287 99.22
Total rejected, unmarked and declined votes 58 0.78
Turnout (from 2020 by-election) 7,345 37.17 +9.42
Turnout (from 2018 election) 7,345 37.17 -0.87
Eligible voters 19,760
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. Colours from prior party affiliations may be used as well.
Sources: City of Windsor [18][19]

Ward 8

Results of the election in Ward 8. Polling districts are shaded by which candidate gained the majority of the vote.
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Gary Kaschak (X) 2,059 60.72 +36.74
Gemma Grey-Hall 1,332 39.28 +23.12
Total valid votes 3,391 97.38
Total rejected, unmarked and declined votes 91 2.62
Turnout 3,465 28.37 -4.77
Eligible voters 12,214
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. Colours from prior party affiliations may be used as well.
Sources: City of Windsor [20][21]

Ward 9

Results of the election in Ward 9. Polling districts are shaded by which candidate gained the majority of the vote.
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Kieran McKenzie (X) 3,261 72.39 +8.39
Harinder Cheema 870 19.31 --
Dan Mokrzycki 374 8.30 --
Total valid votes 4,505 98.22
Total rejected, unmarked and declined votes 82 1.78
Turnout 4,587 31.22 -5.50
Eligible voters 14,693
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. Colours from prior party affiliations may be used as well.
Sources: City of Windsor [22][23]

Ward 10

Results of the election in Ward 10. Polling districts are shaded by which candidate gained the majority of the vote.
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Jim Morrison (X) 1,377 29.69 +0.70
Mark Masanovich 1,239 26.71 +8.49
Paul Borrelli 1,075 23.18 -0.98
Wally Chafchak 947 20.42 +18.60
Total valid votes 4,638 98.64
Total rejected, unmarked and declined votes 64 1.36
Turnout 4,702 32.93 -5.94
Eligible voters 14,278
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. Colours from prior party affiliations may be used as well.
Sources: City of Windsor [24][25]

Wards 1, 2, 9

Candidate (vote for 2) Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Linda Qin (X) 4,384 31.41 +9.57
Kim McKinley 4,005 28.70 --
Fazle Baki 2,366 16.95 --
Maria Fernandes 1,968 14.10 --
Malek Mekawi 1,234 8.84 --
Total valid votes - -
Total rejected, unmarked and declined votes - -
Turnout - - --
Eligible voters -
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. Colours from prior party affiliations may be used as well.
Sources:

Wards 3, 4, 10

Candidate (vote for 2) Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Sarah Cipkar (X) 5,597 36.40 +4.87
Christie Nelson 4,243 27.59 --
Margaret Stanley 3,695 24.03 --
Sushil Jain 1,841 11.97 --
Total valid votes - -
Total rejected, unmarked and declined votes - -
Turnout - - --
Eligible voters -
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. Colours from prior party affiliations may be used as well.
Sources:

Wards 5, 6, 7, 8

Candidate (vote for 2) Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Cathy Cooke (X) 8,393 38.66 +5.06
Gale Simko Hatfield (X) 5,348 24.63 +0.52
AnnMarie Simpson 2,586 11.91 --
Stephanie Slipiec 2,402 11.06 --
Claudette Bernier-Schiller 1,848 8.51 --
Genevieve Coritana 1,132 5.21 --
Total valid votes - -
Total rejected, unmarked and declined votes - -
Turnout - - --
Eligible voters -
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. Colours from prior party affiliations may be used as well.
Sources:

Wards 1, 10

Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Fulvio Valentinis (X) 2,723 80.68 +8.22
Sanaa Boales 652 19.32 --
Total valid votes - -
Total rejected, unmarked and declined votes - -
Turnout - - --
Eligible voters -
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. Colours from prior party affiliations may be used as well.
Sources:

Wards 2, 9

Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Joe Iacono 1,121 50.63 --
Shirley-Lyn Watson 1,093 49.37 --
Total valid votes - -
Total rejected, unmarked and declined votes - -
Turnout - - --
Eligible voters -
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. Colours from prior party affiliations may be used as well.
Sources:

Wards 3, 4

Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Bernard Mastromattei (X) 879 50.78 +1.87
Eric Renaud 571 32.99 +5.32
Rabia Kirma 281 16.23 --
Total valid votes - -
Total rejected, unmarked and declined votes - -
Turnout - - --
Eligible voters -
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. Colours from prior party affiliations may be used as well.
Sources:
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Badrieh Kojok 158 34.73 --
Emmanuelle Richez 140 30.77 --
Serge Dignard 88 19.34 --
Owen Herold 69 15.16 -8.88
Total valid votes - -
Total rejected, unmarked and declined votes - -
Turnout - - --
Eligible voters -
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. Colours from prior party affiliations may be used as well.
Sources:

Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence

Wards 2, 3, 4, 5, 10

Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Christine Brooks 307 76.94 --
Stephane Lucky 92 23.06 --
Total valid votes - -
Total rejected, unmarked and declined votes - -
Turnout - - --
Eligible voters -
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. Colours from prior party affiliations may be used as well.
Sources:

References

  1. ↑ "Who is Running?". City of Windsor. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Here's who's running in the municipal election in Windsor". CBC. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Ernie 'The Bacon Man' Lamont has died". CBC News. December 22, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  4. ↑ "2022 municipal election results" (PDF). City of Windsor. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Statement of Ballots Cast Report, Spoiled & Declined". City of Windsor OpenData. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  6. ↑ "2022 municipal election results" (PDF). City of Windsor. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Statement of Ballots Cast Report, Spoiled & Declined". City of Windsor OpenData. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  8. ↑ "2022 municipal election results" (PDF). City of Windsor. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Statement of Ballots Cast Report, Spoiled & Declined". City of Windsor OpenData. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  10. ↑ "2022 municipal election results" (PDF). City of Windsor. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Statement of Ballots Cast Report, Spoiled & Declined". City of Windsor OpenData. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  12. ↑ "2022 municipal election results" (PDF). City of Windsor. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Statement of Ballots Cast Report, Spoiled & Declined". City of Windsor OpenData. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  14. ↑ "2022 municipal election results" (PDF). City of Windsor. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Statement of Ballots Cast Report, Spoiled & Declined". City of Windsor OpenData. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  16. ↑ "2022 municipal election results" (PDF). City of Windsor. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  17. ↑ "Statement of Ballots Cast Report, Spoiled & Declined". City of Windsor OpenData. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  18. ↑ "2022 municipal election results" (PDF). City of Windsor. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Statement of Ballots Cast Report, Spoiled & Declined". City of Windsor OpenData. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  20. ↑ "2022 municipal election results" (PDF). City of Windsor. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  21. ↑ "Statement of Ballots Cast Report, Spoiled & Declined". City of Windsor OpenData. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  22. ↑ "2022 municipal election results" (PDF). City of Windsor. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  23. ↑ "Statement of Ballots Cast Report, Spoiled & Declined". City of Windsor OpenData. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  24. ↑ "2022 municipal election results" (PDF). City of Windsor. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  25. ↑ "Statement of Ballots Cast Report, Spoiled & Declined". City of Windsor OpenData. Retrieved October 24, 2022.